IBM - 32R1820 - Brocade 20-Port FC Switch Module

The IBM 32R1820 (Brocade 20-Port FC Switch Module) is a Fibre Channel switching module designed to add SAN connectivity inside supported IBM blade and chassis-based infrastructures. With 20 Fibre Channel ports, it provides the port density needed for connecting blade servers to shared storage, supporting common SAN practices such as zoning and fabric segmentation for controlled access and simplified administration.

This module is a practical choice for maintaining or expanding existing IBM environments without redesigning your SAN. It integrates into compatible IBM chassis to keep cabling and management consolidated, and it pairs naturally with optics and infrastructure components such as TRANSCEIVER options for Fibre Channel links. For broader platform sourcing, you can also browse related refurbished IBM hardware for consistent lifecycle management.

Key Features

Key technical characteristics of the IBM 32R1820 Brocade 20-Port FC Switch Module for SAN deployments:

• 20 Fibre Channel switch ports to connect multiple blade servers and storage endpoints within a consolidated SAN fabric.
• IBM chassis switch-module form factor to install directly in supported IBM blade/chassis enclosures for space-efficient SAN expansion.
• Compatibility with IBM BladeCenter family switch bays (for example BladeCenter H and BladeCenter HT) to support legacy and mixed blade deployments.
• Fabric services such as zoning support to control initiator/target access and reduce operational risk in shared storage environments.
• Enterprise switch management and monitoring capabilities to help administrators maintain visibility and troubleshoot SAN connectivity.
• Designed for 24/7 datacenter operation to support continuous access to shared storage and clustered workloads.
• Modular SAN expansion approach to scale port count within the chassis without adding a separate external rack switch.
• Brocade-based FC switching architecture to align with common SAN operational practices and tooling in many IBM blade estates.

Refurbished Quality and Warranty

This unit is refurbished hardware, cleaned and tested by technicians before entering stock to help reduce the risk of hardware defects. Refurbished SAN modules are a cost-effective way to extend the lifecycle of installed IBM chassis and storage networks while also reducing electronic waste.

Direct Hardware Supply includes a one-year warranty from the date of purchase (batteries, tape drives, and tape libraries include a three-month warranty). Extended warranty options are available on request, and we ship worldwide from Denmark. To complete your chassis build-out, consider complementary components such as NETWORK MODULE and NETWORK ADAPTER options for end-to-end connectivity planning.