IBM - 32R1819 - IBM BROCADE SAN SWITCH 10P 4Gbs

IBM 32R1819 Brocade SAN Switch 10P 4Gb/s

The IBM 32R1819 is a Brocade-based Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for stable storage fabric connectivity in data centers and enterprise server rooms. This model provides a 10-port (10P) configuration with 4Gb/s Fibre Channel performance, making it a practical choice for expanding or maintaining existing SAN environments where predictable FC connectivity and zoning are required.

It is commonly deployed to interconnect servers and storage arrays in a dedicated SAN, supporting structured fabric design and operational controls such as zoning and fabric services typical for this class of switch. For end-to-end SAN builds, it is often paired with host connectivity components such as HBA and optical connectivity options from the TRANSCEIVER category.

As part of IBM storage networking ecosystems, this switch is typically compatible with IBM System Storage / SAN infrastructure and is frequently seen in environments using IBM BladeCenter and IBM System x families that require Fibre Channel SAN access. It can also be used in mixed-vendor FC fabrics where Brocade interoperability is required, depending on your existing fabric standards and configuration.

Key Features

Key technical characteristics and deployment-oriented benefits of the IBM 32R1819:

• 10-port (10P) Fibre Channel switch configuration to connect multiple SAN endpoints in compact fabrics.
• 4Gb/s Fibre Channel capability to support consistent block-storage access for legacy and compatible FC infrastructures.
• Fabric services and zoning support to segment storage traffic and control initiator-to-target access.
• Enterprise switch architecture to help maintain reliable 24/7 SAN operation in production environments.
• Designed for IBM storage networking deployments to integrate into IBM System Storage and related SAN topologies.
• Suitable for IBM BladeCenter and IBM System x SAN connectivity use cases to provide shared storage access across server pools.
• Standards-based Fibre Channel interoperability to support integration into existing Brocade-oriented fabrics.
• Management and monitoring capabilities typical for Brocade SAN switches to assist with administration and troubleshooting.

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 switching is a practical way to extend the lifecycle of established Fibre Channel environments, maintain spare capacity, and reduce electronic waste while controlling budgets compared to buying new.

All refurbished hardware from 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. For SAN expansion and integration, you can also source related IBM connectivity components such as NETWORK MODULE to align switch infrastructure with your broader platform requirements.