The Lenovo Flex System FC5022 SAN Scalable Switch delivers unmatched performance and scalability built on Brocade Gen5 Fibre Channel (FC) technology, purpose-built for the storage connectivity required for business critical applications. Brocade Gen 5 FC operates at 16Gb, 8Gb, and 4Gb link speeds while providing optimized, automated and integrated SAN capabilities to simplify setup, management and problem resolution.
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The Flex System FC5022 SAN Scalable Switch reduces total cost of ownership and has the ports, performance, and advanced features to sustain the Flex System for the life of the chassis. 16Gb connections save cost and complexity versus 8Gb alternatives by dramatically reducing the number of ports, SFPs, and cables required in multi-chassis configurations. FOD ports-on-demand reduce the initial purchase cost and allow for pay as you grow investment. The long term Brocade technology FC5022 roadmap gives customers a secure, stable IT infrastruc- ture into the future. And the switch interoperates with multiple vendors’ Fibre Channel storage arrays and switches, supporting clients as they add and adjust storage capacity.
FC Port Scalability |
Dynamic Ports On Demand allows efficient implementation of additional ports. Order via Lenovo FOD licenses (88Y6382)
12-port upgrade for the FC5022 12-port model (Upgrade 1), and (88Y6386) for additional 24 ports on any model (Upgrade 2) |
Maximum FC Ports | 48 total physical ports: 28 internal, 20 external; 48 virtual channels per port |
Warranty | FC5022 Switch assumes Flex System chassis base warranty and any ServicePac upgrade. |
Optical Media Supported |
16/8/4Gbps and 8/4/2Gbps Fibre Channel LC-style pluggable (SFP+) SWL (850 nm); data rate auto-sensing; hot pluggable;
end-to-end optics and link validation
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Chassis Connectivity | Up to four switches per chassis |
Part Code:
FC5022