IBM 3593 – Flex System Fabric EN4093 10Gb Scalable Switch

Detailed Description:

The IBM Flex System Fabric EN4093 10Gb Scalable Switch is a high-performance, scalable switch designed for the IBM Flex System enterprise chassis. This switch offers a flexible, scalable, and easy-to-use solution to manage the networking requirements of virtualized and cloud environments. It provides 28 internal and 10 external 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports, offering substantial bandwidth for high-speed data transfers and efficient network traffic handling. The EN4093 switch supports both Ethernet and Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE), making it capable of handling FCoE traffic, which enables the integration of LAN and SAN functions over a common infrastructure, thus reducing complexity and costs. The switch’s scalability feature allows it to meet the requirements of both small business environments and large enterprise data centers. It supports features like Virtual Fabric, which enables partitioning of physical network connections into multiple virtual links, providing flexibility and efficiency in bandwidth management. Additionally, the switch includes capabilities like Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization, ensuring critical applications receive the bandwidth they require. The EN4093 is designed for ease of use, with simplified deployment and management features that reduce the time and effort required to administer the network. Overall, the IBM Flex System Fabric EN4093 10Gb Scalable Switch is a powerful and versatile networking solution that supports the growth and flexibility needs of modern data centers.