IBM® 2498-B24 SAN Switch

IBM® 2498-B24 SAN Switch




Status: Supported by TeamKCI

The IBM® 2498-B24 SAN Appliance has reached EOSL on July 31, 2023 – Don’t Let Your IBM® 2498-B24 SAN Equipment Go Unsupported!

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TeamKCI has extensive hands on experience with IBM® 2498-B24 switches and continues to maintain and repair them. We can also supply additional and replacement units.

TeamKCI Benefits

Overview

Let TeamKCI help you design the most cost-effective IBM® Storage Area Network Solution.

The IBM® 2498-B24, also known as the IBM® SAN24B-4, provides an affordable, flexible foundation for entry-level SANs, and an edge switch for core-to-edge SAN Environments. The IBM® 2498-B24 delivers up to 24 ports of 8 Gbps performance in an energy-efficient, optimized 1U form factor to support the most demanding server and virtual server deployments.

Used & Refurbished IBM® Options

Support – TeamKCI is the leading maintenance provider of IBM® legacy hardware, offering premier support with four attractive SLAs: 24 x 7 x 4hour onsite response; 11 x 5 x 4hour onsite response time 24 x 7 NBD response; 9 x 5 NBD response. Round-the-clock tech support is standard with each SLA. We guaranty you will speak to a qualified engineer within 15 minutes of placing a service call any time of day or night. We support call home and dial-in features. And, will even store spare parts on your premises at no additional cost. You won’t find better third-party IBM® support anywhere.

Hardware – TeamKCI sells pre-owned tested and guaranteed IBM® switches, directors, remote switches and routers at huge savings over the manufacturer’s list price. All pre-owned IBM® hardware is meticulously tested, and burned in for 24 hours. Checkout TeamKCI prices. TeamKCI is the financial alternative option that will maximize your IT dollar. Coupled with our 90-day replacement warranty.

Warranty & Support – TeamKCI offers a 90-day warranty and 9-5 technical support on all refurbished IBM® 2498-B24 switches and all other pre-owned refurbished IBM® SAN equipment we sell.  Extended warranties and 24x7x4 onsite support are also available for an additional charge.  Learn more.

How to Get Started?
For more information on a IBM® 2498-B24 or any other IBM® product simply complete the TeamKCI Quick Quote form on this page or call TeamKCI at 201-934-6500 Ext. 11 for immediate assistance.

TechSpecs

Technical Specifications

 Maximum Ports:  24
 Minimum Ports:  8
  Port Speed:  1/2 Gbps
 Upgrade:  1,2,4 and 8 Gbit/sec port speeds (Auto-Sensing)
 Redundant Power:  Yes
  Rail Kit:  Yes

Maintenance

TeamKCI maintenance services offer:

  • Spare parts stored on premises to facilitate rapid repairs and ensure that most problems can be handled with a single maintenance call.
  • A 24 x 7 response capability that allows our customers to speak with a product specialist within thirty minutes of placing a call any time of day or night.
  • On site response time of four hours or less.
  • Our pledge to only use tested OEM parts.
  • Prices that are at a minimum 50% less than the OEM’s list price.
  • Our promise to maintain your legacy equipment for as long as you choose to use it. TeamKCI has no End-of-Life or End-of-Support dates. We have never dropped service on any product we accepted for maintenance until our very last customer had stopped using it.
  • A lifetime rate guarantee never to escalate your initial rate.
  • Operational software support for all software and firmware you are using at its current EC level.

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