We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
IBM BladeCenter switch module, silver rectangular blade, front port array

IBM

IBM 32R1891 Bladecenter Switch Module

SKU CH-9PAE-2V9W9

BladeCenter switch module installs in the chassis to provide network connectivity

  • Designed for IBM BladeCenter chassis integration
  • Lightweight 5.1 unit simplifies rack installation
  • Compact 1×1 form factor saves slot space
  • Part 32R1891 ensures exact replacement compatibility

Bladecenter Switch Module

The IBM 32R1891 is a switch module designed for Bladecenter chassis. It provides wired networking connectivity for blade servers installed in compatible enclosures. This component suits administrators expanding or maintaining existing Bladecenter infrastructure.

Thermals noise and power

The unit weighs 5.1 units and measures one by one by one in its given dimensions. As a module it relies on the chassis fans and power supply for cooling and electrical delivery. No independent thermal or acoustic specifications are provided for standalone operation.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Switch Modules, Transceivers & Add-Ons, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $62.99
Typical for this category: the median of 1,517 items is $68.99.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIBM

Questions about this item

How is the IBM 32R1891 Bladecenter Switch Module installed in the chassis?

Slide the module into an empty switch bay until the latch clicks, then secure the captive screw; the step often missed is tightening that screw to lock the module in place.

What maintenance will the IBM 32R1891 Bladecenter Switch Module need later?

Periodically clean the front air vents with compressed air to prevent dust buildup; no user-serviceable parts inside, so replacement means swapping the entire module.

More in Switch Modules, Transceivers & Add-Ons

Similar items