Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Model | SAN48C-6 |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Included Optics | 24 x 32G SFP+ |
Total Port Count | 48 (Fibre Channel) + 4 (Ethernet/management) |
Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps per port |
Power Supply Type | Hot-swappable, redundant |
Power Consumption | 650 W (maximum) |
Power Requirements | 100–240 VAC |
Management Features | CLI, SNMP, SSH, HTTP(S), Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
IBM SAN48C-6 32G FC Switch with 24 Optics, 48-Port, 1RU



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- Optimized for SAN consolidation to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Includes 24 optics, providing immediate 32G connectivity with no additional configuration
- Compact 1RU design saves rack space while delivering high port density
Product Overview
The IBM SAN48C-6 is a 48-port, 32G Fibre Channel switch in a compact 1RU form factor, ideal for dense SAN environments. It includes 24 pre-installed 32G optics and delivers 32 Gbps data transfer. Interface options span Fibre Channel, RJ-45, RS-232, and USB, with SNMP support for efficient remote management. Compatible with voltage ranges of 100–240 VAC via a 650W power supply, it's TAA-compliant and designed for operation in varied environmental conditions, making it a robust solution for enterprise data centers.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, DCNM |
Cloud Monitoring Support | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
License Model | Base license included; additional licenses required for advanced features |
Management Protocols | SNMP v1/v2/v3, Telnet, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 in (439.4 mm) |
Depth | 22.3 in (566.4 mm) |
Height | 1.72 in (43.7 mm) |
Weight | Approximately 18.0 lbs (8.2 kg) |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Acoustic Noise Level | 65 dBA at 23°C |
Interfaces
Fibre Channel Ports | 48 x 32-Gbps SFP+ ports |
Management Interfaces | 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1 x RS-232 console port |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Supported SFP Modules | SFP-32G-SW, SFP-32G-LW and compatible Cisco optics |
Data Link Protocols | Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet (for management) |
Advanced Security Features
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP |
Access Control | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) |
Security Protocols | Secure Boot, SFTP, SNMPv3, SSHv2 |
Port Security | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | RoHS, NEBS Level 3, UL, CE, FCC Class A, ICES-003 |
Environmental Standards | RoHS, WEEE |