Manufacturer | CISCO |
Product Name | IBM SAN16C-R 32G Extension Switch Exhaust FRU |
Manufacturer Part Number | 03FR028 |
Type | Switch |
Model | SAN16C-R |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Weight | 9.8 Kg |
Power Supply Type | Hot-swappable redundant power supplies |
Installed Power Supply Qty | 2 |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
CISCO IBM SAN16C-R 32G Extension Switch Exhaust FRU

Key Benefits

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- Delivers reliable high-speed Fibre Channel and Ethernet connectivity at 32 Gbps for enterprise storage networks
- Enhanced security and remote manageability with multi-protocol support and hardware-based encryption
- Designed for data center environments with compact 1RU form factor, dual power supplies, and TAA compliance
Product Overview
The CISCO IBM SAN16C-R 32G Extension Switch - Exhaust FRU is an enterprise-grade networking solution tailored for high-performance storage networks. Featuring a compact 1RU form factor, this switch integrates both Fibre Channel and Ethernet interfaces, offering flexible deployment. With a 32 Gbps transfer rate and Gigabit Ethernet protocol support, it’s ideal for SAN extension and inter-VSAN routing.
Security and manageability are at the forefront with AES encryption, RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication, and remote protocols including SSH, SNMPv3, HTTP, and HTTPS. Dual power supplies and robust temperature tolerance ensure continuous operation in demanding environments. Certified for TAA compliance and equipped with flexible service plans, this switch delivers high availability and operational efficiency for enterprise data centers.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CSA, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A, VCCI Class A |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithm | AES |
Authentication Methods | RADIUS and TACACS+ |
Content Security | Control-plane and data-plane security policies |
Routing Protocol Support | IPv6, IVR (Inter-VSAN Routing) |
Interfaces
Primary Interfaces | Fibre Channel, Ethernet, RS-232, USB |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps |
Fibre Channel Ports | 16 x 32 Gbps Fibre Channel |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Console Ports | 1 x RS-232 |
Expansion Slots | 2 x expansion modules (for WAN/FC interfaces) |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 Inch |
Depth | 20.11 Inch |
Height | 1.72 Inch |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 0 Celsius |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 40 Celsius |
Minimum Storage Temperature | -40 Celsius |
Maximum Storage Temperature | 70 Celsius |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Relative Humidity (Storage) | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, Device Manager GUI, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
Remote Management Protocols | SSH, SNMPv3, HTTP, HTTPS |
Included Licensing | Base license; advanced feature licenses sold separately |