Manufacturer | CISCO |
Model | SAN24C-7 |
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) | 00NR227 |
Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Weight | 8.5 Kg |
Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies |
Power Consumption | 72 Watts (typical), 100 Watts (maximum) |
Scalability | Scalable from 8 to 24 ports |
CISCO IBM SAN24C-7 64G FC Switch w/ 8 Ports + 8x32G Optics



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- Delivers immediate high-performance connectivity with 8 active ports and included optics
- Compact 1RU size maximizes rack space and streamlines deployment in dense environments
- Built-in advanced security features ensure long-term reliability and compliance for enterprise use
Product Overview
The CISCO IBM SAN24C-7 64G Fibre Channel Switch is a high-performance fabric switch designed for enterprise storage environments. It supports 64 Gbps data transfer with 8 active ports and 8 x 32G optics, delivering strong performance out-of-the-box. With 28-port scalability and a 1RU form factor, it's ideal for space-constrained data centers needing reliable Fibre Channel switching.
Integrated technologies like secure-boot and anti-counterfeiting bolster security, while TAA compliance makes it suitable for regulated industries. Its Mexico-based manufacturing supports global supply chain needs. The SAN24C-7 is optimal for Tier-1 storage, virtualization, and data center consolidation with high ROI potential.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Standards | FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A |
Safety Certifications | UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1 |
Environmental Standards | WEEE, REACH |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot | Yes |
Anti-Counterfeiting Technology | Yes |
Access Control | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) |
AAA Support | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Encryption Support | In-flight encryption (optional upgrade) |
Syslog/Event Logging | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 28 |
Base Ports Included | 8 active ports |
Port Expansion Capability | Up to 24 64-Gbps Fibre Channel ports |
SFP+ Transceivers Included | 8 x 32G optics included |
Data Transfer Rate per Port | Up to 64 Gbps |
Port Type | SFP28/SFP+ (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) |
Data Link Protocol | Fibre Channel |
Interface Bus | Fibre Channel 64/32/16/8-Gbps auto-negotiation |
Backplane Speed | 1536 Gbps aggregate bandwidth |
Latency | <700 nanoseconds port-to-port |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.299 Inch |
Depth | 18 Inch |
Height | 1.72 Inch |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Acoustic Noise | 65 dB typical |
Cooling | Front-to-rear airflow with variable speed fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
CLI Support | Yes |
Web-Based Management | Yes (via DCNM) |
Licensing Model | Port activation licensing (pay-as-you-grow) |
Telemetry Support | Yes (real-time analytics) |