Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Model | SAN48C-6 |
Manufacturer Part Number | 02JD728 |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Weight | Approximately 28.5 lbs (12.93 kg) |
Power Supply Type | Internal Hot-Swappable Power Supplies |
Power Consumption (Max) | 650 Watts |
Power Supply Voltage | 100 to 240 VAC |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Status Indicators | LED Indicators |
Product Family | Cisco MDS 9000 Series |
Data Link Protocol | Fibre Channel |
Cisco IBM SAN48C-6 32G 48-Port FC Fabric Switch with 48 Optics



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- Equipped with 48x 32Gbps FC ports and optics, it provides high bandwidth for demanding SAN environments
- Designed for SAN consolidation, lowering total cost of ownership while maximizing efficiency
- Meets TAA compliance requirements, making it suitable for government and regulated sector procurement
Product Overview
The Cisco IBM SAN48C-6 is a 48-port Fibre Channel switch designed for high-performance SAN environments. With 32 Gbps per port and integrated 32G optics, it ensures rapid and reliable data flow. The 1RU form factor, versatile connectivity including Fibre Channel, RJ-45, RS-232, and USB, and SNMP remote management make it ideal for tight IT infrastructures. Operating within a temperature range of 0–40°C and storing safely from -40–70°C, it is robust and deployment-ready. TAA compliance and 650W power support round out its enterprise-grade feature set, designed for cost-effective SAN consolidation.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support | No |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CSA, CE Marking, FCC Class A, ICES, VCCI, RoHS |
Safety Standards | IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1 |
EMI Standards | EN55022 Class A, EN55024 |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) |
AAA Support | TACACS+, RADIUS, LDAP |
Security Protocols | SSH, SNMPv3, HTTPS |
Zoning Capabilities | Hardware-enforced zoning |
Fabric Binding | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 52 |
Fibre Channel Ports | 48 x 32 Gbps SFP+ |
Management Ports | 1 x 100/1000 Ethernet RJ-45, 1 x RS-232 (RJ-45 console), 1 x USB |
Interface Types | Fibre Channel, RJ-45, RS-232, USB |
Data Transfer Rates | 32 Gbps per port |
Optics Included | 48 x 32G SFP+ Transceivers |
Expansion Slots | 4 x SFP+ expansion slots |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 inches (439.42 mm) |
Depth | 22.3 inches (566.42 mm) |
Height | 1.72 inches (43.7 mm) |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 40°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 70°C |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 85% non-condensing |
Relative Humidity (Storage) | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow; redundant fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | SNMP, CLI, Cisco DCNM (Data Center Network Manager) |
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP v1/v2/v3, Telnet, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS |
Licensing Model | Port-based license; includes base license for all ports |
Included Software | Cisco MDS NX-OS with base features |
Cloud Monitoring Support | Support via Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |