Product Type | Fibre Channel Fabric Switch |
Model | SAN96C-6 |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Weight | 23.38 lbs (10.6 kg) |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC |
Power Supply | 600W Redundant Hot-Swappable |
Included Optics | 96 x 32G SFP+ Fibre Channel Transceivers |
Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps per port |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Network Device Type | Switch |
Switch Fabric Bandwidth | 6.4 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 4.8 billion packets per second |
Cisco IBM SAN96C-6 96-Port 32G FC Fabric Switch with 96 Optics

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- Ideal for enterprise SAN environments requiring high port density and throughput
- Fully TAA-compliant and manufactured in Mexico, suitable for government and compliance-sensitive deployments
- Robust remote management and security protocols enhance secure, scalable operations
Product Overview
The Cisco IBM SAN96C-6 is a high-density 96-port Fibre Channel switch with 96 included 32G optics, engineered for enterprise SAN deployments. With a 32 Gbps data rate per port and next-generation ASIC performance, it delivers advanced switching capabilities in a space-saving 1RU form factor. The switch supports SSH, SNMPv3, and HTTPS remote management as well as RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication. It includes dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, USB, and Fibre Channel interfaces, operates at 0–40°C, and uses a 600W power supply. As a TAA-compliant solution manufactured in Mexico, it's ideal for regulated industries and mission-critical environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CSA, CE Marking, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, VCCI |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithms | AES-GCM-256 |
Authentication Support | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
Secure Boot and Signed Images | Yes |
FIPS Compliance | FIPS 140-2 validated modules |
Traffic Isolation | Zoning and VSAN support |
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 100 |
Fibre Channel Ports | 96 x 32G SFP+ |
Ethernet Management Ports | 2 x 10/100/1000BASE-T |
Console Port | 1 x RS-232 (RJ-45) |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel |
Status Indicators | Port status LEDs, system status LED |
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 (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 |
Storage Humidity Range | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cooling Type | Fan module (front-to-back or back-to-front airflow) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
Remote Management Protocols | SSH, SNMPv3, HTTPS |
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Licensing Model | Port activation license required for more than base licenses |
Cloud Monitoring Support | Via DCNM and Cisco SAN Insights |