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CISCO IBM SAN96C-7 64G 96-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: 00NR252
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  • 96 active SFP56 Fibre Channel ports supporting 64 Gbps line rate
  • Modular 2RU chassis with hot-swappable power supplies, fan trays, and port cards
  • 6.4 Tbps aggregate throughput and 6 Tbps switching bandwidth
  • Advanced security: hardware zoning, secure access (SSH, HTTPS, SNMPv3), and RADIUS/TACACS+ support
  • Cisco NX-OS CLI and DCNM management with SNMPv1/v2/v3, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS
  • Environmental certifications including RoHS, ENERGY STAR qualified, and TAA compliance

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Key Benefits

Eye-Insights
  • Offers superior 64Gbps line-rate performance on all 96 active ports, maximizing SAN throughput
  • Redundant, modular design ensures enterprise-grade resiliency and uptime in mission-critical installations
  • Integrated with Cisco’s proven NX-OS and feature-rich software including VSAN, PortChannel, and IVR for robust network management

Product Overview

The CISCO IBM SAN96C-7 is a high-density, 2RU Fibre Channel SAN switch ideal for data center environments. With 96 active SFP56 ports at 64Gbps and support for scalable licensing, it achieves 6.4 Tbps aggregate throughput. Hot-swappable and redundant components ensure resiliency, while front-to-back airflow enhances thermal management. Its software suite includes VSAN, IVR, and secure zoning, managed via Cisco NX-OS and DCNM. TAA compliance, RoHS certification, and ENERGY STAR efficiency reinforce its readiness for enterprise deployment.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Model IBM SAN96C-7
Manufacturer Part Number 00NR252
Form Factor 2RU
Weight 20 kg
Power Requirements AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Power Supply Type Hot-swappable redundant power supplies
Redundancy Features Redundant power and fan modules
Hot Swappable Components Power supplies, fan trays, port cards

Wireless Features

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin Mexico
TAA Compliant Yes
RoHS Compliance Yes
EMI Certifications FCC Class A, EN55032 Class A
Safety Certifications UL, CSA, IEC/EN 60950-1
Environmental Certifications ENERGY STAR qualified (when applicable)

Advanced Security Features
Authentication Support RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP
Port Security Yes
Secure Management SSH v2, HTTPS, SNMPv3
Zoning Hardware-enforced zoning
Fabric Binding Yes

Interfaces
Port Count 96 active Fibre Channel ports
Port Expansion Capability Up to 96 ports with additional licenses
Port Speed 64 Gbps per port
Data Transfer Rate 64 Gbps line rate
Port Type SFP56-based Fibre Channel ports
Total Bandwidth 6 Tbps
Protocol Support FC-PI-6, FC-PI-5, FC-PI-4
Auto-Negotiation Yes
Aggregate Throughput 6.4 Tbps
Buffer Credits Up to 8000 buffer-to-buffer credits per switch
Expansion Slots Modular with replaceable line cards

Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) 17.4 x 23.9 x 3.4 inches
Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Operating Humidity 10% to 85% non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Cooling Front-to-back airflow
Sound Level (Operational) 65 dBA

Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface Cisco NX-OS CLI, DCNM (Data Center Network Manager)
Management Protocols SNMPv1/v2/v3, RMON, Syslog, SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS
Licensing Model Port activation via software licenses
Included Licenses 96 ports 32G SW license pre-installed
Software Features VSAN, PortChannel, Fabric Services, IVR