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Cisco IBM SAN96C-7 64G96-Port FC Switch, 48 Active Port+48 64G SW

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: 00NR256
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  • 96-port Fibre Channel switch with 48 active 64 Gbps ports
  • 2RU rack-mountable form factor for data center efficiency
  • Gigabit Ethernet support for reliable high-speed networking
  • VSAN capability for optimized storage network utilization
  • TAA compliant and manufactured in Mexico
  • Dimensions: 17.4” W x 23.9” D x 3.4” H; Weight: 20 kg

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Key Benefits

Eye-Insights
  • Delivers ultra-high 64 Gbps throughput ideal for enterprise-level storage networks.
  • Enables efficient storage segmentation and performance gains with VSAN support.
  • Compliant with TAA regulations, making it suitable for government and federal use.

Product Overview

The Cisco IBM SAN96C-7 is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch offering 96 ports with 64 Gbps support, including 48 active ports ideal for large-scale enterprise storage networks. Crafted in a compact 2RU form factor, it integrates Gigabit Ethernet protocols and supports VSAN functionality for enhanced storage segregation and utilization. The unit’s physical design—17.4" wide, 23.9" deep, 3.4" high and weighing 20 kg—supports easy integration into data center racks. With TAA compliance and a manufacturing origin in Mexico, this switch aligns with regulatory procurement needs. Designed for professional environments requiring high-throughput, low-latency fiber connectivity, the SAN96C-7 optimizes performance and ROI in storage networking infrastructure.

Specifications

Product Overview
Type Fibre Channel Switch
Model Cisco IBM SAN96C-7
Part Number 00NR256
Form Factor 2RU
Rack Mountable Yes
Weight 20 kg
Power Supply Redundant hot-swappable power supplies
Power Consumption 250W (typical), 370W (maximum)
AC Input Voltage 100 to 240 VAC
Frequency 50/60 Hz

Wireless Features

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin Mexico
TAA Compliant Yes
RoHS Compliant Yes
EMC Compliance EN55032, EN55024, FCC Part 15 Class A
Safety Certifications UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1

Advanced Security Features
Security Features RADIUS, TACACS+, ACLs, SSHv2, SNMPv3
Fabric Services VSAN, Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR), Zoning
Traffic Isolation VSAN-based logical segmentation
Diagnostics & Monitoring Cisco Call Home, Syslog, SFP diagnostics

Interfaces
Total Ports 96 Fibre Channel ports
Active Ports 48 licensed active ports (expandable to 96)
Port Speed 64 Gbps, auto-negotiable to 32/16/8 Gbps
Port Type SFP+ and QSFP (via breakout)
Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet
Aggregate Bandwidth 6 Tbps switching bandwidth
Latency <800 ns (with cut-through switching)

Physical & Environmental
Width 17.4 in (442 mm)
Depth 23.9 in (607 mm)
Height 3.4 in (86.4 mm)
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 90% (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Cooling Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow, field-reversible fan modules
Fan Redundancy Yes (N+1 redundant fans)
Acoustic Noise 65 dB (typical)

Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface Cisco NX-OS CLI, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM)
Licensing Model Port activation license model (Ports-on-Demand)
Included Licenses 48-ports active with base license, upgradable to 96