Manufacturer | CISCO |
Model | SAN24C-7 |
Manufacturer Part Number | 03FR182 |
Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Weight | 8.5 Kg |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Power Supply Type | Redundant Hot-swappable Power Supplies |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
IBM SAN24C-7 64G 24-Port FC Fabric Switch + 24 32G Optics

Key Benefits

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- Includes 24 32G optics, delivering ready-to-deploy Fibre Channel connectivity
- Compact 1RU design saves valuable data center rack space
- TAA compliance and hardware security features ensure regulatory and operational peace of mind
Product Overview
The IBM SAN24C-7 64G 24-Port FC Fabric Switch delivers high-bandwidth SAN connectivity with its 28 ports and 64 Gbps transfer rate. The switch includes 24 pre-installed 32G optics, supports Fibre Channel and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, and fits easily into racks with its 1RU form factor. Key features like secure boot, anti-counterfeiting, and TAA compliance ensure enterprise-ready security and compliance. Designed for robust use across temperature extremes, this device is ideal for reliable data center operations.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CSA, CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, BSMI, RoHS, WEEE |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot | Yes |
Anti-Counterfeiting Technology | Yes |
Access Control | Role-based access control (RBAC) |
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Encryption | Secure management with SSH v2, HTTPS |
Secure Firmware Updates | Digitally signed firmware |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 28 |
Fibre Channel Ports | 24 x 32 Gbps SFP+ |
Included Optics | 24 x 32G Fibre Channel SFP+ |
Fibre Channel Speed | 32 Gbps |
Max Port Speed | 64 Gbps |
Ethernet Ports | 2 x 10/100/1000BASE-T |
Serial Console Port | 1 x RS-232 |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Port Expansion | Up to 28 Fibre Channel Ports with License |
Data Link Protocols | Fibre Channel, Ethernet |
Switching Fabric Bandwidth | 896 Gbps |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 Inch |
Depth | 18 Inch |
Height | 1.72 Inch |
Operating Temperature (Min) | 0 °C |
Operating Temperature (Max) | 40 °C |
Storage Temperature (Min) | -40 °C |
Storage Temperature (Max) | 70 °C |
Relative Humidity Range (Operating) | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Relative Humidity Range (Storage) | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Heat Dissipation | 398 BTU/hr (max) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | CLI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, RADIUS, TACACS+, Syslog |
Cloud Management | |
Included Licensing | 24-port base license included |
Optional Licenses | On-Demand Port Activation, Enterprise Connectivity Features |