Manufacturer | CISCO |
Model | SAN32C-6 |
Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Weight | 9.82 Kg |
Typical Power Consumption | 98 Watts |
Maximum Power Consumption | 120 Watts |
IBM SAN32C-6 32G FC 8-Port Fabric Switch - 01FT563 by CISCO
Key Benefits

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- Supports high-speed 32Gb Fibre Channel for improved SAN performance
- Advanced security and remote management protocols increase data protection and administrative efficiency
- Scalable architecture and one-year support reduce upfront investment and enhance ROI
Product Overview
The IBM SAN32C-6 32G 8-Port FC Fabric Switch, part number 01FT563 by Cisco, is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise-class SAN environments. It offers a 32 Gbps data transfer rate across up to 36 ports in a space-efficient 1RU form factor. Security features include AES encryption and authentication via RADIUS and TACACS+, with remote management supported over SNMP, SSH, and HTTPS. Designed to scale with your business needs, this switch provides cost-efficient expansion and is TAA-compliant, making it suitable for government and regulated industries.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capabilities |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CSA, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, RoHS |
Safety Standards | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, EN 60950-1 |
Electromagnetic Compliance | EN55022 Class A, CISPR22 Class A |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithm | AES |
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Role-Based Access Control | Yes |
Secure Management Access | SSH v2, HTTPS |
FIPS 140-2 Compliance | Yes (with required modules) |
Zoning Types | Hard zoning, WWN zoning, port zoning |
Interfaces
Data Link Protocol | 32Gb Fibre Channel |
Port Count | 8 ports licensed (expandable to 36) |
Total Physical Ports | 36 SFP+ slots |
Interface Type | SFP+ (Small Form-factor Pluggable) |
Data Transfer Rate per Port | 32 Gbps |
Aggregate System Bandwidth | 1.15 Tbps |
Buffer Credits per Port | Up to 500 |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 Inch |
Depth | 20.11 Inch |
Height | 1.72 Inch |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Non-Operating Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Non-Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cooling Type | Front-to-back airflow with hot-swappable fans |
Rack Mountable | Yes |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP, SSH, HTTPS |
Management Interface | Cisco DCNM or CLI |
License Model | Port-based licensing model |
Included Licenses | 8 ports standard, others optional |