| Manufacturer | CISCO |
| Product Name | IBM SAN48C-6 32G 48-Port FC Fabric Switch |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 02JD725 |
| Model | SAN48C-6 |
| Network Device Type | Switch |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps |
| Weight | 21.2 lbs (9.6 kg) |
| Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Provided | Dual redundant 650W power supplies |
IBM SAN48C-6 32G 48-Port FC Fabric Switch

Key Benefits
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- Supports high-speed SAN fabric integration with 32 Gbps Fibre Channel performance
- Consolidates infrastructure with a 48-port scalable design in a 1RU footprint
- Engineered for enterprise environments with remote SNMP management and multi-interface support
Product Overview
The IBM SAN48C-6 32G 48-Port FC Fabric Switch delivers ultra-fast 32 Gbps Fibre Channel performance in a compact 1RU form factor, tailored for enterprise storage networks. Offering 52 ports including 48 Fibre Channel interfaces, it is built for high-density connectivity and SAN fabric consolidation. It features SNMP-based management, diverse interface support (RJ-45, RS-232, USB), and provides dependability in varied environmental conditions. With TAA compliance and redundant 650W power, this switch is designed to power mission-critical applications efficiently.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), SNMPv3 |
| Remote Management Protocols | SNMP v1, v2c, v3; Telnet; SSH; HTTPS |
| Licensing Model | Port Activation Licensing (POD - Ports On Demand) |
| Included Licenses | Base switch comes with 24 active ports enabled |
| Cloud Monitoring Support | Via Cisco DCNM for centralized SAN management |
Physical & Environmental
| Width | 17.3 in (439.42 mm) |
| Depth | 22.3 in (566.42 mm) |
| Height | 1.72 in (43.7 mm) |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C (32 °F) |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C (104 °F) |
| Min Storage Temperature | -40 °C (-40 °F) |
| Max Storage Temperature | 70 °C (158 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Cooling System | Redundant hot-swappable fans, front-to-back airflow |
Interfaces
| Total Ports | 52 |
| Fibre Channel Ports | 48 x 32-Gbps auto-negotiating FC ports (SFP+) |
| SFP+ Uplink Expansion Ports | 4 ports |
| Interface Types | Fibre Channel, RJ-45, RS-232, USB |
| Console Port | 1 x RJ-45 |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
| Management Port | 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Out-of-Band Management | 1 x RJ-45 |
| Data Link Protocol | Fibre Channel |
| Port Speed | Auto-sensing 8/16/32 Gbps |
Advanced Security Features
| Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
| Secure Management | SSH, HTTPS, SNMPv3 |
| Port Security | Yes |
| Fibre Channel Zoning Support | Yes - hardware-enforced |
| Secure Boot and BIOS Authentication | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Certifications and Standards | FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A, UL 60950-1, RoHS |