Product Type | Fibre Channel Fabric Switch |
Model | SAN48C-6 |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Weight | 19.6 lbs (8.9 kg) |
Power Supply | Internal AC Power Supply |
Power Consumption | 650 Watts |
Voltage Required | 100 to 240 VAC |
Redundant Power | Yes (optional) |
Hot-swappable Fans and Power Supplies | Yes |
IBM SAN48C-6 32G 48-Port FC Fabric Switch with 48 Optics



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- Includes 48 32G optics for out-of-the-box fibre channel deployment.
- Ideal for space-critical server rooms with its compact 1RU design.
- Reduces total cost of ownership through SAN consolidation features.
Product Overview
The IBM SAN48C-6 is a high-performance 32G Fibre Channel switch built for enterprise SAN environments. With 48 active ports and included optics, it provides high-speed data transfers up to 32 Gbps in a compact 1RU form factor. Its versatile interfaces include Fibre Channel, RJ-45, RS-232, and USB, and its SNMP support enables remote management. Powered by a 650W PSU and operating within a wide temperature range, it's TAA compliant and suited for critical infrastructure deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CE, CSA, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) |
Authentication methods | RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP |
Security Features | FC-SP, DH-CHAP, port security, Secure Boot, Secure Console |
Fabric Security Protocol | FC-SP |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 48 active ports (expandable to 48) |
Port Type | SFP+ (Fibre Channel) |
Interface Types | 48 x 32G Fibre Channel SFP+, 1 x RJ-45 management, 1 x RS-232 console, 1 x USB |
Data Link Protocol | 32G Fibre Channel |
Port Speed | 32/16/8 Gbps auto-negotiated |
Aggregate Bandwidth | 1536 Gbps |
Expansion Slots | 48 x SFP+ slots |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 in (439.42 mm) |
Depth | 22.3 in (566.42 mm) |
Height | 1.72 in (43.7 mm) |
Operating Temperature (Min) | 0°C (32°F) |
Operating Temperature (Max) | 40°C (104°F) |
Storage Temperature (Min) | -40°C (-40°F) |
Storage Temperature (Max) | 70°C (158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Non-operating Humidity | 5% to 93% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow |
Acoustic Noise | 71.5 dBA |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocol | SNMP v1, v2c, v3; CLI; Cisco DCNM; HTTP/HTTPS |
Out-of-Band Management | Dedicated 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port |
CLI Access | Yes |
Included Management Software | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
Licensing Model | Port activation and feature-based licensing |