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IBM SAN48C-7 64G 48-Port Fibre Channel Fabric Switch

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: 03FR190
  • The IBM SAN48C-7 64G 48-Port FC Fabric Switch delivers high-speed, enterprise-grade Fibre Channel switching for demanding SAN environments. Designed in collaboration with Cisco, this 1RU form-factor switch features 48 SFP+ ports that support 64 Gbps data rates, enabling scalable connectivity for storage networking. It includes robust hardware-level security and 24x7 IBM on-site support, ensuring performance and reliability in mission-critical data centers.
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  • 48 SFP+ ports and 2 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports for a total of 52 interfaces
  • Supports 64 Gbps data transfer rate for high-speed SAN performance
  • Compact 1RU form factor suitable for space-constrained environments
  • Secure-boot and anti-counterfeiting technology for enhanced security
  • Operating temperature range of 0°C to 40°C for standard data center conditions
  • IBM On-Site Limited 24×7 same-day maintenance service included
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Key Benefits

Eye-Insights
  • Delivers industry-leading 64 Gbps Fibre Channel performance across 48 SFP+ ports, ensuring future-ready SAN infrastructure
  • Includes robust hardware-level security with secure boot and anti-counterfeiting safeguards for critical enterprise environments
  • Backed by IBM’s 24×7 same-day on-site maintenance, minimizing downtime and maximizing operational continuity

Product Overview

The IBM SAN48C-7 64G 48-Port Fibre Channel Fabric Switch, built on trusted Cisco technology, is a high-performance, rack-mountable switch engineered to meet the increasing demands of modern storage area networks (SANs). With a compact 1RU form factor, this unit offers 48 SFP+ ports and an additional two 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet management ports, delivering a total of 52 available interfaces. Its 64 Gbps data transfer rate makes it suitable for high-throughput workloads in enterprise data centers.

Designed for wired connectivity, the SAN48C-7 includes advanced features such as secure boot and anti-counterfeiting technology to preserve system integrity and prevent unauthorized access. The switch is equipped with redundant power supply options for high availability. Operating temperatures range from 0 to 40 degrees Celsius, making it suitable for standard server room environments. TAA compliance ensures it meets procurement requirements for government agencies, and it is backed by IBM's on-site, 24×7 same-day maintenance service.

This switch is ideal for organizations seeking a scalable, secure, and high-speed SAN infrastructure component. It enables consistent performance in virtualized, cloud-based, or high-bandwidth workloads, thereby enhancing return on investment through improved uptime and data throughput.

Specifications

Primary Information
Network Device Type Switch
Model SAN48C-7
Form Factor 1RU
Connectivity Technology Wired
Data Transfer Rate 64 Gbps
Networking / Ports Qty 52
Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet
Power / Device Type Power Supply
Features Secure-boot and anti-counterfeiting technology; Fully integrated SAN analytics; Dynamic Ingress Rate Limiting (DIRL); Intelligent services; Sophisticated diagnostics tools; Buffer-to-Buffer State Change Notification (BBSCN)

Interfaces / Ports
Interfaces 48 SFP+ ports, 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, RS-232, USB
10/100/1000BASE-T Ports 2
SFP+ Ports 48

Service&Support
Service & Support Type One year, IBM On-Site Limited, 24×7 same-day maintenance

UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code 43222612

Network
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Support NONE
PoE Power Consumption NONE
10/100/1000BASE-T Ports 2
SFP+ Ports 48
Interfaces 48 SFP+ ports, 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, RS-232, USB

Dimensions&Miscellaneous
Width 17.299 Inch
Depth 18 Inch
Height 1.72 Inch

Special Feature
Min Operating Temperature 0 Celsius
Max Operating Temperature 40 Celsius
Min Storage Temperature -40 Celsius
Max Storage Temperature 70 Celsius
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TAA compliance Yes