Manufacturer | Cisco |
Model | SAN96C-7 |
Type | Fibre Channel Fabric Switch |
Form Factor | 2RU |
Weight | 20 Kg |
Power Supply Type | Redundant hot-swappable power supplies (AC or DC options) |
Power Consumption (Maximum) | 742 Watts |
Hot-Swappable Components | Power supplies and fan modules |
IBM SAN96C-7 64G 96-Port FC Fabric Switch PSI Base


Key Benefits

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- Delivers high port density and 64 Gbps throughput, ideal for scalable SAN infrastructures
- VSAN capability enhances network efficiency and security, allowing greater resource utilization
- TAA compliance positions it well for public sector and regulated environment procurement
Product Overview
The IBM SAN96C-7 64G 96-Port FC Fabric Switch PSI Base, manufactured by Cisco, is a 2RU network switch designed for demanding enterprise SAN deployments. With 64 Gbps Fibre Channel throughput and up to 96 port capacity, it provides high-bandwidth connectivity required for modern data centers. Featuring VSAN support and TAA compliance, this switch is ideal for secure and efficient storage network segmentation. Its structured form factor ensures rack compatibility and its powerful performance optimizes both scalability and data flow within complex IT environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capabilities |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Standards | EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A |
Safety Standards | UL 60950-1, EN 60950-1 |
Environmental Standards | REACH, WEEE |
Advanced Security Features
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
AAA Support | TACACS+, RADIUS |
Secure Management | SSHv2, HTTPS, SNMPv3 |
Zoning Support | Yes (hardware-based zoning) |
Fabric Binding Capabilities | Yes |
Digital Certificate Authentication | Yes |
FIPS 140-2 Compliance | Yes (when configured) |
Interfaces
Port Count | Up to 96 ports |
Port Type | Fibre Channel |
Port Speed | 64 Gbps per port (line-rate) |
Aggregate Bandwidth | 6.4 Tbps |
Port Expansion Module Support | Yes, via port expansion modules |
SFP Support | SFP+, SFP28, QSFP28 and SFP-DD transceivers |
Data Transfer Protocol | Fibre Channel |
VSAN Support | Yes |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.4 in (442 mm) |
Depth | 23.9 in (607.6 mm) |
Height | 3.4 in (86.4 mm) |
Rack Mountable | Yes |
Cooling | Fan modules (front-to-back or back-to-front airflow) |
Operating Temperature Range | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, Cisco DCNM |
Cloud Management Support | Cisco Nexus Dashboard/Fabric Controller (NDFC) |
Licensing Model | Port-based licensing |
Base License Included | Yes, PSI Base license |
Telemetry Support | Yes |
Automation Support | Yes (NX-API, REST APIs, Ansible) |