| Network Device Type | Switch |
| Model | SAN96C-6 |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps |
| Networking / Ports Qty | 100 |
| Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Status Indicators | LED Indicators |
| Power / Device Type | Power Supply |
| Power / Provided (W) | 600 Watt |
| Power / Voltage Required | 100 to 240 VAC |
| Features | Next-generation ASIC; Intelligent network services; Sophisticated diagnostics; Programmable fabric; Single-pane management; Secure-boot and anti-counterfeiting technology; Capital Expenditure (CapEx) savings; Grow in small increments |
Cisco IBM SAN96C-6 96-Port 32G FC Fabric Switch with 96 Optics

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- Ideal for enterprise SAN environments requiring high port density and throughput
- Fully TAA-compliant and manufactured in Mexico, suitable for government and compliance-sensitive deployments
- Robust remote management and security protocols enhance secure, scalable operations
Product Overview
The Cisco IBM SAN96C-6 is a high-density 96-port Fibre Channel switch with 96 included 32G optics, engineered for enterprise SAN deployments. With a 32 Gbps data rate per port and next-generation ASIC performance, it delivers advanced switching capabilities in a space-saving 1RU form factor. The switch supports SSH, SNMPv3, and HTTPS remote management as well as RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication. It includes dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, USB, and Fibre Channel interfaces, operates at 0–40°C, and uses a 600W power supply. As a TAA-compliant solution manufactured in Mexico, it's ideal for regulated industries and mission-critical environments.
Specifications
Primary Information
Interfaces / Ports
| Interfaces | Fibre Channel , 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, RS-232, USB |
| 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports | 2 |
| SFP+ Ports | 96 |
Special Feature
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 Celsius |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 Celsius |
| Min Storage Temperature | -40 Celsius |
| Max Storage Temperature | 70 Celsius |
| COO | MEXICO |
| TAA compliance | Yes |
Network
| Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Support | NONE |
| PoE Power Consumption | NONE |
| Remote Management Protocol | SNMP 3; HTTPS; SSH |
| Encryption Algorithm | AES |
| Authentication Method | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
| 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports | 2 |
| SFP+ Ports | 96 |
| Interfaces | Fibre Channel , 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, RS-232, USB |
Dimensions&Miscellaneous
| Width | 17.3 Inch |
| Depth | 22.3 Inch |
| Height | 1.72 Inch |
UNSPSC Code
| UNSPSC Code | 43222612 |