Product Type | Fibre Channel Fabric Switch |
Model | SAN96C-6 |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Weight | 20.2 lbs |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC |
Power Supply | Redundant Hot-swappable Power Supplies |
Power Consumption | 600 Watt |
Chassis Type | Rack-mountable |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
CISCO IBM SAN96C-6 32G 96-Port FC Fabric Switch, FRU



Key Benefits

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- High port density (96 SFP+) enables scalable and flexible enterprise SAN configurations
- Robust remote management and security protocols improve administrative efficiency and data protection
- TAA compliance and industrial-grade temperature range ensure suitability for government and mission-critical environments
Product Overview
The CISCO IBM SAN96C-6 32G 96-Port FC Fabric Switch is a high-performance Fibre Channel solution for enterprise storage networks. Designed for data-intensive environments, it supports 96 SFP+ ports with 32 Gbps throughput in a compact 1RU chassis. Comprehensive remote access via SSH, SNMPv3, and HTTPS and security protocols such as AES encryption and TACACS+ make it both powerful and secure. Additional features include dual 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports, next-gen ASIC hardware, and TAA compliance, making it an ideal solution for high-demand storage infrastructures.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliant Standards | FCC Class A, UL/CSA/IEC 60950-1, RoHS, CE Marking |
Certifications | UL, CSA, CE, RoHS |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithm | AES |
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Access Control | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) |
Secure Management Access | HTTPS, SSH v2, SNMPv3 |
Port Security | Yes |
Fabric Binding | Yes |
Trust Anchor | Yes (Cisco Secure Boot and Secure Unique Device Identifier) |
Interfaces
Interface Types | 96 x 32Gbps Fibre Channel; 2 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet; 1 x RS-232 console; 1 x USB |
SFP+ Ports | 96 |
10/100/1000BASE-T Ports | 2 |
Total Port Count | 100 |
Supported Transceivers | 32GFC SFP+, 16GFC SFP+, 8GFC SFP+ |
Port Speed | 1/2/4/8/10/16/32 Gbps auto-negotiation per port |
Console Port | RS-232 |
USB Ports | 1 x USB (Type A) |
Status Indicators | LED Indicators |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 inch |
Depth | 22.3 inch |
Height | 1.72 inch |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 0°C |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 40°C |
Minimum Storage Temperature | -40°C |
Maximum Storage Temperature | 70°C |
Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 85% non-condensing |
Humidity (Storage) | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SSH, SNMPv3, HTTPS |
Out-of-Band Management | Ethernet management port (10/100/1000BASE-T) |
Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS Software CLI and GUI |
Licensing | Cisco MDS software features via optional license packs |