Manufacturer | CISCO |
Product Name | IBM SAN16C-R 32G Extension Switch Intake FRU |
Model | SAN16C-R |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Network Device Type | Switch |
Product Family | Networking |
Subcategory | Switch |
Type | Fibre Channel Extension Switch |
Weight | 9.8 Kg |
Power Supply Type | Internal - Hot-swappable Redundant Power Supplies |
Installed Power Supply Quantity | 2 |
Voltage Required | 100 - 240 VAC |
Power Consumption (Max) | 185 Watts |
IBM SAN16C-R 32G Extension Switch Intake FRU, 1RU, 32 Gbps

Key Benefits

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- Optimized for enterprise environments with 32 Gbps throughput and robust protocol support
- Secured management and authentication via SSH, HTTPS, AES, RADIUS, and TACACS+
- Built for reliability with dual power units and extensive thermal operating ranges
Product Overview
The IBM SAN16C-R 32G Extension Switch Intake FRU, manufactured by Cisco, is a 1RU high-performance fibre channel switch designed for enterprise networks. It offers a robust 32 Gbps data transfer rate and supports a variety of wired interfaces, including Fibre Channel, Ethernet, RS-232, and USB. With embedded support for remote management and security protocols like SSH, SNMPv3, HTTPS, AES encryption, and RADIUS/TACACS+, it provides secure and scalable connectivity. Environmental durability spans from 0 to 40°C operating and -40 to 70°C storage temperature ranges. Key enterprise features include dual power supply redundancy and Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR), with compliance to TAA and IBM’s CRU and on-site service options for enhanced support.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 inch |
Depth | 20.11 inch |
Height | 1.72 inch |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °C |
Max Storage Temperature | 70 °C |
Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity Range | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cooling Type | Front-to-Back Airflow (Intake) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco DCNM, CLI, GUI, SNMP, HTTPS |
Remote Management Protocols | SSH, SNMPv3, HTTP, HTTPS |
License Type | Optional Cisco MDS Enterprise License (for advanced features) |
Included Features | Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR), In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) |
Interfaces
Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps |
Interface Types | Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet, RS-232, USB |
Fibre Channel Ports | 16 SFP+ Ports |
10 Gigabit Ethernet Ports | 2 Ports (SFP+) |
Management Ports | 1 x RJ-45 Console, 1 x USB, 1 x RJ-45 Management Ethernet |
Expansion Slot Type | SFP+ |
Out-of-Band Management | 10/100 Management Ethernet Port, RS-232 Serial Console |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | RoHS, UL, CE, FCC Part 15, VCCI, EN55022 |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithm | AES |
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Access Control | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) |
Security Management | Secure Boot, SSH v2, SNMPv3, HTTPS |