Manufacturer | CISCO |
Product Name | IBM SAN24C-7 64G 24-Port FC Fabric Switch PSI Base, Spare |
Part Number | 03FR189 |
Model | SAN24C-7 |
Type | Fibre Channel Fabric Switch |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Weight | 8.5 Kg |
Power Supply Type | Internal Power Supply |
Input Voltage | 100 to 240 VAC |
Power Supply Redundancy | Optional Redundant Power Supplies |
Hot-Swap Power Supply Support | Yes |
IBM SAN24C-7 64G 24-Port FC Fabric Switch PSI Base, Spare

Key Benefits

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- High performance 64 Gbps Fibre Channel throughput supports fast, reliable storage networking.
- Compact 1RU design allows easy integration into dense data center racks.
- Built-in security features like secure-boot and anti-counterfeiting enhance infrastructure integrity.
Product Overview
The IBM SAN24C-7 64G 24-Port FC Fabric Switch PSI Base is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise SAN operations. Featuring 28 total ports and a 64 Gbps transfer rate within a compact 1RU form factor, it facilitates efficient storage networking. Integrated secure-boot and anti-counterfeiting technologies help ensure operational integrity, while compliance with TAA regulations makes it ideal for government and regulated industries. Suited for a range of deployments, this switch provides strong performance and environmental resilience.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
FCC Compliance | Class A |
UL Certification | Yes |
CSA Certified | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot | Yes |
Anti-counterfeit Technology | Enabled |
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
AAA Support | TACACS+, RADIUS |
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Yes |
Port Security | Yes |
Authenticated Network Access | Yes |
Logging and Monitoring | Syslog, RMON, SNMP traps |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 28 |
Fibre Channel Ports | 24 x 64 Gbps Fibre Channel |
Ethernet Management Ports | 2 x 10/100/1000BASE-T |
Console Ports | 1 x RS-232 |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
Data Transfer Rate | 64 Gbps |
Port Speed Auto Negotiation | Yes |
Data Link Protocol | Fibre Channel, Ethernet |
Backplane Bandwidth | Up to 2.56 Tbps |
Forwarding Bandwidth | Up to 1.3 Tbps |
Switching Capability | Cut-through and Store-and-forward |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 Inch |
Depth | 18 Inch |
Height | 1.72 Inch |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 40°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 70°C |
Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity Range | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Acoustic Noise Level | < 65 dB |
Cooling Type | Front-to-rear airflow (fan-based) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, Cisco DCNM |
SNMP Support | Yes |
Web-Based Management | Yes |
Supported Management Protocols | Telnet, SSHv2, SNMPv1/2/3, RMON |
Configuration Management | Cisco Data Center Network Manager |
Licensing Model | Base and optional Performance/Enterprise licenses |