Manufacturer | CISCO |
Product Name | IBM SAN24C-7 64G 24-Port FC Fabric Switch with 24x 32G Optics |
Manufacturer Part Number | 03FR185 |
Model | SAN24C-7 |
Type | Switch |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Weight | 8.5 Kg |
Power Supply Type | Internal Power Supply |
Power Redundancy | Optional Redundant Power Supply |
AC Input Voltage | 100-240V AC |
Power Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Typical Power Consumption | 100 W |
IBM SAN24C-7 64G 24-Port FC Fabric Switch with 24x 32G Optics



Key Benefits

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- Delivers blazing-fast Fibre Channel speeds up to 64 Gbps, ideal for enterprise storage networks
- Equipped with advanced security features including secure-boot, enhancing data integrity and trust
- Space-efficient 1RU design with 28 flexible ports helps reduce rack space and operational costs
Product Overview
The IBM SAN24C-7 delivers a powerful combination of performance, scalability, and reliability for modern SAN environments. With 24 Fibre Channel ports featuring 32G optics and a total of 28 ports, it supports up to 64 Gbps data transfer rates, ideal for high-throughput demands. Housed in a 1RU form factor, it is space-efficient and includes advanced hardware security features such as secure-boot. Operating temperatures range from 0°C to 40°C, with storage support from -40°C to 70°C, ensuring robust field deployments. Multiple interface options, including Ethernet, Fibre Channel, RS-232, and USB, allow for broad compatibility in enterprise networks.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
UL Listed | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CE, CSA, VCCI, FCC Class A, IEC60950, EN55022 |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot | Yes |
Anti-Counterfeit Hardware Authentication | Yes |
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Yes |
Role-Based Access Control | Yes |
Secure Management Protocols | SSH, HTTPS, SNMPv3 |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 28 |
Fibre Channel Ports | 24 |
Installed Transceivers | 24 x 32G FC SFP+ |
Maximum Data Transfer Rate | 64 Gbps |
10/100/1000BASE-T Ports | 2 |
Console Port Type | RS-232 |
USB Ports | 1 x USB Type-A |
Management Port | 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet |
Data Link Protocols | Fibre Channel, Ethernet |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 Inch |
Depth | 18 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 |
Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity Range | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Rack Mountable | Yes |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | CLI, Web UI, SNMPv3 |
License Type | Base and optional Enterprise licenses |
Cloud Monitoring | Supported via IBM or Cisco SAN management tools |