Manufacturer | CISCO |
Product Name | IBM SAN48C-6 32G 48-Port FC Fabric Switch |
Manufacturer Part Number | 02JD725 |
Model | SAN48C-6 |
Network Device Type | Switch |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps |
Weight | 21.2 lbs (9.6 kg) |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Power Provided | Dual redundant 650W power supplies |
IBM SAN48C-6 32G 48-Port FC Fabric Switch



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- Supports high-speed SAN fabric integration with 32 Gbps Fibre Channel performance
- Consolidates infrastructure with a 48-port scalable design in a 1RU footprint
- Engineered for enterprise environments with remote SNMP management and multi-interface support
Product Overview
The IBM SAN48C-6 32G 48-Port FC Fabric Switch delivers ultra-fast 32 Gbps Fibre Channel performance in a compact 1RU form factor, tailored for enterprise storage networks. Offering 52 ports including 48 Fibre Channel interfaces, it is built for high-density connectivity and SAN fabric consolidation. It features SNMP-based management, diverse interface support (RJ-45, RS-232, USB), and provides dependability in varied environmental conditions. With TAA compliance and redundant 650W power, this switch is designed to power mission-critical applications efficiently.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), SNMPv3 |
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP v1, v2c, v3; Telnet; SSH; HTTPS |
Licensing Model | Port Activation Licensing (POD - Ports On Demand) |
Included Licenses | Base switch comes with 24 active ports enabled |
Cloud Monitoring Support | Via Cisco DCNM for centralized SAN management |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 in (439.42 mm) |
Depth | 22.3 in (566.42 mm) |
Height | 1.72 in (43.7 mm) |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C (32 °F) |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C (104 °F) |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °C (-40 °F) |
Max Storage Temperature | 70 °C (158 °F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cooling System | Redundant hot-swappable fans, front-to-back airflow |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 52 |
Fibre Channel Ports | 48 x 32-Gbps auto-negotiating FC ports (SFP+) |
SFP+ Uplink Expansion Ports | 4 ports |
Interface Types | Fibre Channel, RJ-45, RS-232, USB |
Console Port | 1 x RJ-45 |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
Management Port | 1 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Out-of-Band Management | 1 x RJ-45 |
Data Link Protocol | Fibre Channel |
Port Speed | Auto-sensing 8/16/32 Gbps |
Advanced Security Features
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
Secure Management | SSH, HTTPS, SNMPv3 |
Port Security | Yes |
Fibre Channel Zoning Support | Yes - hardware-enforced |
Secure Boot and BIOS Authentication | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications and Standards | FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A, UL 60950-1, RoHS |