Manufacturer | Cisco |
Model | SAN96C-6 |
Manufacturer Part Number | 02JD730 |
Type | Fibre Channel Fabric Switch |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Device Class | Enterprise |
Weight | 26.01 lbs (11.8 kg) |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 600W |
Redundant Power Supply Support | Yes |
IBM SAN96C-6 32G 96-Port FC Fabric Switch

Key Benefits

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- High port density and 32 Gbps throughput make it ideal for enterprise storage scalability.
- Advanced security and management protocols enable secure, remote operability in mission-critical use cases.
- Compact 1RU design with robust power features maximizes space and energy efficiency in modern data centers.
Product Overview
The IBM SAN96C-6 32G 96-Port FC Fabric Switch is an advanced enterprise-class solution built for high-speed storage area networks. With support for 96 SFP+ Fibre Channel ports and a 32 Gbps data transfer rate, it enables robust connectivity in mission-critical IT environments. This compact 1RU switch is ideal for data centers needing both performance and manageability.
Features include next-generation ASICs, remote management via SSH, SNMP v3, and HTTPS, and security options like AES encryption and TACACS+/RADIUS authentication. The system offers LED status indicators, dual 10/100/1000BASE-T management ports, and supports 600W redundant power input.
Designed for resilience, it works in a 0–40°C operating range and stores safely between -40 to 70°C. TAA compliant and made in Mexico, the SAN96C-6 is ideal for scalable and secure enterprise SAN deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Safety Compliance | UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 |
EMC Standards | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 55032 Class A |
Environmental Standards | RoHS compliant |
Certifications | CE, CSA, TUV, VCCI, BSMI |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | AES-256 |
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Supported |
Secure Boot | Yes |
Digitally Signed Firmware | Yes |
Interfaces
Fibre Channel Ports | 96 x SFP+ Ports (32Gb FC) |
Total Ports | 100 |
10/100/1000BASE-T Management Ports | 2 |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A |
RS-232 Console Ports | 1 x RJ-45 |
Interface Types | Fibre Channel, Ethernet, RS-232, USB |
Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps per port |
Switch Fabric Bandwidth | 3.2 Tbps |
System Throughput | 2.4 billion frames per second |
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 |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °C |
Max Storage Temperature | 70 °C |
Operating Humidity Range | 10% – 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity Range | 5% – 93% (non-condensing) |
Heat Dissipation | 2050 BTU/hr (typical) |
Cooling | Front-to-back airflow |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interfaces | SSH, SNMP v3, HTTPS, CLI |
Out-of-Band Management | Yes |
Supported Management Software | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
Cloud Management Support | Optional via DCNM |
Licensing Model | Cisco NX-OS based licensing |
Included Licenses | Base switch license included |