Manufacturer | Cisco |
Product Name | IBM SAN16C-R 32G Extension Switch |
Manufacturer Part Number | 03FR027 |
Model | SAN16C-R |
Type | SAN Extension Switch |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Weight | 9.8 Kg |
Power Device Type | Power Supply |
Installed Power Supply Quantity | 2 |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Service & Support | One-year, customer-replaceable unit (CRU), IBM On-Site Limited, 9x5 Next Business Day; 24×7 same-day maintenance service options available |
Cisco IBM SAN16C-R 32G Extension Switch, 4x32G FC, 2x1G FCIP, 1RU


Key Benefits

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- Delivers secure, high-throughput SAN extension for enterprise and remote site connectivity
- Offers comprehensive protocol and interface support with strong manageability and encryption features
- TAA compliance and IBM support make it ideal for government and regulated industry environments
Product Overview
The Cisco IBM SAN16C-R 32G Extension Switch is engineered for high-throughput and secure enterprise SAN environments. Housed in a compact 1RU chassis, this extension switch offers versatile connectivity with 4x32G Fibre Channel (FC) and 2x1G Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) ports, complemented by Gigabit Ethernet, RS-232, and USB interfaces. With a data transfer rate of 32 Gbps and support for Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR), this switch is ideal for data replication and disaster recovery across remote data centers.
Management is simplified through support for SSH, SNMPv3, HTTP, and HTTPS, while advanced data security is enforced with AES encryption and RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication. Dual power supplies and a rugged operating range of 0°C to 40°C ensure enterprise-grade resilience. The switch is TAA-compliant and supported by IBM service options, with IPv6 protocol support ensuring future-proof network integration.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | FCC Class A, UL, CE, RoHS |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithm | AES |
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Advanced Features | Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR) |
Interfaces
Fibre Channel Ports | 4x 32G FC |
FCIP Ports | 2x 1G FCIP |
USB Ports | 1x USB port |
Console Ports | 1x RS-232 port |
Ethernet Ports | 1x Management Ethernet port |
Interfaces | 4x32G FC and 2x1G FCIP, Ethernet port, RS-232 port, USB port |
Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 Inch |
Depth | 20.11 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 |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Relative Humidity (Storage) | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SSH, SNMPv3, HTTP, HTTPS |
Supported Routing Protocols | IPv6 |