Manufacturer | Cisco |
Product Name | IBM SAN96C-6 32G 96-Port FC Fabric Switch |
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) | 02JD736 |
Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Weight | 17.9 lbs (8.1 kg) |
Power Supply Type | Internal, hot-swappable |
Power Supply Capacity | 600W |
Power Input Voltage | 100 - 240 VAC |
Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps per port |
Switching Capacity | 6.4 Tbps full duplex |
Cisco IBM SAN96C-6 32G 96-Port FC Switch, 1RU, MPN 02JD736
Key Benefits

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- High port density—96 SFP+ interfaces—enables scalable SAN deployments without occupying excessive rack space
- Security-focused design with AES encryption and support for enterprise-grade authentication protocols
- Flexible and secure remote management via multiple protocols (SSH, HTTPS, SNMP v3) ensures efficient administration
Product Overview
The Cisco IBM SAN96C-6 is a 32G Fibre Channel Fabric Switch built for demanding enterprise SANs. With 96 SFP+ ports in a 1RU chassis, it delivers 32 Gbps throughput for high-speed connections. A 600W power supply and TAA compliance further enhance its deployment options. Users benefit from remote management via SSH, SNMP v3, and HTTPS, along with advanced security through AES encryption and RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication. This switch supports extended temperature operations and is ideally suited for dense SAN environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CSA, VCCI, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A, RoHS |
Compliance Standards | IEC 60950-1, GR-63-Core, GR-1089-Core |
Advanced Security Features
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Encryption Algorithms | AES-128, AES-256 |
Role-based Access Control (RBAC) | Supported |
Security Protocols | HTTPS, SSHv2, SNMPv3 |
Traffic Isolation | Zoning (port and WWN based) |
Fabric Binding | Supported |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 100 |
Fibre Channel Ports | 96 x 32G SFP+ |
10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet Ports | 2 |
Console Port | 1 x RS-232 |
Management Port | 1 x 10/100 Ethernet |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A |
Port Speed | 32/16/8 Gbps auto-negotiation |
Expansion Slots | 96 SFP+ transceiver slots |
Status Indicators | LED indicators per port and system |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 in (439.4 mm) |
Depth | 22.3 in (566.4 mm) |
Height | 1.72 in (43.6 mm) |
Min Operating Temperature | 0°C |
Max Operating Temperature | 40°C |
Min Storage Temperature | -40°C |
Max Storage Temperature | 70°C |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Non-operating Humidity | 5% to 93% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | Front-to-rear airflow with redundant fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SSH, SNMPv3, HTTPS |
Management Software | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
License Requirements | Essentials license included, optional Advantage |
Monitoring Features | Syslog, SNMP traps, call-home |
CLI Access | Yes |