| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Model | SAN48C-6 |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Included Optics | 24 x 32G SFP+ |
| Total Port Count | 48 (Fibre Channel) + 4 (Ethernet/management) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps per port |
| Power Supply Type | Hot-swappable, redundant |
| Power Consumption | 650 W (maximum) |
| Power Requirements | 100–240 VAC |
| Management Features | CLI, SNMP, SSH, HTTP(S), Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
IBM SAN48C-6 32G FC Switch with 24 Optics, 48-Port, 1RU

Key Benefits
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- Optimized for SAN consolidation to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Includes 24 optics, providing immediate 32G connectivity with no additional configuration
- Compact 1RU design saves rack space while delivering high port density
Product Overview
The IBM SAN48C-6 is a 48-port, 32G Fibre Channel switch in a compact 1RU form factor, ideal for dense SAN environments. It includes 24 pre-installed 32G optics and delivers 32 Gbps data transfer. Interface options span Fibre Channel, RJ-45, RS-232, and USB, with SNMP support for efficient remote management. Compatible with voltage ranges of 100–240 VAC via a 650W power supply, it's TAA-compliant and designed for operation in varied environmental conditions, making it a robust solution for enterprise data centers.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, DCNM |
| Cloud Monitoring Support | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
| License Model | Base license included; additional licenses required for advanced features |
| Management Protocols | SNMP v1/v2/v3, Telnet, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS |
Physical & Environmental
| Width | 17.3 in (439.4 mm) |
| Depth | 22.3 in (566.4 mm) |
| Height | 1.72 in (43.7 mm) |
| Weight | Approximately 18.0 lbs (8.2 kg) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 85% (non-condensing) |
| Acoustic Noise Level | 65 dBA at 23°C |
Interfaces
| Fibre Channel Ports | 48 x 32-Gbps SFP+ ports |
| Management Interfaces | 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1 x RS-232 console port |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
| Supported SFP Modules | SFP-32G-SW, SFP-32G-LW and compatible Cisco optics |
| Data Link Protocols | Fibre Channel, Gigabit Ethernet (for management) |
Advanced Security Features
| Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP |
| Access Control | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) |
| Security Protocols | Secure Boot, SFTP, SNMPv3, SSHv2 |
| Port Security | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Certifications | RoHS, NEBS Level 3, UL, CE, FCC Class A, ICES-003 |
| Environmental Standards | RoHS, WEEE |