| Type | Fibre Channel Switch | 
| Model | SAN96C-7 | 
| Form Factor | 2RU | 
| Weight | 20 Kg | 
| Power Requirements | AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz | 
| Power Supply | Dual Hot-swappable Power Supplies | 
| Redundancy | Redundant Power and Fan Modules | 
| Cooling | Front-to-back airflow with replaceable fan modules | 
IBM SAN96C-7 64G 96-Port FC Switch, 96 Active Ports + 96 32G SW
 

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- Delivers high-density Fibre Channel connectivity, ideal for data-intensive environments with 96 active 64 Gbps ports.
- Supports advanced VSAN configurations, improving infrastructure efficiency and maximizing storage resources.
- TAA compliance ensures eligibility for government and regulated industry procurement standards.
Product Overview
The IBM SAN96C-7 64G96-Port FC Switch is a powerful solution for enterprise-level storage networks, offering 96 active ports with 64 Gbps data transfer rate. It comes in a compact 2RU form factor and supports VSAN configurations for improved storage utilization. This TAA-compliant switch is designed to deliver high-performance throughput and scalable fibre channel connectivity, making it ideal for virtualized and mission-critical environments. Manufactured in Mexico, it meets stringent procurement and compliance requirements where applicable.
Specifications
                      Product Overview
                      
                    
                    
                      Wireless Features
                      
                    
                    | Wireless Support | 
                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | Country of Origin | Mexico | 
| TAA Compliant | Yes | 
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | 
| EMC Standards | EN55032, EN55024, FCC Part 15 | 
| Certifications | UL, CSA, CE, VCCI, ICES | 
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | Authentication | RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP | 
| Role-Based Access Control | Yes | 
| Fabric Binding | Yes | 
| Port Security | Yes | 
| Encryption | VSAN-level zoning and FC-SP supported | 
| Auditing & Logging | Syslog, SNMP traps, CLI logging | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Total Ports | 96 active Fibre Channel ports | 
| Port Speed | Up to 64 Gbps per port | 
| Port Type | SFP+ and QSFP28 (Fibre Channel) | 
| Aggregate Switch Bandwidth | 6 Tbps | 
| Port Channels | Up to 256 | 
| ISLs (Inter-Switch Links) | Supports up to 16 Gbps and 32 Gbps ISLs | 
| Autosensing Speed | Yes | 
| Virtual SAN (VSAN) Support | Yes, up to 256 VSANs | 
                      Physical & Environmental
                      
                    
                    | Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.4 x 23.9 x 3.4 inches | 
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) | 
| Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) | 
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% non-condensing | 
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 93% non-condensing | 
| Altitude | Up to 10,000 ft (3,048 m) | 
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, SSH, SNMP, and DCNM | 
| Software Licensing | Base license includes 96 ports activated | 
| Cloud Integration | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) integration | 
| Configuration Options | CLI, DCNM, REST API | 
 
               
    