Manufacturer | Cisco |
Model | SAN96C-7 |
Type | Fibre Channel SAN Switch |
Form Factor | 2RU |
Weight | 20 kg |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 620 Watts |
Redundant Power Supplies | Yes |
Power Supply Type | Hot-swappable AC power supplies |
IBM SAN96C-7 64G 96-Port FC Switch, 96 Active Ports + 96 SW


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- High port density and 64 Gbps speed make it ideal for bandwidth-intensive storage infrastructures
- Supports VSAN setup for more efficient use of storage network resources
- TAA compliance ensures suitability for government and regulated industry use
Product Overview
The IBM SAN96C-7 64G Fibre Channel Switch delivers 96 active ports at 64 Gbps data rates in a 2RU chassis, making it a power-efficient choice for high-density SAN deployments. It supports VSAN technology for network traffic segmentation, enhancing overall efficiency. With dimensions of 17.4" W x 23.9" D x 3.4" H and a total weight of 20 kg, this TAA-compliant product is manufactured in Mexico and designed for enterprise-grade performance.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Standards | EN 300 386, FCC Part 15 |
Safety Standards | IEC 60950-1, UL 60950-1 |
Certifications | CE, FCC, VCCI, RCM, BSMI |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | Role-based access control (RBAC) |
Authentication Support | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Secure Management | SSH v2, HTTPS |
Data Encryption | FIPS 140-2 compliance for secure encryption |
Zoning Support | Yes, hardware-enforced zoning |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 96 active Fibre Channel ports |
Port Speed | 64 Gbps |
Port Expansion Capability | Yes, license-based |
Port Type | Fibre Channel SFP28/SFP+ |
Data Link Protocol | Fibre Channel |
Aggregate Switching Capacity | 6 Tbps |
Latency | <1 microsecond |
Buffer Credits | Up to 8192 per port group |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.4 in (442 mm) |
Depth | 23.9 in (606 mm) |
Height | 3.4 in (86.4 mm) |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 93% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
CLI Support | Yes |
SNMP | v1, v2c, v3 |
Licensing Model | Port activation license (on-demand) |
Included Licenses | 96-port license + 96 software licenses |