Switch Specifications

The following table lists the environmental specifications for the IBM SAN32C-6 switch:

Table 1. Environmental Specifications for theIBM SAN32C-6 Switch

Description

Specification

Temperature, ambient operating

32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

Temperature, ambient nonoperating and storage

-40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)

Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) operating

10 to 90%

Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage

10 to 95%

Altitude, operating

-197 to 6500 ft (-60 to 2000 m)

The following table lists the physical specifications for the IBM SAN32C-6 switch.

Table 2. Physical Specifications for the IBM SAN32C-6 Switch

Description

Specification

Dimensions (HxWxD)

1.72 x 17.3 x 20.11 in. (4.36 x 43.94 x 51.07 cm) excluding PSU and fan module handles

Rack Space

Chassis requires 1 RU (1.75 in. or 4.45 cm)

Weight

21.65 lb (9.82 kg)

Power Supply

  • 650-W AC, port-side exhaust variant (up to 2 per switch)

  • 650-W AC, port-side intake variant (up to 2 per switch)

  • 1200-W HVAC/HVDC, Bidirectional air flow variant (up to 2 per switch)

  • AC input—100 to 240 V AC (10% range)

  • HVAC input—200 V to 277 V

  • HVDC input—-240 V to -380 V

  • Frequency—50 to 60 Hz (nominal)

Airflow

  • Back to front (toward ports) using port-side exhaust fans

  • Front to back (into ports) using port-side intake fans

  • 50 CFM (0.02 m3/s) through system fan assembly at 25°C

  • 100 CFM (0.04 m3/s) maximum

We recommend that you maintain a minimum air space of 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) between walls and chassis air vents and a minimum horizontal separation of 6 in. (15.2 cm) between two chassis to prevent overheating.