Switch Specifications

The following table lists the specifications for the IBM SAN96C-7 switch.

Environmental Specifications

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 5 to 90%
Humidity (RH), ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage 5 to 95%
Altitude, operating -197 to 6500 ft (-60 to 2000 m)
Noise levels 75 dB

Physical Specifications

Description Specification
Switch Dimensions HxWxD: 3.4 x 17.4 x 23.9 in (8.64 x 44.23 x 60.73cm)
Rack size Chassis requires 2 RU (1.75 in. or 4.45 cm)
Weight (fully loaded) 44 lb (20 kg)
Power Supply

  • 1400W PSU AC Low Line Input: 90V to 140 V

  • 1400W PSU AC High Line input: 180V to 264V

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

192 CFM (nominal speed)

480 CFM (maximum speed)

Cisco recommends 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.