Brand: IBM/Lenovo · SKU: 71Y6963 · MPN: 71Y6963 · Category: Networking
This appears to be a part number for an IBM/Lenovo SAN Switch, likely the SAN96B-5 model, which features a 1U enclosure with nonport-side front-to-back exhaust airflow. It utilizes a nonblocking shared memory switch architecture with a Freescale T1022 CPU. Connectivity includes 48 SFP+ ports supporting 4/8/16/32 Gbps Fibre Channel, and 4 QSFP ports supporting 32-Gbps QSFP transceivers. Port-to-port latency is under 70 nanoseconds with no contention. It uses dual, hot-swappable redundant power supplies and has a weight of 16.9 kg (37.3 lb) without transceivers. Power input is C14.
| Enclosure | 1U, nonport-side front-to-back exhaust airflow, power from back |
|---|---|
| Power Inlet | C14 |
| Power Supplies | Dual, hot-swappable redundant |
| System Processor | Freescale T1022 CPU |
| Fibre Channel Ports | 48 SFP+ ports (4/8/16/32 Gbps auto-negotiable), 4 QSFP ports (32-Gbps) |
| System Architecture | Nonblocking shared memory switch |
| Port-to-port latency | < 70 nanoseconds with no contention |
| Aggregate Switch I/O Bandwidth | 1,536 Gbps end-to-end full duplex |
| Warranty | Data Not Found |
| Weight | 16.9 kg (37.3 lb) (with two power supplies and three fan assemblies, but no SFP+ transceivers installed) |
| Dimensions | Height: 86.74 mm (3.415 in.); Depth: 609.75 mm (24.006 in.); Width: 429.25 mm (16.900 in.) |
The 71Y6963 corresponds to specifications for an IBM SAN96B-5 switch. It is a high-performance, nonblocking shared memory switch designed for Fibre Channel environments, supporting up to 32 Gbps per port. It features redundant hot-swappable power supplies and a compact 1U form factor for high-density deployments.
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