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Protocols
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Fibre Channel standards
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FC-PH, Revision 4.3 (ANSI INCITS 230-1994)
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FC-PH, Amendment 1 (ANSI INCITS 230-1994/AM1-1996)
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FC-PH, Amendment 2 (ANSI INCITS 230-1994/AM2-1999)
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FC-PH-2, Revision 7.4 (ANSI INCITS 297-1997)
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FC-PH-3, Revision 9.4 (ANSI INCITS 303-1998)
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FC-PI, Revision 13 (ANSI INCITS 352-2002)
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FC-PI-2, Revision 10 (ANSI INCITS 404-2006)
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FC-PI-3, Revision 4 (ANSI INCITS 460-2011)
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FC-PI-4, Revision 8 (ANSI INCITS 450-2008)
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FC-PI-5, Revision 6 (ANSI INCITS 479-2011)
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FC-PI-6 (ANSI INCITS 512-2015)
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FC-FS, Revision 1.9 (ANSI INCITS 373-2003)
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FC-FS-2, Revision 1.01 (ANSI INCITS 424-2007)
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FC-FS-2, Amendment 1 (ANSI INCITS 424-2007/AM1-2007)
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FC-FS-3, Revision 1.11 (ANSI INCITS 470-2011)
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FC-FS-4
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FC-LS, Revision 1.62 (ANSI INCITS 433-2007)
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FC-LS-2, Revision 2.21 (ANSI INCITS 477-2011)
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FC-LS-3, Includes revision 3.53
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FC-SW-2, Revision 5.3 (ANSI INCITS 355-2001)
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FC-SW-3, Revision 6.6 (ANSI INCITS 384-2004)
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FC-SW-4, Revision 7.5 (ANSI INCITS 418-2006)
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FC-SW-5, Revision 8.5 (ANSI INCITS 461-2010)
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FC-SW-6
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FC-GS-3, Revision 7.01 (ANSI INCITS 348-2001)
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FC-GS-4, Revision 7.91 (ANSI INCITS 387-2004)
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FC-GS-5, Revision 8.51 (ANSI INCITS 427-2007)
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FC-GS-6, Revision 9.4 (ANSI INCITS 463-2010)
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FC-GS-7, Includes revision 10.8
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FCP, Revision 12 (ANSI INCITS 269-1996)
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FCP-2, Revision 8 (ANSI INCITS 350-2003)
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FCP-3, Revision 4 (ANSI INCITS 416-2006)
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FCP-4, Revision 2b (ANSI INCITS 481-2011)
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FC-SB-2, Revision 2.1 (ANSI INCITS 349-2001)
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FC-SB-3, Revision 1.6 (ANSI INCITS 374-2003)
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FC-SB-3, Amendment 1 (ANSI INCITS 374-2003/AM1-2007)
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FC-SB-4, Revision 3.0 (ANSI INCITS 466-2011)
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FC-SB-5, Revision 2.00 (ANSI INCITS 485-2014)
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FC-BB-6, Revision 2.00 (ANSI INCITS 509-2014)
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FC-BB-2, Revision 6.0 (ANSI INCITS 372-2003)
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FC-BB-3, Revision 6.8 (ANSI INCITS 414-2006)
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FC-BB-4, Revision 2.7 (ANSI INCITS 419-2008)
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FC-BB-5, Revision 2.0 (ANSI INCITS 462-2010)
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FC-VI, Revision 1.84 (ANSI INCITS 357-2002)
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FC-SP, Revision 1.8 (ANSI INCITS 426-2007)
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FC-SP-2, Revision 2.71 (ANSI INCITS 496-2012)
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FAIS, Revision 1.03 (ANSI INCITS 432-2007)
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FAIS-2, Revision 2.23 (ANSI INCITS 449-2008)
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FC-IFR, Revision 1.06 (ANSI INCITS 475-2011)
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FC-FLA, Revision 2.7 (INCITS TR-20-1998)
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FC-PLDA, Revision 2.1 (INCITS TR-19-1998)
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FC-Tape, Revision 1.17 (INCITS TR-24-1999)
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FC-MI, Revision 1.92 (INCITS TR-30-2002)
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FC-MI-2, Revision 2.6 (INCITS TR-39-2005)
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FC-MI-3, Revision 1.03 (INCITS TR-48-2012)
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FC-DA, Revision 3.1 (INCITS TR-36-2004)
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FC-DA-2, Revision 1.06 (INCITS TR-49-2012)
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FC-MSQS, Revision 3.2 (INCITS TR-46-2011)
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Fibre Channel classes of service: Class 2, Class 3, and Class F
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Fibre Channel standard port types: E, F, and B
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Fibre Channel enhanced port types: SD, ST, and TE
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FC-NVMe
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In-band management using IP over Fibre Channel (RFC 2625)
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IPv6, IPv4, and Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) over Fibre Channel (RFC 4338)
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Extensive IETF-standards-based TCP/IP, Simple Network Management Protocol Version 3 (SNMPv3), and Remote Monitoring (RMON) MIBs
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Fibre Channel ports
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Fixed-switch form factor with 48 SFP+ ports base
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Entry-level 24-port preactivated base model with flexibility to turn on any 24 ports
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Incremental ports
- 8-ports upgrade license offers the option of upgrading to 32, 40, and 48 ports
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Security
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VSAN fabric isolation
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Intelligent packet inspection at port level
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Hardware zoning by Access Control Lists (ACLs)
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Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP) switch-to-switch authentication
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FC-SP host-to-switch authentication
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Role-based access control (RBAC) using RADIUS, TACACS+, or Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) functions
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Secure FTP (SFTP)
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Secure Shell Protocol Version 2 (SSHv2)
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Simple Network Management Protocol Version 3 (SNMPv3) implementing Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
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Control-plane security
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Cisco TrustSec® payload encryption
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Secure Boot and Anti-counterfeit technology
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Performance
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Port speed: 4-, 8-, 16-, and 32-Gbps autosensing with 32 Gbps of dedicated bandwidth per port
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Aggregate bandwidth of 1.5-Tbps end-to-end full duplex
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Buffer credits: Up to 8300 for a group of 16 ports, with a default of 500 buffer credits per port and a maximum of 8270 buffer credits for a single port in the group
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Port groups: 3 port groups of 16 ports each
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Port channel: Up to 16 load-balanced physical links grouped in one port channel
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Diagnostics
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Power-On-Self-Test (POST) diagnostics
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Online Health Management System (OHMS) diagnostics
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Internal loopbacks
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SPAN
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Fibre Channel traceroute
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Fibre Channel ping
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Fibre Channel debug
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Cisco Fabric Analyzer
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Syslog
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Port-level statistics
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Link diagnostics (E-port and F-port links)
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Read Diagnostic Parameter
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Serviceability
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Configuration file management
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Call Home
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Port beaconing
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Link cable beacon
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System LEDs
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SNMP traps for alerts
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Reliability and availability
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Cisco In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)
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Hot-swappable, dual redundant power supplies
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Hot-swappable fan tray with switch integrated temperature and power management
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Hot-swappable SFP+ optics
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Stateful process restart
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Any port configuration for port channels
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Fabric-based multipathing
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Per-VSAN fabric services
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Port tracking
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Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP) for management IP interface
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FEC with HBA ports
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Buffer-to-buffer state change notification with HBA ports
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Network management
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Management access through 2 out-of-band Ethernet ports
- mgmt0: 10/100/1000BASE-T port
- mgmt1: 1/10G SFP+ port #
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RS-232 serial console port
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USB power-on auto-provision port
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Access protocols
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Command-Line Interface (CLI) using the console and Ethernet port
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SNMPv3 using the Ethernet port and in-band IP over Fibre Channel access
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Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S)
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NX-API for REST
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full access through HTTPS REST
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Distributed device alias service
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Network security
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Per-VSAN RBAC using LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+-based AAA functions
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Simple File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
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SSHv2 implementing AES
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SNMPv3 implementing AES
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Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM)
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Programming interfaces
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Scriptable CLI
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Cisco Prime® DCNM web services API
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NX-API RESTful interfaces
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Onboard Python interpreter
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Cisco Embedded Event Manager (EEM)
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Cisco NX-OS Software scheduler
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Physical dimensions
(H x W x D) and weight
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1 Rack Unit (1RU) (1.72 x 17.3 x 22.3 in. [4.37 x 43/9 x 56.6 cm]) excluding Power Supply Unit (PSU) and fan-tray handles
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16.7 lb. (8.5 kg)
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Power
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80 Plus Platinum certified power supplies
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Power supply options
- 650W AC in base model, port-side exhaust variant (2 per switch)
- 650W AC in base model, port-side intake variant (2 per switch)
- IEC60320 C14 plug on 650W power supply connecting to a notched C15 socket connector (check Table 6 later in this document for power cords specific to regions)
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AC input: 100 to 240 VAC (10% range)
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Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz (nominal)
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Typical power consumption
- 217W for Idle 48-Port switch without optics modules
- 251W for 48-Port switch with 24 32G SW optics modules under typical conditions
- 297W for 48-Port switch with 48 32G SW optics modules under typical conditions
- Back to front (toward ports) using port-side exhaust fans
- Front to back (inward from ports) using port-side intake fans
- 50 Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) through system fan assembly at 77°F (25°C)
- 100 CFM maximum
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Temperature range
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Temperature, ambient operating:
- 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) with port-side exhaust and intake airflow variants
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Temperature, ambient nonoperating and storage: –40 to 158°F (–40 to 70°C)
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Relative humidity, ambient (noncondensing) operating: 10 to 90%
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Relative humidity, ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 10 to 95%
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Altitude, operating: –197 to 6500 ft (–60 to 2000m)
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Approvals and compliance
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Safety compliance
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CE Marking
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UL 60950
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CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950
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EN 60950
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IEC 60950
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TS 001
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AS/NZS 3260
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IEC60825
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EN60825
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21 CFR 1040
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EMC compliance
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FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A
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ICES-003 Class A
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EN 55022 Class A
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CISPR 22 Class A
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AS/NZS 3548 Class A
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VCCI Class A
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EN 55024
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EN 50082-1
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EN 61000-6-1
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EN 61000-3-2
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EN 61000-3-3
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Fabric services
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Name server
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Registered State Change Notification (RSCN)
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Login services
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Fabric Configuration Server (FCS)
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Broadcast
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In-order delivery
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Advanced functions
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VSAN
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IVR
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Port Channel with multipath load balancing
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Flow- and zone-based QoS
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