Name: 6415-HC7 IBM DB620S 48 x SFP+ Ports + 4 x QSFP+ Ports 1U Rack-mountable Fibre Channel San Switch
Brand: IBM
SKU: 6415-HC7
Price: 7780.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The 6415-HC7 IBM DB620S combines high port count and speed into a compact rack-mount unit. It fits well in storage area networks where multiple connections and fast data paths are needed, supporting enterprise-grade storage solutions with dependable performance.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	6415-HC7
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Type	Managed Switch
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	48 x SFP+, 4 x QSFP+
Number of Ports	52-Ports
Port Type	SFP+, QSFP / QSFP+, USB Console, Serial Console (RJ-45)
Port Speed	4/8/10/16/32 Gbps per SFP+; QSFP+ is 4×32 Gbps (128 Gbps)
UpLink Ports	4 × QSFP+ ports
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	2 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	640 Gbps (aggregate switching capacity)
DRAM	8 GB
Flash Memory	2 GB
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+ and QSFP+ cages; RS-232 Mini-USB mgmt; RJ-45 mgmt; USB console

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	SNMPv1/3, HTTP/HTTPS, CLI/SSH, SMI-S, Syslog, NTP, SCP/SFTP
Management Interfaces	1× Gigabit RJ-45, 1× Mini-USB, 1× USB console
Security Features	RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, IP filtering, ACLs, SSL, IPsec, FIPS 140‑2
Management Type	CLI, Web-based GUI, SNMP
Security	SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), SSL
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP, SSH, HTTPS

Power & Cooling
Fans	Hot-swappable redundant cooling fans
Power	100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, auto-ranging
Power Supply	Dual hot-pluggable redundant AC power supplies (hot-swappable)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	44 mm × 440 mm × 356 mm
Weight	17.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, cURus, CE, FCC, CCC, UL, TUV, cULus, CSA, cUL
Compliant Standards	Fibre Channel (FC-SW, FC-AL), IEEE 802.3

Product Description
The 6415-HC7 IBM DB620S is a Fibre Channel SAN switch designed to provide reliable, high-speed storage networking. It’s commonly found in data centers where fast and stable connections between servers and storage arrays are critical. Built for IT professionals managing enterprise storage infrastructures, this switch supports large-scale SAN deployments and ensures smooth data transfer. Key Features High port density with 48 SFP+ ports for broad connectivity 4 QSFP+ ports enabling faster uplink aggregation Compact 1U rack-mount design fits standard server racks Supports 16 Gbps Fibre Channel for efficient data throughput Designed to handle storage workloads with low latency and reliability This switch is typically deployed in enterprise storage networks where space and performance matter. It plays a crucial role in connecting multiple storage devices and servers, maintaining high availability and consistent throughput without bottlenecks. IT teams rely on it to keep data flowing smoothly within SAN fabrics.

Use Cases
The 6415-HC7 IBM DB620S switch is primarily deployed in enterprise data centers and large-scale storage area networks that demand high throughput and low latency. It is ideal for IT environments requiring reliable Fibre Channel connectivity to manage extensive storage clusters and virtualized workloads. How It's Used: Connecting high-density server racks to SAN storage arrays in enterprise data centers for optimized data flow. Facilitating high-speed uplinks between core switches and storage fabrics in cloud service provider infrastructures. Supporting virtualized environments by providing consistent and low-latency storage access for hypervisor clusters. Integrating with backup and recovery systems that require rapid data transfers in disaster recovery sites. Enabling storage consolidation in midsize to large businesses with demanding transactional database workloads. Deploying in edge computing locations where space constraints require compact 1U rack solutions with high port density. This switch enhances operational efficiency by delivering scalable port density and high-performance interconnectivity, enabling complex SAN topologies to maintain consistent throughput. Its rack-mount form factor suits evolving data center layouts, supporting growth without compromising on latency or reliability.