Name: 6415-HC9 IBM G620 Series 48 x SFP+ Ports + 4 x QSFP+ Ports 1U Rack-mountable Fibre Channel San Switch
Brand: IBM
SKU: 6415-HC9
Price: 7780.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The 6415-HC9 IBM G620 Series switch delivers a high-capacity Fibre Channel solution designed for dense SAN environments. It combines multiple SFP+ and QSFP+ ports within a compact 1U chassis to provide flexible connectivity options. This switch fits into enterprise data centers aiming to support demanding storage traffic while keeping rack space efficient.

General Information
Brand	IBM
Part Number	6415-HC9
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Switch Ports	48 x SFP+
Number of Ports	52-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	SFP+: auto-sense 4/8/16/32 Gbps; QSFP+: 128 Gbps (4×32) or breakdown 4×4/8/16/32 Gbps
UpLink Ports	4 x QSFP+
POE Support	No
Switch Forwarding Rate	<700 ns
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	LC (SFP+), MPO breakout or MPO/MPO (QSFP+)

Performance
Latency	<700 ns

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Mini‑USB serial console, 1 GbE RJ‑45/1000Base‑X
Security Features	SSH, HTTPS, RADIUS, TACACS+, SNMPv3
Management Type	CLI, Web GUI, SNMP
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, HTTPS, SNMPv1/v2/v3

Power & Cooling
Fans	2 (hot-swappable, front-to-back airflow)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.7″ × 17.3″ × 14.0″)
Weight	19.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The 6415-HC9 Fibre Channel SAN switch is built for enterprise storage networks requiring high throughput and low latency. It is commonly used in data centers and storage area networks where reliable and fast data transfer between servers and storage devices is critical. IT professionals and storage administrators often deploy this switch to create scalable and efficient SAN fabrics. Key Features Supports 16Gb Fibre Channel across 48 SFP+ ports for flexible device connections Equipped with 4 QSFP+ ports allowing for high-speed 128Gb uplinks or ISLs Designed as a 1U rack-mountable unit to fit standard server racks seamlessly Offers advanced zoning and fabric management capabilities for SAN segmentation Includes robust redundancy and failover features to maintain uptime This switch is often found in environments where large-scale storage consolidation and high availability are priorities. It plays a key role in connecting storage arrays, servers, and backup systems reliably. By maintaining consistent data flow and minimizing latency, it helps organizations manage their critical storage workloads effectively.