How does stacking work on the SANbox 5602?

Using the 4x 10-Gbit ISL ports, stack up to six 560x or 5200 switches for a maximum of 96 4-Gbit ports. Firmware 6.7.0.07 or later is required for full stacking support, EFS, and port license movement.

What is the bandwidth and latency of this switch?

Aggregate 238 Gbps non-blocking bandwidth (136 Gbps device + 102 Gbps ISL), with 850 MBps full-duplex on 4-Gbps ports and 2550 MBps on 10-Gbps. Fabric latency is under 0.4 µs using cut-through routing and per-port buffering.

What differentiates SANbox 5602 from 5600?

The 5602 has two hot-swappable power supplies for redundancy, while the 5600 has one fixed supply. Both share the same port configuration, stacking, and 4-Gbps FC capabilities.

Is the SANbox 5602 rack-mountable?

Yes, it features a rack-mountable switch chassis form factor, ideal for datacenter deployment. Optional rack-mount kits are available, and it supports standard 19-inch racks.

What firmware is recommended for full features?

Upgrade to firmware version 6.7.0.07 or later (patch 128175-01) for stacking up to six switches, EFS support, and port license mobility. This ensures complete hardware functionality in Sun or QLogic SANs.

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QLogic SANbox 5602 Switch

Name: SB5602-20A - QLogic SANbox 5602 Switch
Brand: QLogic
SKU: SB5602-20A

MPN: SB5602-20A·By: QLogic

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Product overview

The QLogic SANbox 5602 is a rack-mountable Fibre Channel fabric switch from the SANbox 5600 Series, designed for datacenter storage area networks. It features 20 Fibre Channel ports, starting with eight 4-Gbit ports enabled and expandable in 4-port increments to a maximum of 20 ports, plus four 10-Gbit ISL ports for stacking. Unlike the SANbox 5600, the 5602 includes two hot-swappable power supplies for enhanced redundancy. It delivers non-blocking 238 Gbps aggregate bandwidth, with 136 Gbps for device ports and 102 Gbps for ISL, supporting fabric speeds of 4-Gbps and 10-Gbps full-duplex. Low latency under 0.4 µs and cut-through routing ensure high performance. Stackable with up to five additional 560x or 5200 switches for 96 ports total. Ideal for small to midsize SANs requiring scalable, pay-as-you-grow connectivity with port license flexibility.

20x 4Gb FC ports + 4x 10Gb ISL, expandable from 8 ports
238 Gbps non-blocking bandwidth, <0.4 µs latency
Stack up to 6 switches for 96 ports total
Dual hot-swappable power supplies for redundancy
Rack-mountable FC fabric switch, pay-as-you-grow
4/10 Gbps full-duplex, cut-through routing

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Manufacturer part #	SB5602-20A
Brand	QLogic
Condition	New
Model	SANbox 5602
Product Line	SANbox 5600 Series
Product Type	Fibre Channel Fabric Switch
Firmware Version	6.7.0.07 minimum for full features
Stacking Capability	up to 6 switches

Network & Communication

Fabric Latency
Port Speed	4-Gbps, 10-Gbps full-duplex

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SAN Fabric Stacking
Stack up to six switches using 10-Gbit ISL ports to scale to 96 4-Gbit ports, providing non-blocking expansion for growing storage networks.
Datacenter Connectivity
Deploy 20 Fibre Channel ports at 4-Gbps with 238 Gbps aggregate bandwidth and low 0.4 µs latency for reliable high-throughput SAN performance.
Pay-as-You-Grow Scaling
Start with eight ports and add in 4-port increments up to 20, with movable licenses, minimizing upfront costs for flexible datacenter growth.
Redundant Power Environments
Utilize dual hot-swappable power supplies in the rack-mountable chassis for mission-critical uptime in enterprise storage deployments.

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Manufacturer part #

SB5602-20A

Brand

QLogic

Condition

New

Model

SANbox 5602

Product Line

SANbox 5600 Series

Product Type

Fibre Channel Fabric Switch

Firmware Version

6.7.0.07 minimum for full features

Stacking Capability

up to 6 switches

Port Speed

4-Gbps, 10-Gbps full-duplex

Fabric Latency

ISL Ports	4 x 10-Gbit
SFP Slots	20
Maximum Ports	20 ports
Network Ports	20 Fibre Channel ports
Expansion Slots Details	QSFP, SFP+

QLogic SANbox 5602 Switch

Product overview

Featuring

Network & Communication

Compatible systems

Best for

Frequently asked questions

Details

Shipping, warranty & returns

Customer reviews

QLogic SANbox 5602 Switch

Product overview

Featuring

Network & Communication

Compatible systems

Best for

Frequently asked questions

Details

Shipping, warranty & returns

Customer reviews

Power Consumption

Physical Characteristics

Interface/Ports