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Cisco MDS 9396T 96-Port 32Gb FC Switch with 48 Active Ports

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: DS-C9396T-48IK9
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  • 96-port managed Fibre Channel switch with 48 active 32Gb SFP+ ports
  • Rack-mountable 2U enclosure with 2 hot-pluggable power supplies (1+1 redundancy)
  • Supports VRRP, RMON, SNMP v3, SSH-2, HTTPS, SFTP, and CLI management
  • Extensive Fibre Channel protocol support including FC-NVMe and over 40 FC standards
  • Advanced features: TrustSec, secure boot, AAA, RBAC, SPAN, POST diagnostics
  • Included Cisco NX-OS 8.3.1 software and high-efficiency 80 PLUS Platinum power supply

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Key Benefits

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  • Benefit from 48 active 32Gb Fibre Channel ports for superior data throughput in high-demand environments
  • Includes NX-OS 8.3.1 and built-in power/fan redundancy to maximize uptime and operational stability
  • Meets extensive international compliance standards for enterprise and government network deployments

Product Overview

The Cisco MDS 9396T 96-Port Fibre Channel Switch with 48 active 32Gb SFP+ ports delivers high bandwidth and scalability in a 2U rack-mountable form factor, making it well-suited for dense, mission-critical SAN environments. Designed for performance, it features support for a wide spectrum of Fibre Channel standards and advanced remote management protocols. Redundancy is built in with dual hot-pluggable power supplies and dual hot-swap fan trays. Additional capabilities include secure boot, TrustSec, and loopback diagnostics, running on Cisco’s NX-OS 8.3.1. With rigorous compliance certifications, reliable power architecture, and broad environmental tolerances, this platform stands out as a highly dependable SAN switching solution.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Fibre Channel Switch
Form Factor Rack-mountable 2U
Device Type Switch - 96 ports - managed
Power Requirements AC 100/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Power Redundancy Yes
Power Redundancy Scheme 1+1
Power Supply Type Internal power supply - hot-plug
Installed Power Supplies 2
Maximum Supported Power Supplies 2
Power Provided 1200 Watt
80 PLUS Certification 80 PLUS Platinum
Operating System Cisco NX-OS 8.3.1
Weight 41.62 lbs
Included Accessories 2 fan trays, accessory kit
Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year, advance parts replacement, 10-day response

Wireless Features

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin Mexico
TAA Compliant Yes
Certifications & Compliant Standards CISPR 22 Class A, EN 60950, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, UL 60950, CE, VCCI Class A, IEC 60825, and more

Advanced Security Features
Authentication Methods RADIUS, TACACS+, Secure Shell v.2 (SSH2), LDAP
Encryption Algorithm AES
Security Features Secure Boot, TrustSec, RBAC, AAA, Anti-Counterfeit Technology, Secure JTAG
Access Control and Logging ACL support, Syslog support

Interfaces
Data Ports 48 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+
Ports on Demand 48 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ (additional ports upgradeable up to 96)
Management Ports 1 x 1000Base-T RJ-45, 1 x 10GBase-X SFP+, 1 x RS-232, 1 x USB
Interface Type Fibre Channel
Supported Fibre Channel Standards FC-DA, FC-FLA, FC-GS-3, FC-SP, FC-BB-6, FC-NVMe, and more
Routing Protocol VRRP

Physical & Environmental
Width 17.4 in
Depth 22.3 in
Height 3.4 in
Minimum Operating Temperature 32 °F (0 °C)
Maximum Operating Temperature 104 °F (40 °C)
Operating Humidity Range 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Minimum Storage Temperature -40 °F (-40 °C)
Maximum Storage Temperature 158 °F (70 °C)
Storage Humidity Range 10 - 95% (non-condensing)

Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols RMON, SNMP v3, HTTPS, SSH-2, CLI, SFTP, SMI-S
Software Management Platform Cisco NX-OS
Software Version NX-OS 8.3.1