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Cisco MDS 9396T 32G 96-Port FC Switch, Intake, Spare

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: DS-C9396T-48IK9=
  • The Cisco MDS 9396T is a 96-port Fibre Channel switch designed for high-performance and scalable SAN deployments. It offers 48 active 32Gb SFP+ ports, with Ports on Demand scalability and comprehensive features including secure boot, RADIUS authentication, and AES encryption. This rack-mounted unit includes dual power supplies and advanced diagnostics for enterprise data center reliability.
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  • 96-port managed Fibre Channel switch (48 active ports at 32Gb SFP+)
  • Supports FC-NVMe, FCP-4, FC-SP, and a wide range of Fibre Channel protocols
  • Redundant hot-swap 1200W power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency
  • Integrated remote management via HTTPS, SNMP 3, SSH2, and SFTP
  • Advanced security: RADIUS, TACACS+, AES encryption, secure boot
  • Includes 2 fan trays and full rack-mountable 2U design for enterprise environments
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Key Benefits

Eye-Insights
  • Designed for scalable SAN growth with 48 active ports expandable to 96 using Ports on Demand
  • Integrated enterprise-grade security (AES encryption, RADIUS/TACACS+, secure boot) enhances compliance and data protection
  • High energy efficiency and redundancy with hot-swappable 1200W power supplies and 80 PLUS Platinum certification minimize downtime

Product Overview

The Cisco MDS 9396T 32G is a high-density, enterprise-grade Fibre Channel switch engineered for mission-critical SAN infrastructures. With 96 ports in a compact 2U rack-mountable form factor, the switch provides 48 x 32Gb SFP+ active ports, scalable to 96 via Ports on Demand. Advanced protocol support such as FC-NVMe, FCP-4, and FC-SP ensure compatibility with emerging storage technologies, while integrated management options — including SNMP 3, HTTPS, SSH2, and Cisco's NX-OS 8.3.1 — streamline control in mixed environments.

Security, performance, and reliability are cornerstones of the MDS 9396T. It offers AES encryption, RADIUS/TACACS+ authentication, AAA support, and secure boot for infrastructure hardening. Dual hot-pluggable 1200W power supplies with 80 PLUS Platinum certification and redundant fan trays enable consistent operation within 32°F to 104°F. The advanced diagnostics and 1-year warranty provide additional confidence. TAA-compliant design makes it suitable for procurement in regulated environments.

Specifications

Primary Information
Network Device Type Switch
Model DS-C9396T-48IK9
Networking / Ports Qty 100
Power / Device Type Power Supply
Power / Voltage Required 90V to 305V AC,192V to 400V DC
Form Factor 2U
Connectivity Technology Wired
Data Transfer Rate 1 Gbps
Data Link Protocol Gigabit Ethernet
Power / Installed Qty 2
Features High density and scale;Fully integrated SAN analytics; High performance.

Special Feature
Min Operating Temperature 0 Celsius
Max Operating Temperature 40 Celsius
COO MEXICO / MALAYSIA
TAA compliance Yes
Min Storage Temperature -40 Celsius
Max Storage Temperature 70 Celsius

Network
Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Support none
PoE Power Consumption none
Remote Management Protocol SNMP; HTTPS; Syslog
Encryption Algorithm AES
Authentication Method RADIUS
Interfaces active Fibre Channel ports, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports; RS-232 serial console port; USB power-on auto-provision ports

Dimensions&Miscellaneous
Width 17.42 Inch
Depth 22.28 Inch
Height 3.39 Inch

UNSPSC Code
UNSPSC Code 43222612

Interfaces / Ports
Interfaces active Fibre Channel ports, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports; RS-232 serial console port; USB power-on auto-provision ports