Cisco MDS 9396T 32G Fibre Channel Switch with 48 Active Ports

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: DS-C9396T-48ITK9
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  • 48 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ transceiver ports installed, expandable to 96 ports
  • Managed switch with support for VRRP routing and extensive Fibre Channel standards
  • Remote management via SNMPv3, SSH-2, RMON, CLI, and more
  • Rack-mountable 2U chassis with dual hot-swappable 1200W power supplies
  • Includes 2 fan trays supporting redundant active cooling
  • Features secure boot, RBAC, TrustSec, ACLs, POST, and VMID for enhanced security

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Key Benefits

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  • Delivers enterprise-grade Fibre Channel performance with 48x 32Gbps active SFP+ ports, enabling fast, high-density SAN connectivity
  • Hot-swappable redundant power and fan design ensures uptime and serviceability in mission-critical environments
  • Advanced remote management options, including SNMPv3, SSH-2, and web-based protocols, streamline centralized IT control

Product Overview

The Cisco MDS 9396T 32G is a high-performance, fully managed 96-port Fibre Channel switch built for large-scale SAN deployments. With 48 active 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ transceivers included, it supports high-throughput data movement and excellent scalability. The unit runs Cisco NX-OS 8.3.1 and supports SNMPv3, RMON, and CLI remote management. Routing is enhanced by VRRP and advanced security protocols like TrustSec. The switch features a 2U rack-mount design, dual hot-swappable 1200W power supplies in 1+1 redundancy, and dual fan trays for efficient cooling. It provides 80 PLUS Platinum certified energy efficiency and is TAA compliant. Extensive Fibre Channel standard support and features like loopback testing, ACL, secure boot, and NPV Gateway mode make this switch ideal for demanding enterprise environments. With comprehensive diagnostics and security capabilities, it ensures high reliability and operational uptime.

Specifications

Product Overview

Product Type Fibre Channel Switch
Form Factor 2U Rack-mountable
Number of Ports 96 total (48 active 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ included)
Manageability Fully Managed
Power Supplies Installed 2 (Hot-swappable)
Power Redundancy Yes (1+1 Redundancy)
Power Provided 1200W
Power Requirements AC 100/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Weight 41.62 lbs
Software Included Cisco NX-OS 8.3.1
Included Accessories 2 fan trays, accessory kit
80 PLUS Certification 80 PLUS Platinum

Advanced Security Features

Authentication Methods RADIUS, TACACS+, SSHv2, LDAP
TrustSec Support Yes
Secure Boot Yes
Encryption Algorithm AES
Access Control Lists (ACL) Supported
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Supported
AAA Features Supported

Physical & Environmental

Dimensions (W x D x H) 17.4 in x 22.3 in x 3.4 in
Operating Temperature Range 32°F to 104°F
Storage Temperature Range -40°F to 158°F
Operating Humidity Range 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity Range 10% to 95% (non-condensing)
Cooling System 2 Fan Trays (Hot-swappable)
Status Indicators System Status LEDs

Interfaces

Fibre Channel Ports 48 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+
Management Interface (RJ-45) 1 x 1000Base-T
Management Interface (SFP+) 1 x 10GBase-X SFP+
Console Port 1 x RS-232
USB Ports 1 x USB
Ports on Demand 48 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+
Fibre Channel Standards Supported FC-DA, FC-FLA, FC-FS, FC-GS-3, FC-GS-4, FC-MI, FC-PH, FC-PH-2, FC-PH-3, FC-PI, FC-PLDA, FC-SB-2, FC-SB-3, FC-SW-2, FC-SW-3, FC-Tape, FC-VI, FC-SP, FCP-4, FC-BB-2, FCP, FCP-2, FC-PI-2, FC-BB-5, FC-BB-3, FC-FS-2, FC-GS-5, FC-SW-4, FC-LS, FC-MI-2, FC-PI-4, FC-FS-3, FC-GS-6, FC-PI-3, FC-SW-5, FC-BB-4, FC-IFR, FAIS, FAIS-2, FC-PI-5, FC-LS-2, FC-SP-2, FC-SB-4, FC-DA-2, FC-MI-3, FC-MSQS, FC-BB-6, FC-SB-5, FC-FS-4, FC-SW-6, FC-GS-7, FC-PI-6, FC-LS-3, FC-NVMe

Cloud Management & Licensing

Network Management Interfaces CLI, SNMPv3, RMON, HTTPs, SSH-2, SFTP, SMI-S
Support for Virtual Port Channels Yes (via NX-OS)
NPV Gateway Mode Supported

Compliance & Origin

Country of Origin Mexico
TAA Compliant Yes
Compliant Standards CISPR 22 Class A, EN 60950, EN 61000-3-2, IEC 60950, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, UL 60950, EN50082-1, EN 61000-6-1, AS/NZS 3260, EMC, ICES-003 Class A, EN 60825, AS/NZS 3548 Class A, IEC 60825, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950, VCCI Class A, EN 55022 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, 21 CFR 1040, TS001