| Network Device Type | Switch |
| Model | DS-C9396T-48IK9 |
| Form Factor | 2U |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Power / Device Type | Power Supply |
| Power / Voltage Required | 90V to 305V AC,192V to 400V DC |
| Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps |
| Networking / Ports Qty | 100 |
| Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Power / Installed Qty | 2 |
| Features | High density and scale;Fully integrated SAN analytics; High performance. |
Cisco MDS 9396T 96-Port 32Gb FC Switch with 48 Active Ports

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
Primary Information
Dimensions&Miscellaneous
| Width | 17.42 Inch |
| Depth | 22.28 Inch |
| Height | 3.39 Inch |
UNSPSC Code
| UNSPSC Code | 43222612 |
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 |
Special Feature
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 Celsius |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 Celsius |
| Min Storage Temperature | -40 Celsius |
| Max Storage Temperature | 70 Celsius |
| COO | MEXICO |
| TAA compliance | Yes |
Interfaces / Ports
| Interfaces | active Fibre Channel ports, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet ports; RS-232 serial console port; USB power-on auto-provision ports |