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

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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

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  • 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

Product Overview
Product Type Fibre Channel Switch
Form Factor Rack-mountable 2U
Weight 41.62 lbs
Power Requirements AC 100/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Redundant Power Supplies Yes (1+1 hot-plug)
Power Supply Wattage 2 x 1200W (80 PLUS Platinum)
Software Included Cisco NX-OS 8.3.1
Warranty 1-year limited, advance parts replacement
Included Accessories 2 fan trays, accessory kit

Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interfaces CLI, SNMPv3, HTTPS, SFTP, SSH-2, RMON, SMI-S
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Supported
OS Platform Cisco NX-OS 8.3.1

Physical & Environmental
Width 17.4 in
Depth 22.3 in
Height 3.4 in
Operating Temperature Range 32 °F to 104 °F
Humidity Operating 10% – 90% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature -40 °F to 158 °F
Humidity Storage 10% – 95% (non-condensing)
Status Indicators System LED indicators
Installed Fans 2 fan trays (redundant)

Interfaces
Total Ports 96 ports (48 active, up to 96 via Ports on Demand)
Port Type 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+
Management Ports 1 x RJ-45 1000Base-T, 1 x 10GBase-X SFP+, 1 x RS-232 console, 1 x USB
Data Transfer Rate Up to 32 Gbps per port
Routing Protocol Support VRRP
Fibre Channel Protocols Supported FC-DA, FC-SP, FCP-4, FC-NVMe, FC-FS, FC-PI-6, many others

Advanced Security Features
Encryption AES
Authentication Protocols RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH2, LDAP
AAA Support Yes
Secure Boot Supported
Anti-Counterfeit Technology Yes
TrustSec Support Yes
OHMS (optical health monitoring) Yes
Secure JTAG Yes

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin Mexico / Malaysia
TAA Compliant Yes
Certifications & Standards FCC Part 15A, ICES-003 Class A, EN55022, EN55024, EN60950, CISPR 22, VCCI Class A, UL 60950, IEC 60950, AS/NZS 3548, RoHS, and more