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



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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
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 |