| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable 2U |
| Device Type | Switch - 96 ports - managed |
| Power Requirements | AC 100/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
| Power Redundancy | Yes |
| Power Redundancy Scheme | 1+1 |
| Power Supply Type | Internal power supply - hot-plug |
| Installed Power Supplies | 2 |
| Maximum Supported Power Supplies | 2 |
| Power Provided | 1200 Watt |
| 80 PLUS Certification | 80 PLUS Platinum |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS 8.3.1 |
| Weight | 41.62 lbs |
| Included Accessories | 2 fan trays, accessory kit |
| Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year, advance parts replacement, 10-day response |
Cisco MDS 9396T 96-Port 32Gb FC Switch with 48 Active Ports

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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
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Certifications & Compliant Standards | CISPR 22 Class A, EN 60950, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, UL 60950, CE, VCCI Class A, IEC 60825, and more |
Advanced Security Features
| Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+, Secure Shell v.2 (SSH2), LDAP |
| Encryption Algorithm | AES |
| Security Features | Secure Boot, TrustSec, RBAC, AAA, Anti-Counterfeit Technology, Secure JTAG |
| Access Control and Logging | ACL support, Syslog support |
Interfaces
| Data Ports | 48 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ |
| Ports on Demand | 48 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ (additional ports upgradeable up to 96) |
| Management Ports | 1 x 1000Base-T RJ-45, 1 x 10GBase-X SFP+, 1 x RS-232, 1 x USB |
| Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
| Supported Fibre Channel Standards | FC-DA, FC-FLA, FC-GS-3, FC-SP, FC-BB-6, FC-NVMe, and more |
| Routing Protocol | VRRP |
Physical & Environmental
| Width | 17.4 in |
| Depth | 22.3 in |
| Height | 3.4 in |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | 32 °F (0 °C) |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 104 °F (40 °C) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | -40 °F (-40 °C) |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | 158 °F (70 °C) |
| Storage Humidity Range | 10 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Remote Management Protocols | RMON, SNMP v3, HTTPS, SSH-2, CLI, SFTP, SMI-S |
| Software Management Platform | Cisco NX-OS |
| Software Version | NX-OS 8.3.1 |