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CISCO SOLN SUPP 8X5XNBD for MDS 9396T 32G with 48 Ports + 32G SF

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: CON-SSSNT-DS9396IT
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  • 8x5xNext Business Day (NBD) service plan for MDS 9396T 32G
  • Supports 48 active Fibre Channel ports
  • Includes 32G SF capability
  • TAA compliant for government and enterprise use
  • Manufactured in the United States

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Key Benefits

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  • Provides essential 8x5 NBD hardware support for maintaining SAN performance and uptime.
  • TAA compliance ensures eligibility for government and defense-sector procurement.
  • Originating from the United States, it meets federal and enterprise sourcing standards.

Product Overview

The CISCO SOLN SUPP 8X5XNBD is a dedicated service support solution tailored for the MDS 9396T 32G SAN switch, equipped with 48 active Fibre Channel ports and a 32G SF. It provides an 8x5xNext Business Day (NBD) support agreement, ensuring that customers receive efficient service and part replacements during local business hours, Monday through Friday. This model is especially well-suited for mid-sized to large data centers looking to maintain operational efficiency with dependable support for high-speed storage networking infrastructures.

This support service is fully TAA compliant, making it a suitable option for organizations in regulated sectors including government and defense. Manufactured in the United States, it aligns with federal procurement standards and offers peace of mind regarding origin and compliance requirements. Although specific technical specifications of the switch itself are not included, this maintenance package demonstrates Cisco’s commitment to customer uptime and incident resolution responsiveness.

Organizations relying on high-throughput Fibre Channel SANs can leverage this solution to reduce risks related to hardware failure, avoid costly downtime, and maintain consistent service levels. Efficient replacement logistics and service escalation paths ensure minimized disruptions, enhancing both ROI and system reliability over time.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Solution Support Service
Supported Device Cisco MDS 9396T 32G Fibre Channel Switch
Support Level 8x5xNext Business Day (NBD)
Form Factor Appliance/Hardware Maintenance Support
Service Description Solution Support Next Business Day (NBD) with 8x5 coverage for Cisco MDS 9396T
Supported Ports 48 Active 32G Fibre Channel Ports
Switch Speed 32 Gbps Fibre Channel
Redundancy Support Yes (via switch features)
Service Availability Business Hours, Monday–Friday

Cloud Management & Licensing
Support Coverage Type Hardware and Software Support
Service Access Method Cisco TAC (Technical Assistance Center)
Included Cloud Features Centralized Case Management, Expert Guidance
License Type Subscription/Maintenance (Solution Support)
Contract Duration Annual (Renewable)

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin United States
TAA Compliance Yes
Compliance Standards Federal Procurement Standard Compliant
Quality Assurance Cisco Certified Replacement Parts
Supported Sectors Commercial, Government, Defense

Wireless Features
Wireless Support Not Applicable

Interfaces
Fibre Channel Port Count 48
Port Type 32G Fibre Channel
Host Interface SFP+/SFP28 Pluggable Modules
Data Transfer Rate Up to 32 Gbps (Fibre Channel)

Advanced Security Features
Security Compliance Support Yes (appliance-level configuration guidance included)
Security Advisory Access Included with Cisco Solution Support
Firmware Advisory Updates Included
Malware Protection Assistance By Technical Escalation (as needed)

Physical & Environmental
Applicable Devices Rack-mounted Cisco MDS 9396T Switch
Environmental Application Enterprise Data Center
Installation Type On-premise Hardware Platform
Supported Hardware Environment Temperature-Controlled Data Centers