Cisco DS-C9396S-48IK9 MDS 9396S 16G FC switch, w/ 48 active ports (port-side intake)

Features

• High-density design with 96 Fibre Channel ports in a compact 2RU form factor.
• Delivers 16 Gbps line-rate performance on all ports.
• Expandable architecture with on-demand port activation for flexibility.
• Integrated flexibility for support of multiprotocol in SAN environments.
• Powerful diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities to simplify operations.
• Advanced traffic management features including congestion control and latency minimization.
• Energy-efficient design with port-side intake airflow.
• Enhanced security features with role-based access control and zoning.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Cisco MDS 9396S
• Form Factor: 2 Rack Units (2RU)
• Number of Ports: 96 ports, with 48 ports active
• Port Speed: 16 Gbps line-rate per port
• Network Protocols: FC, FCoE, and Ethernet
• Throughput: 1536 Gbps full-duplex
• Airflow: Port-side intake
• Power Supplies: Dual, hot-swappable power supplies
• Advanced Features: Fabric-wide QoS, Virtual SANs (VSANs), PortChannel, Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF), and NPIV support
• Management: Cisco NX-OS CLI, DCNM, SNMPv3, and syslog
• Physical Dimensions: 3.39 inches x 17.4 inches x 20.2 inches
• Weight: 25 pounds (approximately)

Frequent Ask Questions

• What is the Cisco DS-C9396S-48IK9 MDS 9396S 16G FC switch?

  The Cisco DS-C9396S-48IK9 MDS 9396S is a Fibre Channel switch designed for high performance, scalability, and flexibility. It comes with 48 active ports and is ideal for medium-sized to large storage networks.

• How many ports does the Cisco MDS 9396S come with?

  The Cisco MDS 9396S comes with 48 active ports, allowing for extensive connectivity options in your network.

• What does "port-side intake" mean for the MDS 9396S switch?

  "Port-side intake" means that the switch has its cooling airflow intake on the same side as the ports, which assists in maintaining the optimal temperature within the data center environment.

• What connectivity options are supported by the Cisco DS-C9396S-48IK9 MDS 9396S?

  The Cisco MDS 9396S supports 16G Fibre Channel connectivity, providing high-performance and low-latency for your storage networking needs.

• What are the key features of the Cisco MDS 9396S switch?

  Key features include high performance with 16G FC ports, scalability, port-side intake cooling, energy efficiency, and extensive security features to safeguard data.

• Is the Cisco DS-C9396S-48IK9 easy to manage?

  Yes, the Cisco MDS 9396S is designed for ease of management with tools that facilitate configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the network, leveraging Cisco\'s management software.

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