Cisco DS-C9396S-48ESK9 MDS 9396S 16G FC switch, w/ 48 active ports (port-side exhaust) + 16G SW SFPs

Features

• High-density design with 48 active ports and 16G Fibre Channel (FC) connectivity.
• Port-side exhaust airflow design for optimized cooling.
• Includes 16G Short-Wavelength (SW) Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) transceivers.
• Designed for deployment in data centers requiring high-speed data transfer and reduced latency.
• Scalable architecture suitable for growing networking demands.
• Enhanced network security with built-in advanced security features.
• Comprehensive diagnostics and monitoring tools for efficient network management.
• Energy-efficient design to reduce operational costs.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Cisco DS-C9396S-48ESK9
• Type: MDS 9396S 16G Fibre Channel switch
• Ports: 48 active ports
• Port Speed: 16G FC
• Transceivers: 16G Short-Wavelength (SW) Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP)
• Airflow: Port-side exhaust
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• Management: Supports Cisco Data Center Network Manager

Frequent Ask Questions

• What is the Cisco DS-C9396S-48ESK9 MDS 9396S 16G FC Switch?

  The Cisco DS-C9396S-48ESK9 is a high-density, flexible and cost-effective 16G Fibre Channel (FC) switch. It comes with 48 active ports and is designed for enterprise SANs with robust performance and scalability.

• How many active ports does the Cisco DS-C9396S-48ESK9 have?

  This switch comes with 48 active ports.

• What type of transceivers are included with the Cisco DS-C9396S-48ESK9?

  The switch includes 16G SW SFPs (Small Form-factor Pluggable transceivers).

• What is the airflow direction of the Cisco DS-C9396S-48ESK9?

  The airflow direction is port-side exhaust.

• What are the main features of the Cisco DS-C9396S-48ESK9?

  The main features include high performance with 16G FC speeds, scalability up to 96 ports, energy efficiency, and comprehensive security features tailored for enterprise SAN environments.

• Can the Cisco DS-C9396S-48ESK9 be expanded?

  Yes, this switch can be easily expanded to meet growing data center requirements.

• What deployment scenarios is the Cisco DS-C9396S-48ESK9 suitable for?

  This switch is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses, large enterprises, and service provider environments looking to deploy high-performance, scalable SANs.

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• We offer advanced logistics solutions, such as same day delivery, same day collection, overnight delivery, tailgate services, data centre & secure location deliveries, etc.
• Our logistics team ensure every item is packed safe and secure, ensuring no damage occurs to your equipment, in fact, our customers often comment on how good our packing is, check out our ratings on trustpilot.

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