Cisco DS-C9396T-48ETK9 MDS 9396T 32G Fibre Channel switch, with 48 active ports + 48x32G SW optics, 2 fans, 2 PSUs, port side exhaust

Features

• 48 Active Ports
• 48x 32G SW Optics Included
• 2 Integrated Fans
• 2 Power Supply Units (PSUs)
• Port Side Exhaust for Efficient Cooling
• High-performance 32G Fibre Channel Connectivity
• Advanced Storage Networking Capabilities
• Scalable and Flexible Configuration Options
• Enhanced Security Features
• Compact 2RU Form Factor

Technical Specifications

• Model: Cisco DS-C9396T-48ETK9
• Product Type: Fibre Channel Switch
• Number of Ports: 48 active ports
• Optics: 48x 32G SW Optics
• Cooling: 2 Fans
• Power Supply: 2 PSUs
• Port Configuration: Port side exhaust
• Fibre Channel Speed: 32 Gbps
• Form Factor: 2 Rack Units (2RU)
• Management: Supports Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS
• Security: Comprehensive security features including In-Box Security, Port Security, and FC-SP/FC-SP-2
• Scalability: Supports up to 96 SFP+ in a compact switch

Frequent Ask Questions

• What is the Cisco DS-C9396T-48ETK9 MDS 9396T 32G Fibre Channel Switch?

  The Cisco DS-C9396T-48ETK9 MDS 9396T is a high-performance, scalable Fibre Channel switch designed to support enterprise storage area networks. It includes 48 active ports, along with 48x32G SW optics, 2 fans, and 2 power supply units (PSUs).

• How many ports are available on the Cisco MDS 9396T switch?

  The Cisco MDS 9396T switch comes with 48 active ports.

• What type of optics are included with the switch?

  The switch includes 48x32G SW (short-wave) optics.

• What cooling system does the Cisco MDS 9396T use?

  The switch is equipped with 2 fans for cooling and features port-side exhaust configuration.

• How many power supply units are included in the Cisco MDS 9396T?

  The switch comes with 2 power supply units (PSUs).

• What is the purpose of the Cisco MDS 9396T switch?

  The Cisco MDS 9396T switch is designed to manage and support enterprise storage area networks (SANs), providing high-performance, reliability, and scalability for critical data storage and transfer.

• Is the Cisco MDS 9396T suitable for large-scale enterprises?

  Yes, the Cisco MDS 9396T Fibre Channel switch is suitable for large-scale enterprises due to its high port count, advanced features, and scalability.

• Does the Cisco MDS 9396T support 32G Fibre Channel speeds?

  Yes, the Cisco MDS 9396T switch supports 32G Fibre Channel speeds, offering high bandwidth and performance for storage networks.

• What type of environment is the Cisco MDS 9396T most suited for?

  The switch is most suited for enterprise-level SAN environments that require high-performance data transfer, resilience, and scalability.

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