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Cisco DS-C9396S-48IK9 | 48 x 16G FC active (POD to 96); 2RU; airflow: port-side intake; optics: SFP+ slots 2/4/8/16G FC, SW 850 nm MMF LC (optics not included)

SKU:DS-C9396S-48IK9

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Description

Compact 2RU 16G Fibre Channel SAN switch with 48 active ports and scalable licensing to 96. Delivers line‑rate performance, redundant hot‑swap PSUs and fans, NX‑OS management, and rich SAN services including VSANs, zoning, and NPIV/NPV. This airflow variant uses port‑side intake for back‑to‑front cooling, ideal for specific aisle/cooling designs. Populate with your preferred 2/4/8/16G FC SFP+ optics.

Features

- Scalable 16G FC SAN switching: 48 active to 96 with POD
- 2RU chassis with redundant hot-swappable PSUs and fans
- Line-rate performance and comprehensive SAN feature set
- Port-side intake airflow for back-to-front cooling environments
- Flexible optics options via SFP+ 2/4/8/16G FC

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Q: Which airflow does this variant provide?
A: Port-side intake (back-to-front) airflow.

Q: Are transceivers included?
A: No. Add SFP+ Fibre Channel optics as needed (2/4/8/16G SW, 850 nm, LC).

Q: How can I expand beyond 48 active ports?
A: Use Ports On-Demand licenses in 12-port increments up to 96 ports.

Q: Does it interoperate with older 4G/8G FC devices?
A: Yes. Ports autosense and negotiate 2/4/8/16 Gbps with compatible optics.

Q: Is 32G Fibre Channel supported?
A: No. Maximum supported port speed is 16 Gbps.

Technical Specifications

- Switching type: Fibre Channel SAN
- Port density: 96 x SFP+ (Fibre Channel), 48 active base
- Port speeds: 2/4/8/16 Gbps autosensing
- Licensing: Ports On-Demand (12-port increments) up to 96 ports
- Form factor: 2RU rack-mount
- Airflow: Port-side intake (back-to-front)
- Performance: Line-rate on all enabled ports
- Redundancy: Dual hot-swappable PSUs and hot-swappable fan modules
- Management: Cisco NX-OS CLI, DCNM support, SNMP, RMON
- SAN features: VSANs, zoning, smart zoning, NPIV/NPV, QoS
- Optics: SFP+ slots for 2/4/8/16G FC short‑wave optics
- Optics included: Not included
- Connector type (supported): LC duplex multimode

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