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Cisco DS-C9396S-96E8K9 | 96x 16G Fibre Channel (SFP+) | includes 8G FC SFPs | port-side exhaust | 2U

SKU:DS-C9396S-96E8K9

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Description

High-density 96-port 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN switch with line-rate performance on every port, ideal for core, edge, or top-of-rack fabrics. This configuration provides port-side exhaust airflow and comes bundled with 8G FC SFP optics for rapid deployment. Advanced SAN features include VSANs, zoning, NPIV, port channels, and slow-drain detection, with optional licenses for extended capabilities such as Inter-VSAN Routing.

Features

- Dense 96-port 16G FC to consolidate SAN edge and core
- Line-rate throughput with consistent low latency
- Bundled 8G FC SFPs for immediate deployment
- Robust SAN services: VSANs, zoning, NPIV, and ISL PortChannels
- Hot-swappable power and fans for serviceability
- Flexible optics support for shortwave and longwave FC SFPs

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: Does this switch support Ethernet or FCoE?
A: No. It is a native Fibre Channel SAN switch and does not provide Ethernet/FCoE switching.

Q: Are SFP transceivers included?
A: Yes. This bundle includes 8G Fibre Channel SFP optics.

Q: Can I mix 4G, 8G, and 16G devices on the same chassis?
A: Yes. Ports are autosensing across 4/8/16 Gbps Fibre Channel.

Q: What is the airflow direction?
A: Port-side exhaust (front-to-back).

Q: Is advanced functionality license-activated?
A: Yes. Some features (such as Inter-VSAN Routing) require additional licenses.

Technical Specifications

- Ports: 96x autosensing 4/8/16 Gbps Fibre Channel
- Optics form factor: SFP/SFP+ (FC)
- Included optics: 8G FC SFPs bundle
- Connector type: LC (with applicable SFPs)
- Airflow: port-side exhaust (front-to-back)
- Form factor: 2U rack-mount
- Performance: line-rate on all ports with cut-through forwarding
- Redundancy: dual hot-swappable power supplies and hot-swappable fans
- Fabric features: VSAN, zoning, NPIV, PortChannels (ISL), slow-drain detection
- Management: CLI, DCNM, SNMP, role-based access control
- Licensing: supports optional feature licenses (e.g., IVR)

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