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Cisco DS-C9396S-96ESK9 | 96x 16G Fibre Channel (SFP+) | port-side exhaust | 2U

SKU:DS-C9396S-96ESK9

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Description

Enterprise-class 96-port 16 Gbps Fibre Channel SAN switch with port-side exhaust airflow for front-to-back data center cooling. Delivers line-rate performance, advanced SAN services (VSANs, zoning, NPIV, port channels), and supports optional licenses for capabilities such as Inter-VSAN Routing.

Features

- High-density 96x 16G FC for scalable SAN fabrics
- Line-rate switching with deterministic latency
- Front-to-back cooling for hot-aisle/cold-aisle alignment
- Comprehensive SAN feature set: VSANs, zoning, NPIV, ISL aggregation
- Service-friendly hardware with redundant, hot-swappable components

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: Is this an Ethernet switch?
A: No. It is a Fibre Channel SAN switch for storage networking.

Q: What optics can I use?
A: Compatible with FC SFP/SFP+ optics (shortwave/longwave) using LC connectors.

Q: Does it support mixed-speed devices?
A: Yes. Ports autosense 4/8/16 Gbps FC.

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

Q: Are advanced features license-activated?
A: Yes. Some capabilities require additional licenses.

Technical Specifications

- Ports: 96x autosensing 4/8/16 Gbps Fibre Channel
- Optics form factor: SFP/SFP+ (FC); LC connector with applicable optics
- Airflow: port-side exhaust (front-to-back)
- Form factor: 2U rack-mount
- Performance: line-rate on all ports with low latency
- Redundancy: dual hot-swappable power supplies; hot-swappable fans
- Fabric features: VSAN, zoning, NPIV, ISL PortChannels, slow-drain detection
- Management: CLI, DCNM, SNMP, RBAC
- Licensing: supports optional feature licenses (e.g., IVR)

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