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Cisco DS-C9396T-48ETK9 | 96x FC 32G, 48 active (PoD), 32G SFPs included, port-exhaust

SKU:DS-C9396T-48ETK9

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Description

Bundle configuration of a 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch with 96 ports (48 active via Ports-on-Demand) and included 32G FC SFPs, using port-side exhaust airflow for hot-aisle deployments. Optimized for high-throughput SAN cores and edge with advanced VSANs, zoning, and deep telemetry.

Features

- 32G FC performance with backward compatibility for seamless migration
- Includes 32G FC SFPs to accelerate deployment
- Hot-aisle friendly port-exhaust airflow
- Scalable Ports-on-Demand licensing from 48 to 96 ports
- Rich SAN feature set with advanced analytics and diagnostics

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: Are transceivers included with this model?
A: Yes, this bundle includes 32G Fibre Channel SFPs; refer to the bundle details for the exact quantity and type.

Q: How many ports are enabled by default?
A: 48 ports are active via Ports-on-Demand, expandable to 96 with additional licenses.

Q: What airflow direction does it use?
A: Port-side exhaust (front-to-back) for hot-aisle containment.

Q: Is it compatible with existing 16G optics and HBAs?
A: Yes, ports auto-negotiate to 16G/8G/4G, ensuring interoperability with existing FC gear.

Q: Does it support Ethernet or FCoE on data ports?
A: No, data ports are native Fibre Channel only.

Technical Specifications

- Port count: 96 x Fibre Channel
- Port speed: 32G FC (auto-negotiates to 16/8/4G FC)
- Active ports: 48 via Ports-on-Demand (expandable to 96 with licenses)
- Bundle: 32G FC SFP transceivers included (quantity per bundle)
- Airflow: port-side exhaust (front-to-back)
- Form factor: 2RU rack-mount
- Redundancy: hot-swappable fans and power supplies
- Protocols/features: VSANs, zoning, NPIV/NPV, FSPF, PortChannels, QoS, Smart Zoning
- Management: NX-OS CLI, DCNM, SNMP, Syslog, REST APIs
- Telemetry/diagnostics: slow-drain detection, fabric-path visibility, link health

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