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Cisco DS-C9396V-48IVK9 | 96x64G Fibre Channel (48 active), 48 x 64GB Shortwave Optic bundle

DS-C9396V-48IVK9

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Description

High‑density 64G Fibre Channel switch for modern SAN cores and edge deployments. Ships with 48 of 96 ports enabled to deliver line‑rate FC throughput and essential SAN services including VSANs, zoning, NPIV, and link aggregation. Backward compatibility with 32G/16G/8G protects existing investments while enabling a smooth transition to Gen‑7 FC performance.

Features

64G FC readiness with seamless interoperability to prior FC generations
- Scalable licensing from 48 to 96 active ports
- Comprehensive SAN services for secure, segmented fabrics
- Operational visibility with real‑time counters and flow metrics
- Redundant, hot‑swap components for high availability

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.

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Technical Specifications

Port density: 96 x 64G Fibre Channel (48 ports active)
- Port speeds: 8/16/32/64G FC auto‑negotiate
- Throughput: Line‑rate on all active ports
- Fabric features: VSANs, zoning, NPIV, port‑channels, F‑port trunking
- Monitoring: Flow telemetry and congestion visibility
- Management: CLI, API/automation, SNMP; SAN controller integration
- Resiliency: Dual hot‑swappable PSUs and N+1 fans
- Form factor: 2RU class rack mount
- Licensing: Pay‑as‑you‑grow port activation

FAQs

Q: What differentiates the 48‑port active variants?
A: Both provide 96 physical ports with 48 enabled; remaining ports can be activated via licenses depending on feature bundles.

Q: Is it suitable for mixed‑speed fabrics?
A: Yes. Each port negotiates 8/16/32/64G FC, allowing phased upgrades.

Q: Are Ethernet uplinks available?
A: No. This is a Fibre Channel SAN switch; Ethernet and PoE are not applicable.

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