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Cisco DS-C9396V-48IVK9P | 96-port 64G Fibre Channel switch, 48 ports active; incl. 48x 64G SW optics (SFP56, 64GFC SW, 850nm MMF, up to 100m OM4, LC); uplinks: n/a; license tier: base

SKU:DS-C9396V-48IVK9P

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Description

High-density 2U Fibre Channel SAN switch for modern storage fabrics. This configuration enables 48 active 64G FC ports on a 96-port chassis and includes 48x 64G shortwave MMF transceivers for rapid deployment. Line-rate switching, backward compatibility with 32G/16G FC, and support for FC-NVMe make it ideal for core or edge SAN roles.

Features

- High-density 64G FC switching for modern SANs
- Includes 64G shortwave optics for immediate deployment
- Backward compatibility protects existing 32G/16G investments
- SAN-scale features: VSANs, zoning, and port-channels
- Redundant, hot-swappable power and cooling for uptime
- Telemetry and analytics ready (license/feature dependent)
- NVMe/FC capable for next-generation storage performance

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 configuration?
A: Yes. It includes 48x 64G FC shortwave (MMF) SFP56 optics.

Q: Can I enable more than 48 ports later?
A: Yes. The hardware supports up to 96 ports; additional port licenses/enables can be applied as needed.

Q: Is it backward compatible with 32G and 16G Fibre Channel devices?
A: Yes. Ports auto-negotiate to 32G or 16G with appropriate optics and cabling.

Q: Does this switch support Ethernet or FCoE?
A: No. It is a native Fibre Channel switch; Ethernet/PoE/FCoE are not supported on these ports.

Q: Which management tools are supported?
A: NX-OS SAN CLI, Cisco DCNM/NDFC, and standard protocols such as SNMP and SSH.

Q: Does it support FC-NVMe?
A: Yes, with suitable software versions and configuration.

Technical Specifications

- Platform: Fixed 2U Fibre Channel SAN switch (MDS 9396V series)
- Active ports: 48 of 96 total SFP-based FC ports enabled
- Port speeds: 64/32/16G FC (auto-negotiation per port)
- Optics included: 48x 64G FC SW (SFP56, 850nm MMF, LC duplex)
- Port form factor: SFP-based (64G SFP56, 32G SFP28, 16G SFP+ compatible)
- Throughput: Line-rate switching on all active ports
- Fabric features: VSANs, zoning, port-channels, NPIV/NPV
- Storage protocols: Native Fibre Channel, FC-NVMe capable
- Management: NX-OS SAN CLI, DCNM/NDFC support, SNMP/SSH
- Redundancy: Dual hot-swappable AC PSUs and hot-swappable fans
- Telemetry: sFlow/analytics options (feature/license dependent)
- Airflow: Data center front-to-back/back-to-front options (model dependent)
- Security: RADIUS/TACACS+, RBAC, secure boot (software dependent)
- Mounting: Rack-mount kit compatible (rails/brackets may be required)

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