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Cisco DS-C9396V-96ETK9P | 96-port 64G Fibre Channel switch, 96 ports active; incl. 96x 32G SW optics (SFP28, 32GFC SW, 850nm MMF, up to 100m OM4, LC); uplinks: n/a; license tier: base

SKU:DS-C9396V-96ETK9P

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Description

High-density 2U Fibre Channel SAN switch fully populated with 96 active ports. Includes 96x 32G shortwave MMF transceivers for immediate deployment while maintaining 64G-ready hardware for future upgrades. Delivers line-rate performance, broad interoperability, and FC-NVMe support for demanding storage fabrics.

Features

- Full 96-port activation for maximum SAN density
- Includes 32G SW optics to simplify initial rollout
- 64G-ready hardware enables seamless future upgrades
- Enterprise SAN features: VSAN/zoning/port-channels
- Redundant PSUs and fans for high availability
- Supports FC-NVMe for next-gen 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 96x 32G FC shortwave (MMF) SFP28 optics.

Q: Can I upgrade to 64G optics later?
A: Yes. The switch supports 64G SFP56 shortwave optics on any port.

Q: Is it backward compatible with 16G FC?
A: Yes. Ports negotiate to 16G with matching optics and cabling.

Q: Does this switch support Ethernet or PoE?
A: No. It is Fibre Channel only; there are no Ethernet or PoE features.

Q: Which management platforms are supported?
A: NX-OS SAN CLI and Cisco DCNM/NDFC, plus SNMP and SSH.

Technical Specifications

- Platform: Fixed 2U Fibre Channel SAN switch (MDS 9396V series)
- Active ports: 96 of 96 total SFP-based FC ports enabled
- Port speeds: 64/32/16G FC (auto-negotiation per port; bundled optics run at 32G)
- Optics included: 96x 32G FC SW (SFP28, 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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