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Cisco DS-C9396V-96EVK9P | 96-port 64G Fibre Channel switch, 96 ports active; incl. 96x 64G SW optics (SFP56, 64GFC SW, 850nm MMF, up to 100m OM4, LC); uplinks: n/a; license tier: base

SKU:DS-C9396V-96EVK9P

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Description

Performance-optimized 2U Fibre Channel SAN switch with all 96 ports active and 96x 64G shortwave MMF transceivers included for highest throughput and lowest latency in mission-critical fabrics. Backward compatible with 32G/16G and ready for FC-NVMe workloads.

Features

- All 96 ports active for maximum fabric scale
- Includes 64G SW optics for peak FC performance
- Backward compatible with 32G/16G investments
- Advanced SAN feature set: VSANs, zoning, port-channels
- Redundant power and cooling for continuous operation
- NVMe/FC capable for modern low-latency storage

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 64G FC shortwave (MMF) SFP56 optics.

Q: Is it compatible with existing 32G or 16G FC infrastructure?
A: Yes. Ports auto-negotiate to 32G/16G with matching optics and cabling.

Q: Does the switch support FC-NVMe?
A: Yes, with appropriate software versions and configuration.

Q: Does it provide Ethernet uplinks or PoE?
A: No. All ports are Fibre Channel; Ethernet/PoE are not supported.

Q: What management options are available?
A: NX-OS SAN CLI, Cisco DCNM/NDFC, 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 at 64G)
- Optics included: 96x 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 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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