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Cisco DS-C9396V-96ITK9P | 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-96ITK9P

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Description

High-capacity 2U Fibre Channel SAN switch with 96 active ports and 96x 32G shortwave MMF transceivers included for immediate fabric expansion. The platform is 64G-capable for future upgrades while delivering reliable line-rate performance today, with FC-NVMe support.

Features

- Full 96-port activation for large SAN deployments
- Includes 32G SW optics for plug-and-play expansion
- 64G-capable hardware for future-proof scaling
- Comprehensive SAN feature set and analytics readiness
- Redundant, hot-swappable PSUs and fans for resiliency
- Supports FC-NVMe for modern 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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FAQs

Technical Specifications

FAQs

Q: What optics are included?
A: 96x 32G FC shortwave (MMF) SFP28 optics are included.

Q: Can I upgrade ports to 64G later?
A: Yes. Install 64G SFP56 shortwave optics to run links at 64G FC.

Q: Is it compatible with 16G FC devices?
A: Yes. Ports can negotiate to 16G with appropriate optics and cabling.

Q: Does the switch provide Ethernet or PoE features?
A: No. It is Fibre Channel only; Ethernet/PoE are not supported.

Q: How is it managed?
A: Via 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 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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