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Cisco UCS-EP-MDS9396S-16 | 96 x 16G FC (48 active) | PoE: N/A | Uplinks: N/A | License: 48-port base | Includes 48 x 16G SW SFPs

SKU:UCS-EP-MDS9396S-16

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Description

High-density 2RU Fibre Channel SAN switch ideal for core or edge consolidation. This configuration activates 48 of 96 total 16G FC ports and includes 48x 16G shortwave FC SFPs for immediate deployment. Supports 4/8/16 Gbps FC, VSANs, zoning, NPIV, and nonblocking line-rate performance with hot-swappable redundant power and fans. Manage via NX-OS CLI and DCNM for policy-driven operations.

Features

- 48 active 16G FC ports out of 96 total for right-sized initial deployments
- Includes 48 x 16G FC SW SFPs to fast-track rollout
- Nonblocking architecture ensures predictable line-rate performance
- Advanced SAN services: VSANs, zoning, NPIV, and QoS
- Scalable via port-on-demand licenses to 96 active ports
- Redundant, hot-swappable fans and PSUs for continuous operation
- Comprehensive management via NX-OS CLI and DCNM
- Enterprise-ready reliability for core or edge SAN roles

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: Can I enable the remaining 48 ports later?
A: Yes. Additional port-on-demand licenses can be applied to activate up to all 96 ports.

Q: Are the included SFPs shortwave optics?
A: Yes. This configuration includes 48 x 16G FC SW SFPs suitable for multimode fiber with LC connectors.

Q: Does the switch support 8G and 4G Fibre Channel devices?
A: Yes. Ports auto-negotiate 4/8/16 Gbps to interoperate with legacy devices.

Q: Is FCoE supported on this platform?
A: This platform is a native Fibre Channel switch; it does not provide FCoE LAN convergence.

Q: What management tools are available?
A: You can use NX-OS CLI for direct control and Cisco DCNM for centralized SAN management.

Technical Specifications

- Form factor: 2RU fixed-port Fibre Channel switch
- Total ports: 96 x 16G FC SFP (LC); 48 ports licensed active in this unit
- Port speeds: 4/8/16 Gbps auto-negotiating
- Transceivers included: 48 x 16G FC SW SFPs (shortwave)
- Architecture: Line-rate, nonblocking, low-latency switching
- SAN features: VSANs, zoning, NPIV, PortChannels, QoS
- High availability: Hot-swappable redundant fans and power supplies
- Management: NX-OS CLI, DCNM, SNMP, Syslog
- Licensing: Expandable from 48 to 96 active ports via POD licenses
- Cooling/airflow: Front-to-back/back-to-front options (model dependent)

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