Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9396S-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-DS-C9396S-K9 | Part #: DS-C9396S-K9 | MPN: DS-C9396S-K9
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About the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9396S-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9396S-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features Fibre Channel interface. The Cisco MDS 9396S is a high-density, 96-port 1/2/4/8/16G Fibre Channel switch designed for enterprise and service provider storage area networks. Built on the mature and trusted Cisco MDS 9000 platform architecture, the DS-C9396S-K9 delivers a full 96 line-rate Fibre Channel ports in a compact 2-rack-unit (2RU) form factor, making it well-suited for large-scale SAN deployments where port density and rack space efficiency are both critical requirements. The switch supports a Available in brand new condition. Cisco network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-DS-C9396S-K9 |
| Part Number | DS-C9396S-K9 |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9396S-K9 |
| Product Family | Cisco MDS 9000 Series |
| Product Line | MDS 9396S |
| Form Factor | 2RU rack-mount |
| Total Fibre Channel Ports | 96 |
| Supported Port Speeds | 2G, 4G, 8G, 16G Fibre Channel (auto-sensing) |
| Port Type | SFP+ (small form-factor pluggable) |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 3.07 Tbps aggregate |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Supported Protocols | Fibre Channel (FC), FCIP, FICON, NPIV, VSAN |
| High Availability Features | In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), redundant power supplies, redundant fan modules |
| Management Interfaces | CLI (SSH, Telnet), SNMP v1/v2c/v3, XML, Cisco DCNM |
| Power Supplies | Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies |
| Cooling | Front-to-rear airflow with hot-swappable fan modules |
| Rack Units | 2RU |
| Standards Compliance | Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA), ANSI T11 FC standards |
| Virtualization Support | NPIV (N-Port Identifier Virtualization), VSAN |
| Software Features | Zoning, FSPF, SAN Analytics (NX-OS dependent release), Call Home, Smart Call Home |
| Compatibility | Cisco UCS, Cisco DCNM, VMware vSphere, major SAN storage arrays |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9396S-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
What does the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9396S-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch do?
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9396S-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9396S-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9396S-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.