Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9396T-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-DS-C9396T-K9 | Part #: DS-C9396T-K9 | MPN: DS-C9396T-K9
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About the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9396T-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9396T-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 9396T is a high-density, 96-port 32-Gbps Fibre Channel switch within the Cisco MDS 9000 Series platform, engineered to deliver enterprise-class SAN connectivity with exceptional performance and scalability. Built on the proven MDS 9000 NX-OS operating system, the DS-C9396T-K9 supports 32G, 16G, 8G, and 4G auto-sensing Fibre Channel speeds across all ports, enabling organisations to protect existing infrastructure investments while adopting next-generation storag 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-C9396T-K9 |
| Part Number | DS-C9396T-K9 |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9396T-K9 |
| Product Series | Cisco MDS 9000 |
| Product Model | MDS 9396T |
| Form Factor | 2RU fixed-configuration |
| Total Fibre Channel Ports | 96 |
| Port Speed | 4G / 8G / 16G / 32G Fibre Channel (auto-sensing per port) |
| Switching Bandwidth | 6.144 Tbps |
| Switching Architecture | Non-blocking cut-through |
| Supported Protocols | Fibre Channel (FC), FICON, FCIP, FCoE (with licensing), NPIV, NVMe-over-Fabrics (FC-NVMe) |
| Operating System | Cisco MDS NX-OS |
| Management | CLI, Cisco DCNM, Cisco Intersight, SNMPv3, RMON |
| Zoning Support | Hard zoning, Soft zoning, Smart Zoning, VSAN-based traffic isolation |
| High Availability | Redundant hot-swappable power supplies, redundant hot-swappable fan modules |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant AC power supplies (field-replaceable) |
| Rack Units | 2U |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Regulatory Compliance | UL, CE, FCC Class A |
| Software Licensing Model | Port activation licensing; Advanced Services license available for FCIP, IVR, and analytics features |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9396T-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
What does the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9396T-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch do?
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9396T-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-C9396T-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9396T-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.