
Catalyst switches
Cisco MDS 9396S 16G FC Switch, with 48 Active Ports (Port-side Exhaust)
VPN# DS-C9396S-48EK9
NewAvailable to order · ships in about 1 to 2 weeks
Pre-tax. GPC accepted; ask about volume and emergency-acquisition pricing.
- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Switch
- Number of Fibre Channel Ports
- 48
- Product Family
- MDS 9300
- Expansion Slot Type
- SFP+
- Brand Name
- Cisco
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
- Data Transfer Rate
- 16 Gbit/s
- Authorized Cisco partner: genuine, warranty-valid, never gray-market
- GPC accepted · Simplified Acquisition & FAR-based purchase orders
- Free US shipping over $2,500.00 · 30-day returns
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Overview
Cisco MDS 9396S 16G FC Switch, with 48 Active Ports (Port-side Exhaust) - 16 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - 1 x RJ-45 - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 2U - Redundant Power Supply (part number DS-C9396S-48EK9) is supplied by Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, in the Cisco SAN Switches category. Manageable: Yes.
16 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - 1 x RJ-45 - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 2U - Redundant Power Supply
Key specifications: Manageable: Yes · Compatible Rack Unit: 2U · Height: 3.4" mm · Width: 17.4" mm · Depth: 22.3" mm · Form Factor: Rack-mountable · Weight (Approximate): 39.24 lb g · Data Transfer Rate: 16 Gbit/s Bps.
TAA-compliant and GPC-payable. Request a quote for current pricing, stock, and lead time.
Highlights
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco MDS 9396S 16G FC Switch, with 48 Active Ports (Port-side Exhaust) datasheet and specifications
Management & Protocols
- Manageable
- Yes
Physical Characteristics
- Compatible Rack Unit
- 2U
- Height
- 3.4" mm
- Width
- 17.4" mm
- Depth
- 22.3" mm
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
- Weight (Approximate)
- 39.24 lb g
Media & Performance
- Data Transfer Rate
- 16 Gbit/s Bps
I/O Expansions
- Expansion Slot Type
- SFP+
Interfaces/Ports
- Number of Fibre Channel Ports
- 48
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports
- 1
Power Description
- Redundant Power Supply
- Yes
General Information
- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Switch
- Product Series
- MDS 9300
- Product Model
- MDS 9396S
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco MDS 9396S 16G FC Switch, with 48 Active Ports (Port-side Exhaust) - 16 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - 1 x RJ-45 - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 2U - Redundant Power Supply (DS-C9396S-48EK9) cost?
Uniqcli sells the DS-C9396S-48EK9 for $37,569.68 against a Cisco list price of $54,331.50. Add it to your cart and submit to confirm current pricing, stock, and lead time. Lower pricing is available for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) buys, and emergency or urgent acquisitions. Free US shipping on orders over $2,500.00.
Is the DS-C9396S-48EK9 TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Often yes, but it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the DS-C9396S-48EK9 in several countries, so Trade Agreements Act (TAA) status varies by production lot. Uniqcli is an authorized Cisco partner: we confirm the country of origin before shipment, and if a given DS-C9396S-48EK9 is not TAA-designated, we will source a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model. Either way the result is DoDIN APL-ready procurement for US federal, DoD, state, local, education, healthcare, and enterprise buyers, with Government Purchase Card (GPC) acceptance and FAR-based urgent and emergency acquisition support. Request a TAA-compliant quote for the DS-C9396S-48EK9 and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time, usually within one business day.
Can I buy the DS-C9396S-48EK9 as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single DS-C9396S-48EK9 through the cart, or ask about lower pricing for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) purchases, and emergency or urgent (FAR-based) acquisitions. There is no payment up front: we confirm availability and the final total before invoicing.
Where can I find the DS-C9396S-48EK9 datasheet and specifications?
The specifications section on this page lists the published specs for the DS-C9396S-48EK9, including ports, power, and dimensions where Cisco publishes them. Ask us for the full Cisco datasheet and we will send the current PDF with your quote.
Need the DS-C9396S-48EK9 TAA-compliant for federal or DoD?
Cisco builds this model in multiple countries, so TAA status depends on the production lot. We confirm country of origin before shipment, and if a unit isn't TAA-designated, we'll quote a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model, DoDIN APL-ready and GPC-payable.
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