Catalyst switches
Cisco MDS 9396T 32G 2 RU Fibre Channel Switch
VPN# DS-C9396T-48IK9-RF
RefurbishedAvailable to order · ships in about 1 to 2 weeks
Pre-tax. GPC accepted; ask about volume and emergency-acquisition pricing.
- Product Type
- SAN Switch Chassis
- Number of Fibre Channel Ports
- 48
- Product Family
- MDS 9300
- Brand Name
- Cisco
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
- Data Transfer Rate
- 32 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 9396T 32G 2 RU Fibre Channel Switch - 32 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - Rack-mountable - 2U - Refurbished - 1 Year (part number DS-C9396T-48IK9-RF) is supplied by Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, in the Cisco SAN Switches category. Compatible Rack Unit: 2U.
32 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - Rack-mountable - 2U - Refurbished - 1 Year
• High performance: The MDS 9396T architecture, with centralized nonblocking arbitration, provides consistent 32-Gbps low-latency performance across all traffic conditions for every Fibre Channel port on the switch. • Capital Expenditure (CapEx) savings: The 32-Gbps ports allow users to deploy them on existing 16- or 8-Gbps transceivers, reducing initial CapEx and investment protection with an option to upgrade to 32-Gbps transceivers and adapters whenever needed. • Grow in-small increments: The MDS 9396T Fibre Channel Switch provides an option to deploy as few as 48 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports in the entry-level variant, and then grow in increments of 16 ports to up to 96 ports. This allows four possible configurations of 48, 64, 80, and 96 ports. • Intelligent network services: Slow-drain detection and isolation, Virtual SAN (VSAN) identifier, Access Control Lists (ACLs) for hardware-based intelligent frame processing, smart zoning, and fabricwide Quality of Service (QoS) enable migration from SAN islands to enterprisewide storage networks. Traffic encryption is optionally available to meet stringent security requirements. • Sophisticated diagnostics: The MDS 9396T provides intelligent diagnostics tools such as Inter-Switch Link (ISL) diagnostics, HBA diagnostics with leading HBA vendors, read diagnostic parameters, protocol decoding, network analysis tools, and integrated Cisco Call Home capability for greater reliability, faster problem resolution
Key specifications: Compatible Rack Unit: 2U · Height: 3.4" mm · Width: 17.4" mm · Depth: 22.3" mm · Form Factor: Rack-mountable · Weight (Approximate): 41.62 lb g · Data Transfer Rate: 32 Gbit/s Bps · Limited Warranty: 1 Year Year.
TAA-compliant and GPC-payable. Request a quote for current pricing, stock, and lead time.
Highlights
- High performance: The MDS 9396T architecture, with centralized nonblocking arbitration, provides consistent 32-Gbps low-latency performance across all traffic conditions for every Fibre Channel port on the switch.
- Capital Expenditure (CapEx) savings: The 32-Gbps ports allow users to deploy them on existing 16- or 8-Gbps transceivers, reducing initial CapEx and investment protection with an option to upgrade to 32-Gbps transceivers and adapters whenever needed.
- Grow in-small increments: The MDS 9396T Fibre Channel Switch provides an option to deploy as few as 48 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports in the entry-level variant, and then grow in increments of 16 ports to up to 96 ports. This allows four possible configurations of 48, 64, 80, and 96 ports.
- Intelligent network services: Slow-drain detection and isolation, Virtual SAN (VSAN) identifier, Access Control Lists (ACLs) for hardware-based intelligent frame processing, smart zoning, and fabricwide Quality of Service (QoS) enable migration from SAN islands to enterprisewide storage networks. Traffic encryption is optionally available to meet stringent security requirements.
- Sophisticated diagnostics: The MDS 9396T provides intelligent diagnostics tools such as Inter-Switch Link (ISL) diagnostics, HBA diagnostics with leading HBA vendors, read diagnostic parameters, protocol decoding, network analysis tools, and integrated Cisco Call Home capability for greater reliability, faster problem resolution
- Secure-boot and anti-counterfeiting tec
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco MDS 9396T 32G 2 RU Fibre Channel Switch datasheet and specifications
Physical Characteristics
- Compatible Rack Unit
- 2U
- Height
- 3.4" mm
- Width
- 17.4" mm
- Depth
- 22.3" mm
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
- Weight (Approximate)
- 41.62 lb g
Media & Performance
- Data Transfer Rate
- 32 Gbit/s Bps
Warranty
- Limited Warranty
- 1 Year Year
Interfaces/Ports
- Number of Fibre Channel Ports
- 48
General Information
- Product Type
- SAN Switch Chassis
- Product Condition
- Refurbished
- Product Series
- MDS 9300
Documents & datasheets
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco MDS 9396T 32G 2 RU Fibre Channel Switch - 32 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - Rack-mountable - 2U - Refurbished - 1 Year (DS-C9396T-48IK9-RF) cost?
Uniqcli sells the DS-C9396T-48IK9-RF for $36,834.20 against a Cisco list price of $53,294.12. 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-C9396T-48IK9-RF TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Often yes, but it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the DS-C9396T-48IK9-RF 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-C9396T-48IK9-RF 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-C9396T-48IK9-RF and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time, usually within one business day.
Can I buy the DS-C9396T-48IK9-RF as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single DS-C9396T-48IK9-RF 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-C9396T-48IK9-RF datasheet and specifications?
The DS-C9396T-48IK9-RF datasheet is on this page: open the gated document for the full PDF. The specifications section also lists ports, power, and dimensions where Cisco publishes them.
Need the DS-C9396T-48IK9-RF 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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