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Cisco MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch - 96 Ports - 16 Gbit/s - 96 Fiber Channel Ports - Gigabit Ethernet - 48 x Total Expansion Slots - SFP - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 2U - Redundant Power
VPN# DS-C9396S-48E8K9
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- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
- Authorized Cisco partner, genuine warrantied hardware
- TAA-compliant & DoDIN APL procurement paths
- No payment up front, we confirm stock & final total
Overview
Cisco MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch - 96 Ports - 16 Gbit/s - 96 Fiber Channel Ports - Gigabit Ethernet - 48 x Total Expansion Slots - SFP - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 2U - Redundant Power Supply (part number DS-C9396S-48E8K9) is supplied by Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, in the Cisco SAN Switches category. Manageable: Yes.
96 Ports - 16 Gbit/s - 96 Fiber Channel Ports - Gigabit Ethernet - 48 x Total Expansion Slots - SFP - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 2U - Redundant Power Supply
Key specifications: Manageable: Yes · Number of Fibre Channel Ports: 96 · Total Number of Ports: 96 · Number of Active Ports: 48 · Compatible Rack Unit: 2U · Height: 3.4" mm · Width: 17.4" mm · Depth: 22.3" mm.
TAA-compliant and GPC-payable. Request a quote for current pricing, stock, and lead time.
Highlights
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco Cisco MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch - 96 Ports - 16 Gbit/s - 96 Fiber Channel Ports - Gigabit Ethernet - 48 x Total Expansion Slots - SFP - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 2U - Redundant Power datasheet & specifications
Management & Protocols
- Manageable
- Yes
Interfaces/Ports
- Number of Fibre Channel Ports
- 96
- Total Number of Ports
- 96
- Number of Active Ports
- 48
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
Power Description
- Redundant Power Supply
- Yes
- Hot Swappable Power Supply
- Yes
- Plug/Connector Type
- C15 to C16
Media & Performance
- Ethernet Technology
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Data Transfer Rate
- 16 Gbit/s Bps
I/O Expansions
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 48
- Expansion Slot Type
- SFP
General Information
- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Switch
- Product Series
- MDS 9300
- Product Model
- MDS 9396S
Documents & datasheets
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- Document (PDF)
- Document (PDF)
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch - 96 Ports - 16 Gbit/s - 96 Fiber Channel Ports - Gigabit Ethernet - 48 x Total Expansion Slots - SFP - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 2U - Redundant Power (DS-C9396S-48E8K9) cost?
Pricing for the DS-C9396S-48E8K9 is available on request. Send a quick quote request and a Uniqcli specialist will confirm the current price, stock, and lead time, usually within one business day. Lower pricing is available for volume, GPC, and emergency-acquisition orders.
Is the DS-C9396S-48E8K9 TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Yes. Uniqcli is an authorized Cisco partner and supports TAA-compliant, DoDIN APL-ready procurement of the DS-C9396S-48E8K9 for US federal, DoD, state, local, education, healthcare, and enterprise buyers. We accept the Government Purchase Card (GPC) and can support FAR-based urgent and emergency acquisitions.
Can I buy the DS-C9396S-48E8K9 as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single DS-C9396S-48E8K9 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-48E8K9 datasheet and specifications?
The official Cisco datasheet is available on this page (open the gated datasheet for the full PDF), and the Tech Specs section lists ports, power draw, dimensions, and licensing for the DS-C9396S-48E8K9.
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