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Cisco MDS 9396T Fibre Channel Switch - 48 Ports - 32 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - 96 x SFP+ Slots - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 2U
VPN# DS-C9396T-48ITK9
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Overview
Cisco MDS 9396T Fibre Channel Switch - 48 Ports - 32 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - 96 x SFP+ Slots - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 2U (part number DS-C9396T-48ITK9) is supplied by Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, in the Cisco SAN Switches category. Manageable: Yes.
48 Ports - 32 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - 96 x SFP+ Slots - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 2U
• High density and scale: • Ninety-six 32-Gbps line rate Enhanced Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+) ports provide an aggregate bandwidth of 3-Tbps per switch for highly scalable designs for hyperscale environments that drive several thousands of virtual machine instances within the rack. This switch provides at least 6 ports that can be configured with up to 8270 Buffer-To-Buffer (B2B) credits that can be connected to remote data centers as far as 612 km (380 miles) using native Fibre Channel connectivity at 32-Gbps speeds. These distances become even greater at lower speeds. • Fully integrated SAN analytics: • This feature-rich switch also offers state-of-the-art SAN analytics and telemetry capabilities that have been built into this-next generation hardware platform. This new state-of-the-art technology couples the next-generation port ASIC with a fully dedicated Network Processing Unit designed to complete analytics calculations in real time on the 32-Gbps line card. The telemetry data extracted from the inspection of the frame headers are calculated on board (within the switch) and, using an industry-leading open format, can be streamed to any analytics-visualization platform. • High performance:
Key specifications: Manageable: Yes · Number of Fibre Channel Ports: 48 · Total Number of Ports: 48 · 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
- High density and scale:
- Ninety-six 32-Gbps line rate Enhanced Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP+) ports provide an aggregate bandwidth of 3-Tbps per switch for highly scalable designs for hyperscale environments that drive several thousands of virtual machine instances within the rack. This switch provides at least 6 ports that can be configured with up to 8270 Buffer-To-Buffer (B2B) credits that can be connected to remote data centers as far as 612 km (380 miles) using native Fibre Channel connectivity at 32-Gbps speeds. These distances become even greater at lower speeds.
- Fully integrated SAN analytics:
- This feature-rich switch also offers state-of-the-art SAN analytics and telemetry capabilities that have been built into this-next generation hardware platform. This new state-of-the-art technology couples the next-generation port ASIC with a fully dedicated Network Processing Unit designed to complete analytics calculations in real time on the 32-Gbps line card. The telemetry data extracted from the inspection of the frame headers are calculated on board (within the switch) and, using an industry-leading open format, can be streamed to any analytics-visualization platform.
- 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.
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco Cisco MDS 9396T Fibre Channel Switch - 48 Ports - 32 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - 96 x SFP+ Slots - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 2U datasheet & specifications
Management & Protocols
- Manageable
- Yes
Interfaces/Ports
- Number of Fibre Channel Ports
- 48
- Total Number of Ports
- 48
- 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)
- 41.62 lb g
Media & Performance
- Data Transfer Rate
- 32 Gbit/s Bps
Miscellaneous
- Package Contents
- MDS 9396T Fibre Channel Switch Power Cord
Power Description
- Maximum Power Supply Wattage
- 1200 W W
I/O Expansions
- Number of SFP+ Slots
- 96
General Information
- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Switch
- Product Series
- MDS 9300
- Product Model
- 9396T
Documents & datasheets
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco MDS 9396T Fibre Channel Switch - 48 Ports - 32 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - 96 x SFP+ Slots - Manageable - Rack-mountable - 2U (DS-C9396T-48ITK9) cost?
Pricing for the DS-C9396T-48ITK9 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-C9396T-48ITK9 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-C9396T-48ITK9 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-C9396T-48ITK9 as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single DS-C9396T-48ITK9 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-48ITK9 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-C9396T-48ITK9.
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