DS-C9396T-48IK9 – 48x32G FC Ports – Base Chassis – Intake SAN Switch
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DS-C9396T-48IK9 Description
DS-C9396T-48IK9 is a Cisco MDS 9396T 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch base configuration with 48 active Fibre Channel ports, two fans, two power supplies, and port-side intake airflow.
This SKU is the intake-airflow base order for buyers who need the MDS 9396T platform without a bundled 48-count shortwave optic package. DS-C9396T-48ITK9 keeps port-side intake airflow but adds 48 Cisco 32G SW optics, while DS-C9396T-48EK9 changes the same 48-port base configuration to port-side exhaust airflow.
Quote review should separate the chassis PID from the optic plan, rack airflow direction, 16-port activation path, Cisco MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later, and Cisco DCNM 11(0) or later. Price, stock, warranty, and shipping checks should come after those technical order boundaries are clear.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
DS-C9396T-48IK9 |
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Product family |
Cisco MDS 9396T |
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Product type |
32G Fibre Channel SAN switch base module |
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Order configuration |
48 active Fibre Channel ports, 2 fans, 2 PSUs, port-side intake |
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Active ports at order |
48 Fibre Channel ports |
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Maximum Fibre Channel ports |
96 SFP+ Fibre Channel ports |
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Port speed |
4/8/16/32 Gbps autosensing |
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Included FC optics |
Not included in this base PID |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side intake |
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Port expansion path |
16-port activation increments to 64, 80, and 96 ports |
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Power supplies |
2 x 1200W AC/HVAC/HVDC bidirectional PSUs |
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Minimum NX-OS release |
Cisco MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later |
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Form factor |
2RU rack-mountable switch |
Product Performance
Key Features
DS-C9396T-48IK9 combines the 48-port base activation with port-side intake airflow. That makes the airflow PID a primary rack-cooling check before accessories or optics are added to the order.
The base PID does not include the 48 x 32G SW optics listed in the matching intake bundle. Procurement should add optics only after the SAN cabling plan confirms SW or LW media.
Cisco lists 16-port on-demand activation for MDS 9396T growth from the 48-port base to 96 ports. This helps buyers stage active-port capacity without replacing the fixed switch platform.
The MDS 9396T hardware uses six 16-port groups. Storage teams can map host, array, and inter-switch links against those groups when future activations are planned.
The platform uses two hot-swappable fan modules and two hot-swappable power supplies. For this intake PID, spare fan planning should stay aligned with the DS-C96S-FAN-I airflow direction.
Cisco lists MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later and Cisco DCNM 11(0) or later for the MDS 9396T platform. Existing fabric versions should be checked before deployment.
Application Scenarios
DS-C9396T-48IK9 fits SAN refresh projects that need a Cisco MDS 9396T switch starting at 48 active 32G Fibre Channel ports with intake airflow.
Use this PID when the switch line should not automatically include 48 shortwave transceivers. The optic line can then be matched to SW or LW fiber requirements using Cisco-supported MDS optics.
The SKU suits designs that approve a 48-port base now and may add MDS 9396T 16-port activations later. If the initial order already needs 96 active ports and 96 SW optics, DS-C9396T-96ITK9 is the documented intake bundle to compare.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
DS-C9396T-48IK9 | |||
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Product family |
MDS 9396T |
MDS 9396T |
MDS 9396T |
MDS 9396T |
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Product type |
32G FC switch base module |
32G FC switch base module |
32G FC switch bundle |
32G FC switch bundle |
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Active ports at order |
48 |
48 |
48 |
96 |
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Included FC optics |
Not included |
Not included |
48 x 32G SW |
96 x 32G SW |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side intake |
Port-side exhaust |
Port-side intake |
Port-side intake |
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Fan modules |
2 fans |
2 fans |
2 fans |
2 fans |
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Power supplies |
2 PSUs |
2 PSUs |
2 PSUs |
2 PSUs |
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Maximum Fibre Channel ports |
96 SFP+ ports |
96 SFP+ ports |
96 SFP+ ports |
96 SFP+ ports |
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Port activation path |
16-port upgrades to 96 |
16-port upgrades to 96 |
16-port upgrades to 96 |
Full 96-port order |
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Minimum NX-OS release |
MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later |
MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later |
MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later |
MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later |
- In a DS-C9396T-48IK9 vs DS-C9396T-48EK9 comparison, both are 48-port base MDS 9396T orders without bundled optics; the documented difference is intake airflow versus exhaust airflow.
- The DS-C9396T-48IK9 vs DS-C9396T-48ITK9 difference is the optic package, because 48ITK9 adds 48 x 32G SW optics while keeping the same intake airflow and 48 active ports.
- For DS-C9396T-48IK9 vs DS-C9396T-96ITK9, the comparison changes from a 48-port base order with staged activation to a full 96-port intake bundle with 96 included SW optics.
- Which model to choose should follow three Cisco-confirmed order facts: first-day active ports, bundled optic count, and rack airflow direction.
Selection Guide
1. Choose the base intake PID for separate optic planning
Select DS-C9396T-48IK9 when the approved order needs a 48-port MDS 9396T intake switch and the optic list will be specified as separate line items.
2. Use the exhaust base PID only for the opposite airflow path
Move to DS-C9396T-48EK9 only when the same 48-port base configuration must use port-side exhaust airflow for the rack row.
3. Choose the intake bundle when optics must ship with the switch
Use DS-C9396T-48ITK9 instead when the order should include 48 Cisco 32G SW optics with the 48 active ports and port-side intake airflow.
4. Confirm expansion before adding activation lines
Verify whether M9396T-PL16 activations are required for 64, 80, or 96 active ports, and confirm MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later for the target fabric.
Ordering Checklist
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Order Gate |
Required Match |
Procurement Risk |
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Exact PID |
DS-C9396T-48IK9 base module |
Prevents substitution with a bundled-optics PID or an exhaust-airflow base PID |
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Active-port count |
48 active Fibre Channel ports at order |
Keeps the initial order distinct from full 96-port intake bundles |
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Optics scope |
No bundled 48 x 32G SW optics in this PID |
Avoids assuming the transceiver line is already included |
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Rack airflow |
Port-side intake airflow with matching fan direction |
Keeps the chassis and spare fan plan aligned to the rack cooling path |
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Expansion licensing |
16-port activation only when growth above 48 ports is planned |
Prevents mismatched port licenses and optic quantities during later expansion |
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Software floor |
Cisco MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later and Cisco DCNM 11(0) or later |
Confirms the switch can be managed in the intended MDS fabric |
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Power accessories |
Two PSUs plus region-specific AC power cords |
Aligns site power cabling with the chassis power design |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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M9396T-PL16 |
MDS 9396T 16-port on-demand activation for base growth |
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M9396T-PL16T |
MDS 9396T 16-port activation with 16 x 32G SW optics |
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DS-C96S-FAN-I= |
Cisco MDS 9396T fan module spare for port-side intake airflow |
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DS-CAC-1200W= |
AC/HVAC/HVDC bidirectional airflow PSU spare listed for MDS 9396T |
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DS-SFP-FC32G-SW= |
Cisco 32G Fibre Channel shortwave SFP+ optic |
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DS-9396T-KIT-CSCO |
MDS 9396T accessory kit for Cisco |
Front View
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1 |
LEM slot 1 |
3 |
LEM slot 3 |
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2 |
LEM slot 2 |
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1 |
Serial console port |
5 |
USB port |
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2 |
System status LED |
6 |
Ethernet management ports (2) |
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3 |
Power supply status LED |
7 |
Base Fibre Channel ports |
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4 |
Fan status LED |
8 |
Airflow Grill |
Rear View
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1 |
Power supply unit fan |
5 |
Power supply units (2) |
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2 |
Power supply unit handle |
6 |
Chassis fan modules (2) |
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3 |
Power receptacle |
7 |
Fan module locking screw |
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4 |
Power supply unit locking latch |
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1 |
Power supply unit slot 1 |
3 |
Chassis fan module slot 2 |
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2 |
Chassis fan module slot 1 |
4 |
Power supply unit slot 2 |
Specifications
Packaging weight and dimensions included:| Weight | 21.97 kg |
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| Dimensions | 82 × 65 × 20 cm |
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Product ID | DS-C9396T-48IK9 | Brand | Cisco |
| Product family | Cisco MDS 9396T | Product type | 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch base module |
| Order configuration | 48 active Fibre Channel ports, 2 fans, 2 PSUs, and port-side intake airflow | Form factor | 2RU rack-mountable fixed switch |
| Dimensions | 3.39 x 17.42 x 22.28 in. (8.61 x 44.25 x 56.59 cm) | Weight | 41.62 lb (18.88 kg) |
| Fibre Channel ports | 96 SFP+ hardware ports | Active ports at order | 48 active Fibre Channel ports |
| Included FC optics | Not included in this base PID | Supported FC optics listed by Cisco | 32G SW, 32G LW, 16G SW, 16G LW, 8G SW, and 8G LW Fibre Channel optics |
| Port speed | 4/8/16/32 Gbps autosensing | Aggregate bandwidth | 3 Tbps end-to-end full duplex |
| Port group architecture | Six 16-port port groups | Extended B2B credits | At least 6 ports configurable with up to 8270 Buffer-to-Buffer credits |
| Fibre Channel port types | E, F, and B standard port types; SD, ST, NP, and TE enhanced port types | Advanced functions | VSAN, NPV, IVR, Port Channel with multipath load balancing, and flow-based and zone-based QoS |
| Fabric services | Name server, Registered State Change Notification, login services, Fabric Configuration Server, broadcast, and in-order delivery | Management Ethernet ports | Two out-of-band Ethernet management ports |
| Programming interfaces | Scriptable CLI, Cisco DCNM web services API, NX-API REST interfaces, onboard Python interpreter, Embedded Event Manager, and Cisco NX-OS scheduler | Minimum NX-OS release | Cisco MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later |
| Minimum Cisco DCNM release | Cisco DCNM 11(0) or later | Fan modules | 2 hot-swappable fan modules |
| Fan direction for this PID | Port-side intake airflow with DS-C96S-FAN-I fan modules | Power supplies | 2 hot-swappable 1200W AC/HVAC/HVDC bidirectional airflow power supplies |
| Power redundancy | 1+1 power grid redundancy | AC input voltage | 90V to 305V |
| DC input voltage | 192V to 400V | Nominal input frequency | 50 to 60 Hz |
| Airflow direction | Front to back inward from ports using port-side intake fans | Airflow rate | Maximum 255 CFM and nominal 110 CFM at 25C |
| Operating temperature | 32 to 104F (0 to 40C) | Nonoperating temperature | -40 to 158F (-40 to 70C) |
| Operating relative humidity | 10 to 90 percent noncondensing | Operating altitude | -197 to 6500 ft (-60 to 2000 m) |
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Questions & Answers
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Which storage network role fits DS-C9396T-48IK9?
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