DS-C9396T-48ITK9 – 48x32G FC Ports – 48x32G SW Optics – Intake SAN Switch
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DS-C9396T-48ITK9 Description
DS-C9396T-48ITK9 is a Cisco MDS 9396T 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch bundle with 48 active ports, 48 Cisco 32G shortwave optics, two fan modules, two power supplies, and port-side intake airflow.
This SKU is the 48-port intake bundle for SAN teams that want optics included on the first hardware line. DS-C9396T-48IK9 keeps the same intake airflow but removes the 48 bundled SW optics, while DS-C9396T-48ETK9 keeps the 48-port optic bundle and changes the cooling direction to port-side exhaust.
Quote preparation should verify the rack airflow path, dual-LC multimode fiber plan for the included 32G SW optics, Cisco MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later, Cisco DCNM 11(0) or later, and any 16-port activation path for growth above 48 active ports.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
DS-C9396T-48ITK9 |
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Product family |
Cisco MDS 9396T |
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Product type |
32G Fibre Channel SAN switch bundle |
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Order configuration |
48 active ports, 48 x 32G SW optics, 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 |
48 x Cisco 32G Fibre Channel shortwave optics |
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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-48ITK9 combines the 48-port MDS 9396T activation level with 48 Cisco 32G SW optics and port-side intake airflow. The PID therefore fixes both the optic package and the rack-cooling direction.
The bundled optics are Cisco 32G Fibre Channel SW SFP+ modules with dual LC connectors. Procurement should keep this SKU tied to multimode fiber planning rather than longwave or copper assumptions.
Cisco lists MDS 9396T 16-port activation options, including an option with 16 x 32G SW optics. That matters when the initial SAN map starts at 48 ports but has planned expansion blocks.
The MDS 9396T uses three linecard expansion modules with 16 x 32G ports on each module. This gives buyers a practical way to review future 16-port growth against hardware grouping.
The switch uses two hot-swappable fan modules and two hot-swappable AC/HVAC/HVDC bidirectional power supplies. For this intake SKU, spare fan planning should stay with the DS-C96S-FAN-I airflow direction.
Cisco lists Cisco MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later and Cisco DCNM 11(0) or later for the MDS 9396T. Existing fabric and management versions should be checked before the switch is added.
Application Scenarios
DS-C9396T-48ITK9 fits MDS refresh projects where the first order needs 48 active 32G Fibre Channel ports and Cisco shortwave optics already included.
Use this PID for racks where cooling air enters from the port side. If the rack row needs the opposite airflow direction, the documented 48-port SW optic alternative is DS-C9396T-48ETK9.
This SKU suits deployments that start with a 48-port SAN footprint but may later activate additional 16-port blocks. If all 96 ports and 96 SW optics are required at deployment, DS-C9396T-96ITK9 is the intake model to compare.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
DS-C9396T-48ITK9 | |||
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Product family |
MDS 9396T |
MDS 9396T |
MDS 9396T |
MDS 9396T |
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Product type |
32G FC switch bundle |
32G FC switch bundle |
32G FC switch base module |
32G FC switch bundle |
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Active ports at order |
48 |
48 |
48 |
96 |
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Included FC optics |
48 x 32G SW |
48 x 32G SW |
Not included |
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-48ITK9 vs DS-C9396T-48ETK9 comparison, both SKUs start with 48 active ports and 48 x 32G SW optics; the documented difference is intake airflow versus exhaust airflow.
- The DS-C9396T-48ITK9 vs DS-C9396T-48IK9 difference is the bundled optic scope, because 48ITK9 includes 48 SW optics while 48IK9 is the intake base order without that optic package.
- For DS-C9396T-48ITK9 vs DS-C9396T-96ITK9, the comparison is first-day port and optic count: 48ITK9 starts at 48 active ports and 96ITK9 ships with the full 96 active ports.
- Which model to choose should be decided from the table facts in this order: airflow direction, included optic count, and whether the approved SAN map starts at 48 or 96 active ports.
Selection Guide
1. Choose this PID when intake airflow and bundled optics are both required
Select DS-C9396T-48ITK9 when the BOM needs a 48-port Cisco MDS 9396T switch with port-side intake cooling and Cisco 32G SW optics included.
2. Use the base intake PID when optics must be separate
Choose DS-C9396T-48IK9 instead when the chassis should use port-side intake airflow but the optic order will be built as separate line items.
3. Move to the exhaust bundle only for the opposite cooling path
Select DS-C9396T-48ETK9 when the same 48 active ports and 48 SW optics must be ordered with port-side exhaust airflow.
4. Confirm expansion before adding activation licenses
Review whether M9396T-PL16T activation lines are required for growth to 64, 80, or 96 active ports, and keep that review tied to the supported Cisco MDS software baseline.
Ordering Checklist
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Order Gate |
Required Match |
Procurement Risk |
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Exact PID |
DS-C9396T-48ITK9 |
Avoids substitution with the no-optics intake base PID or the exhaust-airflow bundle |
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Active-port count |
48 active Fibre Channel ports at order |
Keeps the quote distinct from a full 96-port MDS 9396T bundle |
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Included optics |
48 x Cisco 32G FC SW optics |
Prevents a missing transceiver line or an accidental longwave optic assumption |
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Fiber and connector plan |
Dual-LC multimode cabling for 32G SW optics |
Aligns the optic package with the actual SAN cable plant |
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Airflow hardware |
Port-side intake fans and matching spare fan direction |
Avoids mixed intake and exhaust fan modules in the same chassis |
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Software baseline |
Cisco MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later and Cisco DCNM 11(0) or later |
Confirms the switch can join the target fabric and management environment |
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Power accessories |
Two PSUs plus region-specific power cords |
Keeps the site-power line items aligned with the 2RU switch order |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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M9396T-PL16T |
MDS 9396T 16-port activation license 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 spare with LC connector |
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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-48ITK9 | Brand | Cisco |
| Product family | Cisco MDS 9396T | Product type | 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch bundle |
| Order configuration | 48 active ports, 48 x 32G SW optics, 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 |
| Port expansion path | 16-port upgrades to 64, 80, and 96 active ports | Included FC optics | 48 x Cisco 32G Fibre Channel shortwave optics |
| 32G SW optic product ID | DS-SFP-FC32G-SW | 32G SW connector | Dual LC connector |
| 32G SW wavelength and fiber type | 850 nm multimode fiber | 32G SW 32G cable distance | 65 ft (20 m) on OM2, 230 ft (70 m) on OM3, and 328 ft (100 m) on OM4 or OM5 |
| Port speed | 4/8/16/32 Gbps autosensing | Aggregate bandwidth | 3 Tbps end-to-end full duplex |
| Port group architecture | Three linecard expansion modules with 16 x 32G ports each | 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, RSCN, login services, Fabric Configuration Server, broadcast, and in-order delivery |
| Management Ethernet ports | mgmt0 10/100/1000BASE-T and mgmt1 1/10G SFP+ | 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 with two PSUs |
| AC input voltage | 90V to 305V | DC input voltage | 192V to 400V |
| Nominal input frequency | 50 to 60 Hz | Airflow direction | Front to back into ports using port-side intake fans |
| 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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