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DS-C9396T-48ITK9 – 32 Gbps – 96 Port – Fibre Channel Switch
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DS-C9396T-48ITK9 Description
Cisco DS-C9396T-48ITK9 is the port-side intake airflow bundle of the MDS 9396T 32-Gbps Fibre Channel switch. It ships with 48 active 32G FC ports and expands in 16-port steps to the full 96, delivering up to 3 Tbps aggregate bandwidth in a compact 2RU chassis. The platform combines non-blocking throughput with extended buffer-to-buffer credit options for metro and long-distance replication, native NVMe/FC readiness, and hardware-assisted SAN Analytics with model-driven telemetry. Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans, plus the ability to distribute port-channels across six 16-port groups, make DS-C9396T-48ITK9 a resilient aggregation/core building block for core-edge or end-of-row topologies that require intake airflow alignment and predictable low latency.
Product Highlights
Rack Units
Speed
Active Ports
Key Features
Aggregation-grade density with staged growth
Start at 48 active ports and scale to 96 in 16-port steps, consolidating many access racks into a stable 2RU core while controlling optics and cabling sprawl.
Distance-tolerant replication and mobility
Extended buffer-to-buffer credits on designated ports help sustain throughput over higher-latency metro links for synchronous/asynchronous copy, workload mobility, and DR exercises.
Analytics-first operations
Hardware-assisted SAN Analytics and model-driven telemetry expose congested paths, slow-drain endpoints, and mis-zoned traffic early, cutting MTTR and improving change windows.
Fault-domain isolation by design
Six 16-port groups and port-channels spread across groups limit blast radius; redundant, hot-swappable PSUs and fans support 24×7 maintenance without service impact.
Secure multi-environment segmentation
VSANs, IVR (license), and centralized AAA/RBAC enable clean separation of dev/test/prod or tenants, with policy consistency for regulated teams and shared infrastructures.
Intake airflow alignment with bundle convenience
Port-side intake matches front-cold aisle policies; bundle SKU simplifies procurement standardization across sites while keeping a single spares profile.
Applications Scenarios
Financial trading and risk analytics
Deterministic 32G fabrics for market-data feeds, risk calculations, and end-of-day processes; analytics verify headroom during bursts and quarterly stress tests.
Energy and geoscience (seismic processing, CAE)
High fan-in from HPC nodes to shared SAN, predictable latency for scratch and reference datasets, and long-distance credits for inter-building replication.
Pharmaceutical R&D and labs
Large instrument data sets and LIMS storage need predictable throughput and isolation; intake airflow fits strict facility cooling policies and mixed rack environments.
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 |
Model Selection Guide – DS-C9396T-48ITK9
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
DS-C9396T-48ITK9 | ||
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Physical FC ports |
96 |
96 |
96 |
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Base licensed ports |
48 |
48 |
48 |
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Port expansion |
+16 to 96 (license) |
+16 to 96 (license) |
+16 to 96 (license) |
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Port groups |
6 × 16 |
6 × 16 |
6 × 16 |
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Line-rate speed |
32G (auto 4/8/16/32) |
32G (auto 4/8/16/32) |
32G (auto 4/8/16/32) |
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Aggregate bandwidth |
Up to 3 Tbps |
Up to 3 Tbps |
Up to 3 Tbps |
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NVMe/FC |
Ready |
Ready |
Ready |
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Telemetry/analytics |
Hardware-assisted |
Hardware-assisted |
Hardware-assisted |
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Long-distance B2B credits |
Supported (designated ports) |
Supported (designated ports) |
Supported (designated ports) |
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Airflow |
Port-side intake (red) |
Port-side intake (red) |
Port-side exhaust (blue) |
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SKU type |
Standard intake SKU |
Intake bundle SKU |
Standard exhaust SKU |
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Typical use |
Intake sites, staged growth |
Intake sites needing bundle convenience |
Exhaust sites, staged growth |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product model | DS-C9396T-48ITK9 (MDS 9396T family) | Form factor | 2RU fixed Fibre Channel switch |
| Physical ports | 96 x SFP+/SFP28 Fibre Channel | Base licensed ports | 48 active; expand in +16-port steps to 96 |
| Port speeds | Auto-sensing 4/8/16/32-Gbps FC | Aggregate bandwidth | Up to 3 Tbps per switch |
| Port groups | Six groups × 16 ports | Forwarding | Non-blocking, line-rate at 32G (licensed) |
| NVMe/FC | NVMe-ready; coexistence with SCSI/FCP | Long-distance credits | Extended buffer-to-buffer credits on designated ports |
| Telemetry/analytics | Hardware-assisted SAN Analytics; model-driven telemetry | Diagnostics | Slow-drain detection; ISL/HBA diagnostics; SPAN/RSPAN |
| Fabric services | VSANs; IVR (license); Smart/Auto Zoning; QoS | High availability | Redundant hot-swappable PSUs and fans; port-channels across groups |
| Airflow | Port-side intake (red), DS-C96S-FAN-I | PSUs | 2 × 1200W DS-CAC-1200W (bidirectional airflow) |
| Power/thermal | Per datasheet/project file | AC/DC input | Per PSU spec (VAC and VDC supported) |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | Per datasheet | Weight | Per datasheet |
| Management | NX-OS CLI/SSH, SNMP, REST/NX-API; NDFC/DCNM | Security | AAA/RBAC (TACACS+/RADIUS/LDAP/AD), FC-SP |
| Interoperability | MDS 9000 family per Cisco compatibility matrix | Accessories | Rail kit; regional power cords; optics ordered separately |
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Questions & Answers
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For DS-C9396T-48ITK9 starting at 48 ports, what’s a sensible growth plan that avoids recabling when we expand to 96 active ports next year?
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How can I leverage SAN port-channels on a partially populated 9396T to smooth migration from 16G to 32G without weekend-long outages?
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Does DS-C9396T-48ITK9 support NVMe/FC at initial 48-port scale, or should I wait until full activation?
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What operational metrics matter most in the first 30 days after turning up DS-C9396T-48ITK9?
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We have mixed MMF and SMF runs. How do I prevent accidental SW-to-LW mismatches when adding ports on the 9396T?
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What is the recommended zoning model when onboarding new hosts in batches on DS-C9396T-48ITK9?
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How do I isolate whether an intermittent path issue is the optic, fiber, or host HBA?
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Can I run IVR between VSANs on the DS-C9396T-48ITK9 from day one?
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What’s the safest process to upgrade NX-OS on a partially populated chassis?
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