DS-C9396T-96ITK9 – 96x32G FC Ports – 96x32G SW Optics – Intake SAN Switch
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DS-C9396T-96ITK9 Description
DS-C9396T-96ITK9 is a Cisco MDS 9396T 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch bundle with 96 active ports, 96 Cisco 32G shortwave optics, two fan modules, two power supplies, and port-side intake airflow.
This order line fits dense SAN builds that need the full 96-port MDS 9396T bundle on the first purchase instead of a 48-port base chassis with later 16-port activations. DS-C9396T-96ETK9 is the closest full-port alternative, but it changes the same 96-port 32G SW optic bundle to port-side exhaust airflow.
Order review should verify the rack cooling direction, 32G shortwave multimode fiber plan, Cisco MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later, Cisco DCNM 11(0) or later, and regional power-cord requirement. Price, stock, warranty, and shipping review should not replace the airflow and optics check for this SKU.
Quick Specs
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Specification |
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Product ID |
DS-C9396T-96ITK9 |
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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 |
96 active ports, 96 x 32G SW optics, 2 fans, 2 PSUs, port-side intake |
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Active ports at order |
96 Fibre Channel ports |
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Maximum Fibre Channel ports |
96 SFP+ Fibre Channel ports |
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Included FC optics |
96 x Cisco 32G Fibre Channel shortwave optics |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side intake |
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Fan modules |
2 hot-swappable fan modules |
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Power supplies |
2 hot-swappable 1200W AC/HVAC/HVDC bidirectional PSUs |
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Aggregate bandwidth |
3 Tbps per switch |
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Port groups |
Six 16-port groups |
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Extended B2B credits |
At least 6 ports configurable with up to 8270 B2B credits |
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Minimum NX-OS release |
Cisco MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later |
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Minimum Cisco DCNM release |
Cisco DCNM 11(0) or later |
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Form factor |
2RU rack-mountable switch |
Product Performance
Key Features
DS-C9396T-96ITK9 combines the full 96 active ports with 96 Cisco 32G SW optics and port-side intake airflow. That separates it from 48-port starter orders and from exhaust-airflow full-port bundles.
The Cisco bundle includes 96 32G shortwave Fibre Channel optics. Procurement should match the cabling plan to dual-LC multimode links instead of treating optics as a later accessory line.
The MDS 9396T design uses six 16-port groups. Host, array, and inter-switch link placement can be reviewed against those groups when the SAN design needs balanced use of the 96 ports.
Cisco lists designated ports with extended Buffer-to-Buffer credits for long-distance 32G Fibre Channel use. The quote review should keep that capability tied to approved optics and the actual distance design.
The platform uses hot-swappable fan modules and hot-swappable power supplies. For this PID, replacement fan modules must match the port-side intake airflow direction.
Cisco lists MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later and Cisco DCNM 11(0) or later for the platform. Confirm those versions before adding this switch to an existing fabric.
Application Scenarios
DS-C9396T-96ITK9 is suited to storage network builds where the first order must deliver all 96 active 32G Fibre Channel ports with Cisco 32G SW optics included.
The SKU belongs in racks where cooling air enters from the port side. If the facility standard is the opposite airflow direction, the matching full-port exhaust PID should be reviewed instead.
This bundle is appropriate when staged activation is not the plan. It avoids ordering the 48-port base configuration when the approved SAN map already needs the MDS 9396T maximum active port count.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
DS-C9396T-96ITK9 | |||
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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 bundle |
32G FC switch bundle |
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Active ports at order |
96 |
96 |
48 |
48 |
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Included FC optics |
96 x 32G SW |
96 x 32G SW |
48 x 32G SW |
48 x 32G SW |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side intake |
Port-side exhaust |
Port-side intake |
Port-side exhaust |
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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 |
Full 96-port order |
Full 96-port order |
16-port upgrades to 96 |
16-port upgrades to 96 |
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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-96ITK9 vs DS-C9396T-96ETK9 comparison, both are 96-port 32G SW optic bundles; the documented difference is airflow, with 96ITK9 using port-side intake and 96ETK9 using port-side exhaust.
- The DS-C9396T-96ITK9 vs DS-C9396T-48ITK9 difference is active-port and optic count: 96ITK9 ships with 96 active ports and 96 optics, while 48ITK9 starts at 48 active ports and 48 optics with 16-port upgrade options.
- For DS-C9396T-96ITK9 vs DS-C9396T-48ETK9, buyers compare both port count and airflow because 48ETK9 is a 48-port exhaust bundle.
- Which model to choose depends first on full 96-port demand and second on rack airflow direction; those are the two documented differences across these MDS 9396T bundle PIDs.
Selection Guide
1. Use the 96-port PID when all ports are required now
Choose DS-C9396T-96ITK9 when the approved SAN design needs 96 active 32G Fibre Channel ports on the initial order. Use the 48-port intake bundle only when staged activation is part of the purchasing plan.
2. Match the cooling direction before price review
Select this SKU only for port-side intake racks. If the rack standard requires port-side exhaust airflow, compare DS-C9396T-96ETK9 before the quote is approved.
3. Keep the optic package aligned to multimode cabling
The bundle includes Cisco 32G SW optics. Confirm dual-LC multimode fiber length and endpoint optics before adding longwave or extended-distance parts to the BOM.
4. Verify software and management versions
Confirm Cisco MDS NX-OS 8.3(1) or later and Cisco DCNM 11(0) or later when this switch will join an existing MDS fabric.
Ordering Checklist
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Order Gate |
Required Match |
Procurement Risk |
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Exact PID |
DS-C9396T-96ITK9 |
Prevents substitution with 96ETK9 exhaust or a 48-port starter bundle |
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Active-port count |
96 active Fibre Channel ports at order |
Avoids buying a base switch that still needs 16-port activations |
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Optics package |
96 x Cisco 32G SW FC optics |
Keeps the quote aligned with the included shortwave optic bundle |
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Fiber and connector plan |
Dual-LC multimode fiber for Cisco 32G SW optics |
Prevents mismatched longwave or copper assumptions in the cable plan |
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Airflow hardware |
Port-side intake fan direction and matching spare fan module |
Avoids mixed airflow components 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 be operated in the target fabric release plan |
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Power accessories |
Two PSUs plus region-specific AC power cords |
Ensures the 2RU switch can be cabled to the local power standard |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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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 PSU bidirectional airflow spare listed for MDS 9396T |
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DS-SFP-FC32G-SW= |
Cisco 32G Fibre Channel shortwave SFP+ optic spare |
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DS-9396T-KIT-CSCO |
MDS 9396T accessory kit for Cisco |
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-96ITK9 | Brand | Cisco |
| Product family | Cisco MDS 9396T | Product type | 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch bundle |
| Order configuration | 96 active ports, 96 x 32G SW optics, 2 fans, 2 PSUs, and port-side intake airflow | Product compatibility | Cisco MDS 9000 Family |
| 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+ ports |
| Active ports at order | 96 active Fibre Channel ports | Included FC optics | 96 x Cisco 32G Fibre Channel shortwave optics |
| Supported FC optics listed by Cisco | 32G SW, 32G LW, 16G SW, 16G LW, 8G SW, and 8G LW Fibre Channel 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 | Aggregate bandwidth | 3 Tbps per switch |
| 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 10/100/1000 Mbps 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 |
| Typical power with 96 x 32G optics | 555W under Cisco’s typical 96-port switch condition | 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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