Name: DS-C9396S-48ESK9 Cisco 48-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel 10GBase-X Switch
Brand: Cisco
SKU: DS-C9396S-48ESK9
Price: 699.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The Cisco MDS 9396S is a rack-mountable Fibre Channel switch designed to provide fast 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity with 48 SFP+ ports supporting 10GBase-X. It fits into storage networks where reliable and managed Layer 2 switching is critical, often serving as a backbone in enterprise SAN setups.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	DS-C9396S-48ESK9
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	10GBase-X,16 Gbps
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45),USB Console,Ethernet (Mgmt)
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,Telnet,SNMP,HTTPS

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Product Description
The Cisco MDS 9396S is built for high-performance storage area networks, offering reliable and fast Fibre Channel connections. It is often found in enterprise data centers where large volumes of storage traffic require efficient handling. Designed for IT professionals managing SAN infrastructure, this switch provides robust Layer 2 features to optimize traffic flow and maintain data integrity across storage devices. Key Features Provides 48 SFP+ ports capable of 10GBase-X speeds for versatile connectivity Supports 16Gb Fibre Channel to meet demanding storage throughput needs Incorporates Layer 2 management for enhanced network control Supports rack-mount form factor for straightforward deployment in server racks Offers reliable performance suited for mission-critical storage environments This switch is commonly deployed in enterprise SANs that demand high bandwidth and low latency. It plays a key role in connecting servers to storage arrays, ensuring efficient data transfers and stable network operation. Its use helps organizations maintain scalable and manageable storage networks without sacrificing speed or reliability.

Use Cases
The Cisco DS-C9396S-48ESK9 switch is primarily deployed in enterprise storage area networks (SANs) requiring high-throughput and low-latency data transfers. It is ideal for data centers and large-scale virtualization environments where 16Gb Fibre Channel connectivity enhances storage cluster performance and reliability. How It's Used: Connecting storage arrays and servers within enterprise data centers to optimize SAN traffic and storage access speed. Supporting virtualized workloads in cloud environments that demand high-bandwidth, low-latency storage connectivity. Implementing blade server SAN fabrics in rack deployments to consolidate network infrastructure and improve scalability. Facilitating disaster recovery sites by linking geographically dispersed storage through Fibre Channel over IP with robust Layer 2 management. Enabling high-performance computing (HPC) clusters where rapid data exchange between compute nodes and storage is critical. This switch enhances operational efficiency by providing deterministic traffic control and scalable port density, allowing SAN administrators to meet growing storage demands without compromising performance or manageability.

DS-C9396S-48ESK9 Cisco 48-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel 10GBase-X Switch

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Management and Configuration

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases