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DS-C9396S-48IK9
Cisco DS-C9396S-48IK9 MDS 9396S 48-Port 16G Fibre Channel Sw...
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DS-C9396S-48IK9 is a managed Fibre Channel fabric switch with 48 active ports, port-side intake airflow and a fixed-port architecture in a 2U rack chassis. The MDS 9396S serves standalone SANs and enterprise storage edges. The discontinued DS-C9396S-48EK9 uses port-side exhaust instead, making airflow direction an essential distinction when matching an existing installation.
DS-C9396S-48IK9 price for new stock is $1,234.79, a 51.5% saving from the Cisco list price of $2,546.78. DS-C9396S-48IK9 refurb price is $1,273.39. DS-C9396S-48IK9 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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DS-C9396S-48IK9 provides host, storage-target and Inter-Switch Link connectivity through its SFP+ interfaces. PortChannels can aggregate 16 physical links. Local administration uses the serial console; Ethernet management and in-band Fibre Channel management provide additional access paths. The Cisco MDS 9300 family also supports centralized administration through Cisco Prime DCNM.
Specify DS-C9396S-48IK9 in new sealed or certified refurbished condition, and identify the required included components before issuing the PO. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, clean boot, rated-speed port links, optics recognition, PSU status and fan status; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. New units carry up to a 3-year extended ORM warranty, certified refurbished units up to 1 year, and both have 30-day returns; terms apply. ORM accepts POs, offers Net-30 for government and provides RMA with advance replacement across UK, EU, US and MEA purchasing requirements.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 48 active 16G Fibre Channel ports |
Max Power Draw | 700W base configuration |
Cooling | 4 chassis fans in 2 modules |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale June 10, 2022 |
Replacement PID | DS-C9396T-48IK9 |
An existing storage fabric needing additional connections can expand beyond the initial activation level through 12-port On-Demand licenses. Separate the required connection count from the available physical cages, then verify installed activation entitlements and the intended final configuration before specifying the expansion purchase.
A staging purchase for an existing SAN requires matching optics at both ends rather than selecting transceivers by cage shape alone. DS-SFP-FC16G-SW supports shortwave connections. Verify the remote transceiver wavelength, fiber type and permitted cable distance before placing the optics on the purchase order.
32-Gbps Fibre Channel connections
DS-C9396S-48IK9 is limited to 16-Gbps Fibre Channel operation. DS-C9396T-48IK9 is the 32-Gbps replacement with 48 active ports and intake airflow.
Port-side exhaust cooling direction
DS-C9396S-48IK9 draws air through the port side rather than exhausting there. DS-C9396T-48EK9 provides exhaust airflow and changes the connection speed to 32 Gbps.
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| DS-C9396S-48IK9 |  DS-C9396S-48EK9 |  DS-C9396S-96EK9 |  DS-C9222I-K9 |  DS-C9216I-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 565.9 mm | 565.9 mm | 565.9 mm | 575.6 mm | 574.56 mm |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 2U | Modular | Modular |
| Height | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm | 133.4 mm | 133.4 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9396S-48IK9 | DS-C9396S-48EK9 | DS-C9396S-96EK9 | DS-C9222I-K9 | DS-C9216I-K9 |
| Weight | 17.8 kg | 17.8 kg. | 17.8 kg | 28.2 kg | 32 kg |
| Width | 442.5 mm | 442.5 mm | 442.5 mm | 439.9 mm | 439.9 mm |
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DS-C9396S-48IK9 identifies the MDS 9396S 16G Fibre Channel configuration with 48 active ports and port-side intake airflow. The 48 identifies the active-port configuration, while I distinguishes intake airflow from the exhaust version.
The Cisco MDS 9396S supports CLI administration through its serial console and Ethernet management connection, SSHv2, Cisco Prime DCNM and SNMPv3. In-band IP over Fibre Channel provides another management access path.
DS-C9396S-48IK9 reached end of sale on June 10, 2022. Service-contract renewal ended September 5, 2026, and the last date of applicable Cisco support is June 30, 2027.
DS-C9396S-48IK9 is offered new sealed or certified refurbished. ORM provides up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on certified refurbished units, with 30-day returns on both conditions; terms apply. Applicable Cisco warranty and service support ends June 30, 2027.
The MDS 9396S offers On-Demand port activation, an Enterprise Package, Cisco Prime DCNM for SAN Advanced Edition and an Enterprise/DCNM bundle. These are separate additions; advanced software packages require license-file installation before their additional capabilities are available.
DS-C9396S-48IK9 uses port-side intake airflow, while DS-C9396S-48EK9 uses port-side exhaust. Both discontinued configurations have 48 active ports. The intake version matches installations drawing cooling air through the ports; the exhaust version matches the opposite airflow arrangement.
DS-C9396S-48IK9 starts with 48 active ports, while DS-C9396S-96IK9 starts with 96 active ports. Both are discontinued intake-airflow configurations. The distinction matters when matching an existing switch's licensed connection capacity or specifying an activated-port requirement.
DS-C9396S-48IK9 provides 16-Gbps Fibre Channel connections, while its replacement DS-C9396T-48IK9 provides 32-Gbps connections. Both configurations have 48 active ports and intake airflow. The discontinued model matches existing 16G installations; the replacement serves purchases requiring 32G connections.
DS-C9396S-48IK9 supports DS-SFP-FC16G-SW shortwave and DS-SFP-FC16G-LW longwave optics. Match wavelength and fiber requirements at both ends of each connection, and specify the required transceivers separately rather than assuming the base configuration includes them.
The Cisco MDS 9396S ships with two hot-swappable power supplies. Continuous operation requires both power supplies and both fan modules installed, although a healthy supply can sustain operation after the other fails. Replace a failed supply promptly.
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