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DS-C9396S-96ESK9
Cisco DS-C9396S-96ESK9 MDS 9396S 96-Port 16G FC Switch, Shor...
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DS-C9396S-96ESK9 provides 96 enabled 16G FC ports with bundled DS-SFP-FC16G-SW shortwave optics and port-side exhaust airflow. The fixed optical architecture connects storage devices, servers and neighboring fabric switches without a separate uplink card. The Cisco MDS 9396S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch occupies two rack units and serves departmental SANs or enterprise data center fabric edges. Hardware-enforced VSAN isolation and zoning separate storage environments within the physical fabric. Dual internal AC power supports the chassis, while the exhaust orientation moves air toward the port side. The discontinued DS-C9396S-96EK9 has the same enabled-port configuration but does not include the shortwave optics bundle.
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800W maximum consumption under fully populated, 16G, full-traffic operation at 25°C establishes the electrical planning figure. 500 buffer credits per port are available without the optional Enterprise license, so distance-sensitive connections require credit requirements to be checked before deployment. DS-C9396S-96ESK9 supports stateful process restart and In-Service Software Upgrades for software maintenance while FC ports carry traffic. Administrators can use the Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI through the serial console or SSHv2, with Cisco Prime DCNM providing centralized SAN management. SNMPv3 also supports monitoring through Ethernet or in-band IP over FC. Power On Auto Provisioning automates image and configuration installation, while virtual output queuing addresses head-of-line blocking.
DS-C9396S-96ESK9 is offered new sealed or certified refurbished, with an ORM warranty of up to 3-year extended on new units and up to 1 year on certified refurbished units; returns cover 30 days on every condition, terms apply. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed port links, optics bay recognition, PSU and fan status, and clean boot; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. Specify condition, quantity and required accessories on the purchase order, including enterprise and volume requirements. POs are accepted, government orders qualify for Net-30, and RMA includes advance replacement, with regional stock and RMA coverage across the UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 96 active 16G FC ports |
Max Power Draw | 800W |
Cooling | Port-side exhaust |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale June 10, 2022 |
Replacement PID | DS-C9396T-96ETK9 |
An existing storage fabric needs additional edge connections while retaining aggregated links toward its core. PortChannel supports 16 physical links in one logical bundle, and NPV operation supports F-port channeling. Before the PO, specify the required inter-switch connections and verify the planned fabric operating mode.
A storage team is staging NVMe over FC equipment before introducing it into an established SAN. FC-NVMe requires NX-OS 8.2(1) or later on the MDS 9396S. Before ordering, identify the intended software release and confirm interoperability across the storage devices, host adapters and existing fabric.
A maintenance purchase must include chassis components as well as the replacement switch. DS-CAC-1200W-E= is the port-side exhaust power-supply spare, and DS-C96S-FAN-E= is the matching fan-tray spare. Specify the required spare quantities and airflow orientation as separate purchase-order lines rather than assuming component spares accompany the chassis.
32G storage fabric connections
DS-C9396S-96ESK9 provides 16G FC connections, not 32G. DS-C9396T-96ETK9 is its replacement with 96 active ports and bundled 32G optics, retaining port-side exhaust airflow.
Port-side intake cooling requirements
DS-C9396S-96ESK9 exhausts air through the port side. DS-C9396T-96ITK9 provides the intake orientation with 96 active ports and bundled 32G optics, also changing the connection speed.
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| DS-C9396S-96ESK9 |  DS-C9396S-48E8K9 |  DS-C9396S-48ESK9 |  DS-C9396T-48IK9 |  DS-C9396V-48EK9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 565.9 mm | 565.9 mm | 565.9 mm | 565.9 mm | 607.3 mm |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 2U |
| Height | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm | 86.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9396S-96ESK9 | DS-C9396S-48E8K9 | DS-C9396S-48ESK9 | DS-C9396T-48IK9 | DS-C9396V-48EK9 |
| Power Consumption | 800W | 700W | 700W | 246W (idle without optics) | 880W |
| Weight | 17.8 kg | 17.8 kg | 17.8 kg | 18.88 kg | 20 kg |
| Width | 442.5 mm | 442.5 mm | 442.5 mm | 442.5 mm | 442.3 mm |
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DS-C9396S-96ESK9 identifies an MDS 9396S 16G FC switch with 96 active ports, port-side exhaust and bundled shortwave optics. DS-C9396S names the switch model, 96 identifies the enabled-port count, E identifies exhaust airflow, and S distinguishes the 16G shortwave optics bundle from the chassis-only configuration.
Cisco MDS 9396S management uses the serial-console CLI, SSHv2 over Ethernet, Cisco Prime DCNM, SNMPv3 and SMI-S. SNMPv3 also operates through in-band IP over FC. The chassis provides an out-of-band Ethernet management connection, while scriptable CLI and DCNM web services support automation workflows.
Yes, DS-C9396S-96ESK9 reached end of sale on June 10, 2022, with eligible Cisco support ending June 30, 2027. The service-contract renewal deadline was September 5, 2026. DS-C9396T-96ETK9 is the replacement for this optics-bundled exhaust configuration; remaining manufacturer support depends on an existing eligible entitlement.
New sealed and certified refurbished DS-C9396S-96ESK9 units are offered by ORM Systems. ORM warranties are up to 3-year extended for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units. Cisco's separate 1-year warranty is eligibility-dependent and bounded by June 30, 2027. Every condition includes 30-day returns; terms apply.
DS-C9396S-96ESK9 includes 96 enabled ports; advanced capabilities require separate software licenses. M9300ENT1K9 adds the Enterprise Package, DCNM-SAN-M93-K9 adds advanced SAN management, and M93ENTDCNM-K9 combines those packages. Advanced packages arrive uninstalled, with a product authorization key used to obtain and install the appropriate license-key file.
DS-C9396S-96ESK9 includes 16G shortwave optics, whereas DS-C9396S-96EK9 is the configuration without that optics bundle. Both have 96 enabled ports and port-side exhaust, and both are discontinued. The bundled model suits legacy replacements requiring accompanying optics; the unbundled model suits installations retaining compatible optical inventory.
DS-C9396S-96ESK9 uses port-side exhaust airflow, whereas DS-C9396S-96IK9 uses port-side intake. Exhaust moves air toward the ports; intake draws air through them. Both configurations are discontinued. Existing rack airflow determines which legacy chassis orientation fits, so exhaust-oriented installations and intake-oriented installations require different configurations.
DS-C9396S-96ESK9 bundles 16G optics, while its replacement DS-C9396T-96ETK9 bundles 32G optics. Both configurations have 96 active ports and port-side exhaust. The discontinued 16G model addresses exact-model requirements in existing fabrics; the 32G replacement suits purchases moving storage connections to the higher-speed generation rather than extending the older configuration.
DS-C9396S-96ESK9 uses dual internal AC power and has an 800W maximum consumption figure for a fully populated configuration at full 16G traffic load and 25°C. Nominal input is 100-240V AC. Power-grid redundancy specifically requires 180-264V AC, so feed voltage must be included in the electrical review.
Cisco MDS 9396S supports 500 buffer credits per port without the Enterprise license and 4095 per port with the optional Enterprise license. These are per-port limits, not a chassis-wide total. Distance-sensitive FC connections should be assessed against the installed license before the switch and software are specified together.
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