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DS-C9396S-K9
Cisco DS-C9396S-K9 MDS 9396S 48-Port 16G Fiber Channel Switc...
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DS-C9396S-K9 is a managed 16G Fiber Channel fabric switch with 48 activated ports in a fixed 96-port optical chassis. The 2U rack-mounted MDS 9396S connects servers and storage in standalone SANs, redundant fabrics, and enterprise data center core-edge designs. Ports serve host, storage, or inter-switch connections rather than dedicated Ethernet downlinks and uplinks. NPV and NPIV support integration with existing storage fabrics, while compatibility across the MDS 9000 family accommodates mixed-generation environments. The discontinued DS-C9396S-96EK9 starts with all 96 ports active rather than the base activation count. This is storage networking hardware, not a Gigabit Ethernet access switch.
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500 buffer-to-buffer credits per port are available under base features, while M9300ENT1K9 increases the ceiling to 4095 and enables IVR and QoS for traffic between virtual SANs. 700W is the base configuration's maximum draw at 100% 16G traffic and 25°C; the fully populated configuration reaches 800W under the same conditions, which changes circuit and thermal sizing. DS-C9396S-K9 uses VSAN fabric isolation and hardware zoning through ACLs to control which storage endpoints communicate. ISSU permits software upgrades while Fiber Channel ports carry traffic, and stateful process restart supports process-level recovery. Administrators can work through SSHv2 or the RS-232 console, use SNMPv3 for monitoring, or operate Cisco Prime DCNM with its web services API. The scriptable CLI supports repeatable configuration work. The Ethernet management interface serves administration rather than host-to-storage data traffic.
ORM Systems offers DS-C9396S-K9 new sealed and certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units, up to 1 year on certified refurbished units, and 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed port linking, clean boot, and optics bay recognition; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. State the required condition, accessory line items, and quantities on the purchase order for this switch. Enterprise and volume purchasing supports PO acceptance, Net-30 for government, and RMA with advance replacement, with regional stock and RMA coverage in the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS. |
Port Configuration | 96 x 16G FC / 48 enabled. |
Max Power Draw | 800W fully populated / 700W base configuration. |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale June 10, 2022. |
Replacement PID | DS-C9396T-K9 replacement / DS-C9396S-K9-RF Cisco remanufactured. |
An existing fabric that needs more licensed connections can move through 60-, 72-, and 84-port configurations before full activation. M9396S-PL12-SL= adds 12 ports per upgrade. Separate the required enabled-port count from the physical cage count, and specify the entitlement quantity before the purchase order.
A multi-site sparing order needs an airflow requirement for each cabinet rather than one undifferentiated component list. DS-C96S-FAN-E= is the port-side exhaust spare, while DS-C96S-FAN-I= is the port-side intake spare. Record the required direction against each location before specifying the spare components and quantities on the PO.
A staging batch requiring repeatable software images and configurations can use Power On Auto Provisioning before installation. A separate 10/100/1000 Ethernet management port provides administrative access. Identify the staging image, initial configuration, and management connection requirements before finalizing hardware quantities and configuration requirements on the purchase order.
Native 32G storage connections
DS-C9396S-K9 stops at 16G Fiber Channel. DS-C9396T-K9 provides 32G ports with 48 activated in a 96-port chassis and is the replacement for this discontinued model.
Cisco support beyond June 2027
Cisco service for DS-C9396S-K9 ends June 30, 2027, regardless of remaining headline warranty duration. DS-C9396T-K9 is the replacement for migration away from this discontinued hardware.
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| DS-C9396S-K9 |  DS-C9396T-K9 |  DS-C9396S-96ESK9 |  DS-C9396T-48IK9 |  DS-C9396V-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 86.1 mm | 86.4 mm | 86.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9396S-K9 | DS-C9396T-K9 | DS-C9396S-96ESK9 | DS-C9396T-48IK9 | DS-C9396V-K9 |
| Power Consumption | 700W | 330W typical with 48 installed 32G optics | 800W | 246W (idle without optics) | 880W |
| Weight | 17.8 kg. | 18.88 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-K9 names the MDS 9396S hardware base with 48 active ports in a 96-port chassis. The 9396S segment identifies the model within the MDS 9300 family. Port activation is separate from an optics bundle, and optional Enterprise features require separate licensing rather than being implied by this base PID.
DS-C9396S-K9 is managed through the MDS CLI or Cisco Prime DCNM, with CLI access through the serial console and Ethernet management port. SSHv2, SNMPv3, SMI-S, and in-band IP over Fiber Channel support remote administration. A scriptable CLI and Cisco Prime DCNM web services API provide automation interfaces; USB is also available.
DS-C9396S-K9 reached end of sale on June 10, 2022, and its last date of support is June 30, 2027. Vulnerability/security support ended June 9, 2025. DS-C9396T-K9 is the replacement. DS-C9396S-K9-RF identifies Cisco-remanufactured hardware, not ORM-certified refurbishment; remaining Cisco service depends on existing eligible coverage.
DS-C9396S-K9 separates perpetual port activation from optional feature licensing. Legacy choices include Enterprise Package M9300ENT1K9, DCNM SAN Advanced DCNM-SAN-M93-K9, and Enterprise/DCNM bundle M93ENTDCNM-K9. Advantage and Premier subscriptions have one-year minimums; Smart Account assignment is required. Subscription expiration affects compliance and licensed-feature support, not forwarding or permanent port entitlements.
DS-C9396S-K9 includes 48 activated ports within 96 physical Fiber Channel ports. M9396S-PL12-SL= provides a 12-port activation upgrade, supporting intermediate configurations of 60, 72, and 84 enabled ports before reaching 96. Port entitlements and optical transceivers are separate purchases, so confirm both activation status and optic quantities before expanding an existing unit.
DS-C9396S-K9 supports DS-SFP-FC16G-SW shortwave optics for 4/8/16Gbps connections and DS-SFP-FC8G-SW for 2/4/8Gbps connections. DS-SFP-FC16G-SW= is the corresponding 16G shortwave spare. Select the transceiver alongside the remote endpoint's supported link rate, and confirm the included quantity rather than treating the hardware base as an optics-populated bundle.
MDS 9396S includes dual redundant AC power, but 1+1 power-grid redundancy requires 180-264V AC input. DS-CAC-1200W-E= is the port-side exhaust spare, while DS-CAC-1200W= is the bidirectional spare. Output capacity is 1200W at high-line input and 800W at 90-180V AC, so feed voltage affects the available capacity.
DS-C9396S-96EK9 starts with 96 active ports, while DS-C9396S-K9 starts with 48. Both belong to the discontinued MDS 9396S series and use a 96-port chassis. The 96-active-port configuration fits an immediately populated fabric; the hardware base fits an installation that will activate additional connections as requirements increase.
DS-C9396S-K9= is the spare chassis form with 48 active ports and no power supplies or fans; DS-C9396S-K9 is the hardware base configuration. The MDS 9396S family is discontinued. DS-C9396S-K9= fits chassis-only replacement work where compatible components are retained; the base configuration fits orders requiring operating hardware rather than only a chassis.
DS-C9396T-K9 provides 32G Fiber Channel ports, whereas DS-C9396S-K9 is limited to 16G; both hardware base configurations activate 48 ports in a 96-port chassis. DS-C9396S-K9 is discontinued. DS-C9396T-K9 suits a 32G hardware migration; DS-C9396S-K9 serves retention of existing 16G fabrics with a defined Cisco support end date.
ORM Systems supplies DS-C9396S-K9 new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on refurbished units. Returns are available for 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco warranty eligibility is separate, and all Cisco coverage ends June 30, 2027.
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