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DS-C9396V-48EK9
Cisco DS-C9396V-48EK9 MDS 9396V 48-Port 64Gbps Fibre Channel...
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DS-C9396V-48EK9 is a 64Gbps Fibre Channel storage-fabric switch with 48 active SFP+ ports and port-side exhaust airflow in a 2U rack-mount chassis. The MDS 9396V connects high-performance hosts and all-flash arrays through fixed ports that serve device connections or inter-switch links, rather than an Ethernet access layer. Ports also support 8, 16, or 32Gbps connections according to the attached interface and optic. NVMe/FC and SCSI workloads can coexist on the same fabric links. The hardware includes three DS-C96V-FAN-E fan modules and two DS-CAC-1400W-E AC power supplies. DS-C9396V-48IK9 changes the airflow direction to port-side intake. Supported architectures include standalone SANs and server-rack connections to director-based storage networks, with switch mode or N Port Virtualization selected according to the fabric design.
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6000 Gbps aggregate switching capacity is the chassis maximum when fully enabled, rather than the bandwidth of only the initially activated connections. 880W maximum power draw establishes an upper bound for electrical and cooling planning; it is not the output rating of either DS-CAC-1400W-E supply. DS-C9396V-48EK9 runs NX-OS with CLI access, programmable NX-API interfaces, and integration within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family. Buffer-to-buffer resources provide 1000 credits per port by default, with 24000 credits available within each 24-port group; individual allocations must respect the shared group resources. FEC corrects eligible transmission errors, while buffer-to-buffer credit recovery addresses lost credits. VSANs isolate fabric services, and Smart Zoning controls permitted initiator-to-target communication. IVR requires an additional license for communication between otherwise isolated VSANs. Name-server services and RSCN support device registration and change notification. Port-level diagnostics include Fibre Channel ping, traceroute, and Read Diagnostic Parameters for investigating connection behavior without treating the switch as an Ethernet routing system.
ORM Systems offers DS-C9396V-48EK9 in new sealed and certified refurbished condition, 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 links, clean boot, optics bay recognition, DS-CAC-1400W-E PSU status, and DS-C96V-FAN-E fan status, with firmware verified and configurations wiped to factory default. Specify the required condition and complete hardware contents on the purchase order. Enterprise and volume orders accept POs, with Net-30 for government and RMA with advance replacement; regional stock and RMA coverage spans the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 48 active 64Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ ports |
Max Power Draw | 880W |
Cooling | 3 x DS-C96V-FAN-E port-side exhaust fan modules |
Growing SAN endpoint counts can require additional port activation without another chassis. M9396V-PL16 enables 16-port expansion steps, with intermediate configurations of 64 or 80 active ports before full activation. Confirm existing port entitlements, the required final enabled-port count, and the expansion-license quantity before issuing the purchase order.
A storage switch staged before production needs local configuration access before remote management is enabled. MDS 9396V supports initial setup through its RS-232 console and requires NX-OS 9.4(1) or later. Confirm console connectivity, the installed software release, and the intended management access before the purchase order.
Sites standardizing storage-rack installations need cabinet checks beyond the chassis dimensions. Four-post cabinets require at least 76 mm between the front door and front mounting posts to accommodate fiber patch-cable bend radius. Record the available clearance at each site and specify an installation arrangement that preserves cable access before issuing the purchase order.
Port-side intake airflow for cold aisles
DS-C9396V-48EK9 exhausts air toward the ports. DS-C9396V-48IK9 provides port-side intake airflow with the same 48-port initial activation and chassis size; specify that variant when the ports face the cold aisle.
All 96 ports active on delivery
DS-C9396V-48EK9 starts with 48 active ports. DS-C9396V-96EVK9 starts with 96 active ports in the same 2U chassis; choose that configuration when staged activation is not acceptable.
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| DS-C9396V-48EK9 |  DS-C9396S-96ESK9 |  DS-C9396S-48ESK9 |  DS-C9396S-48EK9 |  DS-C9396S-96EK9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 607.3 mm | 565.9 mm | 565.9 mm | 565.9 mm | 565.9 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 | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9396V-48EK9 | DS-C9396S-96ESK9 | DS-C9396S-48ESK9 | DS-C9396S-48EK9 | DS-C9396S-96EK9 |
| Power Consumption | 880W | 800W | 700W | 700W | 800W |
| Weight | 20 kg | 17.8 kg | 17.8 kg | 17.8 kg. | 17.8 kg |
| Width | 442.3 mm | 442.5 mm | 442.5 mm | 442.5 mm | 442.5 mm |
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DS-C9396V-48EK9 identifies an MDS 9396V 64Gbps Fibre Channel switch with 48 active ports and exhaust airflow. DS-C9396V identifies the model, 48 indicates the enabled-port count, and E corresponds to exhaust cooling. The complete configuration includes three DS-C96V-FAN-E fan modules and two DS-CAC-1400W-E power supplies.
The MDS 9396V is managed through NX-OS CLI over the serial console or SSHv2, Cisco NDFC's graphical interface, SNMPv3, and NX-API HTTP/HTTPS. Out-of-band access uses mgmt0, while in-band management uses IP over Fibre Channel. Specify the management connection and any optional NDFC subscription before ordering.
Cisco has not announced an end-of-sale date for MDS 9396V. DS-C9396V-48EK9 remains an orderable configuration in the series. Purchasing records should identify the exact hardware variant and purchased software entitlements, with Cisco service coverage kept separate from the hardware condition selected for the order.
ORM offers DS-C9396V-48EK9 new sealed or certified refurbished, with separate ORM and Cisco warranty terms. Cisco's platform hardware warranty is one year. ORM provides up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on refurbished units, with 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply.
DS-C9396V-48EK9 supports optional Advantage and Premier subscriptions with a one-year minimum and 1-, 3-, 5-, or 7-year terms. Advantage includes Enterprise and NDFC; Premier adds SAN Analytics. Smart Licensing Using Policy associates entitlements with a Cisco Smart Account. Neither optional subscription is bundled with this base configuration.
DS-C9396V-48EK9 can expand to 96 active Fibre Channel ports through 16-port M9396V-PL16 licenses. Supported activation stages are 48, 64, 80, and 96 ports. Port activation and software-feature subscriptions are separate ordering decisions. Include the required expansion-license quantity and matching DS-SFP-FC64G-SW= optics when adding shortwave connections.
DS-C9396V-48EK9 supports DS-SFP-FC64G-SW= for 64Gbps shortwave links, DS-SFP-FC32G-SW= for 32Gbps shortwave links, and DS-SFP-FC16G-SW= for 16Gbps shortwave links. The base configuration does not bundle transceivers. Specify an optic for each required connection and match the link speed and optical type to the connected device.
DS-C9396V-48EK9 ships with two DS-CAC-1400W-E AC power supplies, providing internal PSU redundancy. One supply supports normal operation, but power-source redundancy requires independent feeds. Keep DS-CAC-1400W-E airflow consistent with DS-C96V-FAN-E fan modules and specify regional power cords, such as CAB-9K12A-NA for North America.
DS-C9396V-48EK9 uses port-side exhaust airflow, whereas DS-C9396V-48IK9 uses port-side intake airflow. Both start with 48 active Fibre Channel ports. Match the direction to the cabinet airflow and keep installed cooling components consistent. The exhaust model suits port-side hot-aisle placement; the intake model suits port-side cold-aisle placement.
DS-C9396V-48EVK9P includes a three-year Premier subscription, while DS-C9396V-48EK9 does not bundle that optional subscription. Premier includes Enterprise, NDFC, and SAN Analytics. Buyers needing those software entitlements packaged with hardware can specify DS-C9396V-48EVK9P; buyers choosing subscriptions separately can use DS-C9396V-48EK9. Compare the complete purchase-order contents before selecting either configuration.
DS-C9396V-96EVK9 starts with 96 active Fibre Channel ports, versus 48 active ports on DS-C9396V-48EK9. Both configurations use the MDS 9396V chassis. The 96-port variant suits buyers needing every port enabled immediately; the 48-port base suits staged activation. Include the intended enabled-port quantity explicitly when comparing hardware quotations.
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