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DS-C9396V-48IK9
Cisco DS-C9396V-48IK9 MDS 9396V 48-Port 64G Fiber Channel Sw...
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DS-C9396V-48IK9 provides 48 active 64-Gbps Fiber Channel ports in a fixed, managed storage switch with port-side intake airflow. The MDS 9396V connects storage arrays and hosts through optical interfaces rather than Ethernet access ports. Its Rack-Mount 2U chassis accommodates additional port activation without adding a line card, while the installed power and cooling arrangement supports redundant operation. DS-C9396V-48EK9 provides the corresponding port-side exhaust configuration. Within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family, this switch can participate in a storage fabric as a fabric switch or operate in N Port Virtualization mode. Specify the airflow direction against the rack layout rather than treating intake and exhaust configurations as interchangeable.
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6000 Gbps aggregate full-duplex switching capacity describes the complete chassis architecture. Buffer-to-buffer flow control provides 1000 default credits per port, and port channels can group 16 physical links for load balancing. DS-C9396V-48IK9 supports SCSI and NVMe/FC workloads on the same fabric. Administration uses the NX-OS CLI, Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller GUI, and NX-API programming interfaces. Optional licensed functions include Inter-VSAN Routing and SAN Analytics; hardware capability does not establish entitlement to those functions. Forward Error Correction and buffer-to-buffer credit recovery address link errors and lost credits. The fully populated maximum reaches 890W at 110V AC with 96 DS-SFP-FC64G-SW= optics, so electrical sizing must account for the intended population and operating conditions.
DS-C9396V-48IK9 is offered new sealed or certified refurbished, with an ORM extended warranty of up to 3 years for new units and up to one year for certified refurbished units; returns are available for 30 days on every condition, terms apply, and Cisco's separate platform hardware warranty is one year. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, every active port linking at rated speed, optics bay recognition, PSU status, fan status, and clean boot; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. Specify the condition and required accessories on the PO. For enterprise and volume orders, ORM Systems accepts POs, offers Net-30 for government, and provides RMA with advance replacement across UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 48 active 64G Fiber Channel ports |
Max Power Draw | 890W fully populated at 110V AC |
Cooling | 3 fans / Port-side intake airflow |
When server racks consolidate storage-facing connections, the MDS 9396V distributes interfaces across four 24-port groups. Port-channel members can be spread across groups rather than concentrated in a single group. Map host and array connections, then specify the intended port-channel membership before finalizing the purchase order.
For staging a storage-rack installation, the MDS 9396V needs 64 mm clearance between walls and chassis vents and 152 mm horizontal separation between two chassis. Rack width alone does not settle ventilation clearance. Check cabinet obstructions, adjacent equipment, and the mounting position before issuing the purchase order.
Port-side exhaust rack airflow
DS-C9396V-48IK9 draws cooling air inward from the ports. DS-C9396V-48EK9 provides port-side exhaust airflow with the same 48-active-port configuration for racks requiring the opposite direction.
More than 96 physical storage ports
The MDS 9396V supports 96 physical Fiber Channel ports at maximum. Additional port licenses activate existing interfaces; they cannot expand the fixed chassis beyond that capacity.
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| DS-C9396V-48IK9 |  DS-C9396S-96ESK9 |  DS-C9396S-96E8K9 |  DS-C9396S-48IK9 |  DS-C9396S-48ESK9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-48IK9 | DS-C9396S-96ESK9 | DS-C9396S-96E8K9 | DS-C9396S-48IK9 | DS-C9396S-48ESK9 |
| Power Consumption | 890W | 800W | 800W | 700W | 700W |
| 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-48IK9 identifies an MDS 9396V 64G Fiber Channel switch with 48 active ports and intake airflow. DS-C9396V identifies the model, 48 denotes the active port count, and I identifies port-side intake cooling. The configuration also includes three fans and two power supplies.
The MDS 9396V is managed through the NX-OS CLI over console or SSHv2, the Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller GUI, and NX-API programming interfaces. SNMPv3 also supports management through Ethernet or in-band IP over Fiber Channel. NX-API can be paired with Ansible and Python for automation.
Cisco has not announced an end-of-sale date for MDS 9396V. A purchase should still identify the exact airflow variant, optical components, active-port requirements, and required software entitlements rather than treating the series name alone as a complete hardware and licensing configuration.
DS-C9396V-48IK9 is available new sealed or certified refurbished, with separate Cisco and ORM warranties. Cisco's platform hardware warranty is one year. ORM offers up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to one year for certified refurbished units. Returns are available for 30 days on every condition; terms apply.
DS-C9396V-48IK9 supports optional Cisco MDS Advantage and Premier subscriptions with a 1-year minimum term. Advantage includes Enterprise and NDFC licenses; Premier adds SAN Analytics. Both paths offer 3-, 5-, and 7-year terms. Smart Licensing Using Policy requires a Smart Account, so specify entitlements separately from hardware condition.
DS-C9396V-48IK9 includes 48 active 64G Fiber Channel ports in a 96-port chassis. M9396V-PL16 activates 16 additional ports per license, supporting configurations with 64, 80, or 96 active ports. Specify the required entitlement quantity against the connection count; an unlicensed physical cage is not an enabled connection.
DS-C9396V-48IK9 supports DS-SFP-FC64G-SW= for 64G shortwave connections, DS-SFP-FC32G-SW= for 32G, and DS-SFP-FC16G-SW= for 16G. Optical components can be ordered separately or with the hardware. Match both link ends and confirm fiber type and transmission distance before specifying the complete connection on the purchase order.
DS-C9396V-48IK9 uses port-side intake airflow, while DS-C9396V-48EK9 uses port-side exhaust airflow. Both configurations activate 48 Fiber Channel ports. Select the intake model for racks requiring cooling air inward from the ports; select the exhaust model for racks requiring airflow toward the ports.
DS-C9396V-48IVK9P bundles a 3-year Premier software license and 48 DS-SFP-FC64G-SW= optics, whereas DS-C9396V-48IK9 provides the base 48-active-port intake configuration. The bundled model suits a combined Premier and 64G shortwave purchase; the base model suits buyers specifying optical components and optional software entitlements separately.
DS-C9396V-96IVK9 provides 96 active Fiber Channel ports, while DS-C9396V-48IK9 activates 48 ports in the intake configuration. The higher-density variant suits orders requiring full chassis capacity at purchase; the base model suits orders starting with 48 active connections and using M9396V-PL16 for subsequent port activation.
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