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DS-C9396V-K9
Cisco DS-C9396V-K9 MDS 9396V 96-Port 64G Fibre Channel Switc...
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DS-C9396V-K9 is a managed Fibre Channel SAN switch with 96 physical ports and 48 active ports in its base configuration. The MDS 9396V connects storage arrays and hosts through fixed interfaces supporting 8, 16, 32 and 64 Gbps operation. Its 2U chassis belongs to the Cisco MDS 9000 Family rather than an Ethernet access-switch family. SCSI and NVMe/FC workloads can share the storage fabric, while additional port activation expands connectivity without replacing the chassis. Specify the required active-port count separately from the physical port count.
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6000 Gbps aggregate full-duplex bandwidth supports the switch's Fibre Channel fabric connections. Buffer allocation provides 24000 credits per 24-port group, with 1000 credits per port by default and a maximum allocation of 16000 credits to one port. DS-C9396V-K9 incorporates secure boot and role-based access control for administrative separation. Basic zoning and SPAN are included without an optional software subscription; advanced traffic engineering and SAN Analytics require the appropriate entitlement. 880W maximum chassis consumption provides an electrical sizing figure distinct from the installed power supplies' output ratings.
DS-C9396V-K9 is offered new sealed or certified refurbished; new units carry up to a 3-year extended warranty, certified refurbished units carry up to 1 year, and every condition includes 30-day returns, with terms applying. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, clean boot, rated-speed port links, optics bay recognition, PSU status and fan status; firmware is verified and configuration wiped to factory default. Specify condition, optics, active-port requirements and software entitlements on the purchase order. ORM accepts POs, offers Net-30 for government, and supports enterprise and volume orders with RMA advance replacement across UK, EU, US and MEA regions.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 96 physical 64G Fibre Channel ports; 48 active |
Max Power Draw | 880W |
Cooling | 3 hot-swappable fan modules. |
A SAN expansion that adds host or array connections incrementally can use M9396V-PL16 port-activation licenses rather than replace the chassis. Each license enables 16 additional ports. Match the expansion quantity to the required connection count, and include compatible optics for the newly activated interfaces on the purchase order.
A storage deployment without direct cloud connectivity can use offline Smart Licensing Using Policy reporting. License usage reports are exported to a connected workstation, uploaded to Cisco Smart Software Manager, and acknowledged back on the switch. Define account ownership and the reporting workflow before ordering software entitlements.
Ethernet host access connections
DS-C9396V-K9 provides Fibre Channel storage interfaces. Its Ethernet management connection is not an Ethernet access-port bank for connecting general-purpose LAN endpoints.
SAN Analytics without software entitlement
SAN Analytics and telemetry require Premier entitlement. Base connectivity alone does not provide the software rights needed to use those analytics functions.
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| DS-C9396V-K9 |  DS-C9396S-96IK9 |  DS-C9396S-96ESK9 |  DS-C9396S-96EK9 |  DS-C9396V-48IK9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 607.3 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 | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9396V-K9 | DS-C9396S-96IK9 | DS-C9396S-96ESK9 | DS-C9396S-96EK9 | DS-C9396V-48IK9 |
| Power Consumption | 880W | 800W | 800W | 800W | 890W |
| Weight | 20 kg. | 17.8 kg. | 17.8 kg | 17.8 kg | 20 kg |
| Width | 442.3 mm | 442.5 mm | 442.5 mm | 442.5 mm | 442.3 mm |
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DS-C9396V-K9 identifies the Cisco MDS 9396V 64-Gbps Fibre Channel base switch. The chassis has 96 physical Fibre Channel interfaces, with 48 active in the base configuration. The purchase configuration should separately specify active ports, optics, airflow direction and any optional software subscription.
DS-C9396V-K9 supports the NX-OS CLI through the serial console or SSHv2, NDFC graphical management, NX-API over HTTP/HTTPS, and SNMPv3. NDFC requires its software entitlement. Programmable interfaces support automation, while the dedicated management connection provides administrative access outside the Fibre Channel data fabric.
DS-C9396V-K9 supports optional Advantage and Premier subscriptions in one-, three-, five- and seven-year terms. Advantage includes Enterprise and NDFC entitlements; Premier also includes SAN Analytics. Subscription expiration creates a compliance issue rather than automatically stopping traffic or disabling the licensed features.
DS-C9396V-K9 has 48 active Fibre Channel ports in its base configuration, within a chassis containing 96 physical ports. M9396V-PL16 licenses enable expansion in 16-port increments, allowing configurations with 64, 80 or 96 active ports. Additional activation does not install the required optical transceivers.
The MDS 9396V supports DS-SFP-FC64G-SW= and DS-SFP-FC64G-LW= for 64G connections, alongside supported lower-speed Fibre Channel optics. Transceiver choice determines the optical connection requirements. Match both link ends and the fiber plant, and specify the required transceiver quantities rather than assuming every cage includes an optic.
DS-C9396V-K9 supports redundant power operation using two installed power supplies. Grid redundancy requires each supply to connect to a different power source; connecting both to one source provides supply redundancy only. Each supply also requires its own dedicated branch circuit when preparing the installation.
The MDS 9396V requires 2U of rack space and measures 86.4 mm high, 442.3 mm wide and 607.3 mm deep. Fully loaded weight is 20 kg. Verify rack depth, support and cable clearance; DS-SHELF= is an optional shelf bracket kit rather than a standard included accessory.
Cisco has not announced an end-of-sale date for MDS 9396V.
DS-C9396V-K9 running NX-OS 9.4(4) can unexpectedly reload following an ungraceful management-interface link failure or flapping condition. The issue concerns mgmt0 and carries a software-upgrade recommendation. Review the installed release before deployment rather than treating a successful initial boot as confirmation that the affected condition is absent.
ORM offers DS-C9396V-K9 new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty, or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Every condition includes 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's limited hardware warranty is separate from ORM coverage. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, with firmware verified and configuration wiped to factory default.
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