Cisco MDS 9396T Data Networking
Next-Gen 96-Port Fiber Switch for Enterprise Storage Networks
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The Cisco MDS 9396T Fibre Channel Switch offers scalable, secure, and high-performance SAN networking with support for 48 to 96 ports. Its advanced telemetry, low-latency architecture, and NVMe-ready design make it ideal for large-scale deployments. Built-in security features, redundancy, and automation tools ensure seamless data center operations.
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Cisco MDS 9396T Data Networking Options
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Cisco DS-C9396T-48ETK9 Switch Network Module
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Cisco MDS 9396T Data Networking Model Overview
The Cisco MDS 9396T is a next-generation, 96-port Fibre Channel switch designed to provide ultra-fast 32-Gbps connectivity for enterprise storage area networks (SANs). With an aggregate bandwidth of 3 Tbps, this switch supports large-scale deployments, hyperscale environments, and virtualized data centers. Its NVMe-ready architecture ensures seamless transition to next-generation storage workloads, while state-of-the-art analytics and telemetry capabilities provide deep visibility into network performance. High availability, scalability, and advanced security make it an ideal choice for mission-critical enterprise storage networks.
Key Features:
- 96 ports of 32-Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity, delivering 3 Tbps of total bandwidth.
- NVMe-ready for future-proofed SAN architecture.
- Built-in telemetry and analytics for real-time monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Redundant power supplies and fan modules ensure 99.999% uptime.
- Auto-zoning and advanced security features, including hardware zoning and secure boot.