Full Part Number: DS-C9396S-K9
Manufacturer: Cisco Systems
Overview
The Cisco DS-C9396S-K9 is a 96-port Fibre Channel switch designed for high-performance, enterprise-grade storage area networks (SANs). It is part of Cisco's MDS 9000 series, providing a scalable, high-density solution for connecting storage devices, servers, and network switches. With advanced features such as non-blocking architecture, intelligent SAN management, and high availability, the DS-C9396S-K9 ensures that your network infrastructure is both reliable and efficient, making it ideal for data centers and large enterprises requiring secure and optimized storage solutions.
Key Features
96 Ports: Provides 96 16Gb Fibre Channel ports to connect a large number of servers, storage arrays, and other devices in a SAN environment.
Non-blocking Architecture: Ensures high-performance data transfer without congestion, providing low latency and high throughput for demanding applications.
Advanced SAN Management: Includes Cisco’s SAN OS, which provides centralized management, diagnostics, and optimization of storage networks.
High Availability: Features such as redundant power supplies, fans, and supervisors, ensure continuous operation and minimize downtime.
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE): Supports Fibre Channel over Ethernet for improved efficiency and simplified cabling.
Scalable Design: Easily scalable to meet growing storage demands with additional ports or switches as required.
Advanced Security: Includes role-based access control (RBAC), zoning, and secure login to ensure data protection and secure network access.
Energy Efficient: Designed to reduce power consumption without sacrificing performance, making it a cost-effective solution for large-scale deployments.
Applications
Data Centers: Ideal for large-scale data centers that require high-density, high-performance Fibre Channel switches for storage area networking.
Enterprise Storage Networks: Used to connect and manage large volumes of storage devices in enterprise environments, ensuring efficient, reliable data transfer.
Virtualized Environments: Supports virtualized infrastructures where multiple servers need to share access to storage resources.
Cloud Service Providers: Perfect for cloud environments where performance, scalability, and high availability are critical to business operations.
Disaster Recovery: Supports mission-critical applications requiring a secure and reliable network infrastructure, ensuring business continuity in the event of a disaster.
Specifications
Ports:
96 x 16Gb Fibre Channel Ports
Switching Capacity: 1.92 Tbps
Forwarding Rate: 1.4 Bpps (Billion packets per second)
Protocol Support: Fibre Channel, FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet)
High Availability: Redundant power supplies, fans, supervisors
Security Features: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), zoning, secure login
Management: Cisco SAN OS with centralized management, SNMP, CLI
Power Supply: Dual redundant power supplies
Dimensions: 17.5" x 1.7" x 25" (445 mm x 43 mm x 635 mm)
Weight: 26.3 kg (58 lbs)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Power Consumption: 280W (typical), 380W (max)
Rack Mountable: Yes, 1U form factor
Why Choose Cisco DS-C9396S-K9?
The Cisco DS-C9396S-K9 is a high-performance Fibre Channel switch that offers a perfect balance of scalability, reliability, and security, making it the ideal choice for enterprises and data centers looking to optimize their storage area networks. With 96 high-speed ports, advanced SAN management, and support for FCoE, this switch provides the robust performance necessary for mission-critical applications while offering easy scalability as your storage needs grow. Its high availability features ensure maximum uptime, while the integrated security features provide the peace of mind needed for sensitive data environments. Choose the DS-C9396S-K9 for a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and reliable SAN solution that supports the evolving needs of your business.