Cisco DS-C9396S-48EK9 96x16G FC SAN Switch No PSU

• Enterprise SAN fabric consolidation in large data centers
• High-density storage networking for virtualization clusters
• Core Fibre Channel switching for mission-critical workloads
• Data center storage backbone for ERP and financial systems
• Disaster recovery and business continuity storage replication
• Hybrid cloud storage extension using 10G uplinks
• SAN modernization from legacy switching infrastructure
• Multi-site storage interconnectivity and replication

• Enables hybrid storage connectivity and inter-site replication
• Optimized for virtualization and cloud-ready workloads
• High-density 2U rack-efficient design for data center optimization
• No PSU configuration for flexible power infrastructure planning
• Improves SAN consolidation and reduces hardware footprint
• Enhances storage network resilience and uptime stability
• Supports mission-critical enterprise workloads
• Simplifies SAN management in complex environments
• Enables long-term infrastructure modernization strategies
• Built for scalable, high-availability storage architectures 

• Brand: Cisco
• Model: DS-C9396S-48EK9
• Product Family: Enterprise Fibre Channel SAN Switching Platform
• Device Type: Storage Area Network (SAN) Switch
• Switch Architecture: High-density Fibre Channel switching with IP storage uplinks
• Port Configuration: 96 x 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports + 4 x 10Gbps uplink ports
• Fibre Channel Speed: 16Gbps per port
• Uplink Speed: 10Gbps per port
• Uplink Interface Type: IP-based SAN extension connectivity
• Form Factor: 2U Rack-Mount Chassis
• Chassis Type: Fixed configuration SAN switch
• Power Supply: Not included (No PSU variant)
• Deployment Environment: Enterprise Data Center / SAN Fabric Infrastructure
• Primary Function: Core storage switching and SAN fabric aggregation
• Target Workload: Virtualization, cloud storage, database, and enterprise applications
• Infrastructure Role: Backbone layer for storage networking

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose this model when they need a dense SAN switching platform that balances Fibre Channel performance with scalable uplink connectivity for modern storage architectures.
• It is preferred for large-scale consolidation projects where reducing switch sprawl improves operational efficiency and simplifies SAN management.
• Compared to lower-density switches in the same family, it delivers significantly higher port capacity, reducing per-port cost and extending lifecycle ROI.
• The inclusion of 10G uplinks enables flexible SAN extension across racks, buildings, or disaster recovery sites without additional hardware layers.
• Its modular power design (No PSU) supports customized redundancy strategies aligned with enterprise data center standards.