Cisco DS-C9396S-48ESK9 48-Port 16G FC SAN Switch 4U

• High-performance database storage networking
• Private cloud storage backbone architecture
• Disaster recovery and business continuity environments
• Storage consolidation from legacy Fibre Channel systems
• High-availability application storage infrastructure
• Large-scale enterprise backup and archival systems
• Mission-critical workloads in financial and telecom sectors
• Scalable storage networks for cloud service providers

• Redundant power supply support for high availability operations
• Optimized for storage-heavy enterprise workloads
• Scalable architecture for expanding SAN environments
• Supports virtualization and cloud storage integration
• Designed for mission-critical enterprise reliability
• Efficient consolidation of storage network infrastructure
• Enhances SAN fabric stability and performance consistency
• Reduces network complexity in large storage deployments
• Suitable for multi-tier enterprise storage environments
• Built for long lifecycle enterprise infrastructure planning
• Supports modern data center consolidation strategies

• Brand: Cisco
• Model: DS-C9396S-48ESK9
• Series: Cisco MDS 9300 Series
• Switch Type: Fibre Channel SAN Switch
• Fabric Type: Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN)
• Port Configuration: 48 x 16Gbps Fibre Channel Ports
• Port Speed: 16Gbps Fibre Channel
• Form Factor: 4U Rack-Mount Chassis
• Power Supply: Redundant Power Supply Supported
• Architecture: Cisco MDS SAN Switching Architecture
• Deployment: Enterprise Data Center / SAN Environment
• Connectivity: Fibre Channel Storage Networking
• Scalability: Enterprise-Scale SAN Expansion Support
• Availability: High-Availability Design with Redundant Power Support

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Enterprises choose this switch for high-density 16G FC connectivity that supports large storage fabrics without performance bottlenecks.
• It delivers predictable low latency, making it suitable for virtualization-heavy workloads and database environments.
• The 48-port architecture reduces the need for multiple smaller switches, simplifying SAN design and operations.
• Redundant power support enhances infrastructure resilience and aligns with enterprise uptime requirements.
• It integrates well into existing Cisco MDS-based storage ecosystems for seamless scalability.