Cisco DS-C9396V-48EK9 96x16G FC SAN Switch with 40G Uplinks

• Cloud data center storage fabric aggregation
• Disaster recovery and business continuity architectures
• High-performance database storage networks
• Tier-1 application storage acceleration environments
• Hybrid cloud storage integration backbones
• Large-scale virtualization clusters (VMware, Hyper-V)
• High-density storage array interconnectivity
• Enterprise consolidation of legacy SAN switching layers 

• High-density 96 x 16G Fibre Channel port architecture
• 4 x 40G FC uplink interfaces for backbone scalability
• Designed for enterprise-grade SAN fabric deployments
• Optimized for low-latency storage traffic handling
• Supports large-scale virtualization environments
• Built for high availability and mission-critical workloads
• Enables SAN consolidation and infrastructure optimization
• Scalable design for evolving storage demands
• Compatible with Cisco MDS 9300 Series ecosystems
• Enhances data center modernization initiatives
• Supports hybrid cloud storage architectures
• Improves operational efficiency in storage networks

• Brand: Cisco
• Model: DS-C9396V-48EK9
• Switch Type: Fibre Channel SAN Switch
• Port Configuration: 96 x 16G Fibre Channel + 4 x 40G FC uplinks
• Fabric Role: Core / Director-class SAN switching layer
• Deployment: Enterprise Data Center / Large-scale SAN environments
• Primary Use: Storage networking, virtualization, cloud infrastructure
• Architecture: High-density modular SAN fabric design
• Scalability: Designed for multi-tier enterprise SAN expansion
• Performance Focus: Low-latency, high-throughput storage traffic handling
• Workload Type: Mission-critical applications and database environments
• Environment Fit: Virtualized data centers and hybrid cloud storage
• Redundancy Support: Enterprise-grade high availability design
• Integration: Cisco MDS SAN ecosystem compatibility
• Optimization: Storage consolidation and SAN modernization
• Reliability: Continuous uptime for enterprise workloads
• Management Scope: Centralized SAN fabric control and monitoring

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• The inclusion of 40G uplinks enables stronger backbone aggregation for modern storage clusters and virtualization environments.
• It is designed for seamless integration into existing Cisco MDS ecosystems, reducing migration friction and operational risk.
• Enterprises benefit from improved ROI through consolidation of multiple legacy switches into a single high-density platform.
• Its architecture supports long-term scalability, making it suitable for multi-phase infrastructure modernization strategies.
• It helps reduce latency in storage communication paths, improving application performance in critical workloads.