Cisco DS-C9396V-48IK9 48x16G FC 4x40G SAN Switch Enterprise

• Enterprise SAN core switching for large data centers
• Storage aggregation layer in multi-array environments
• Virtualized infrastructure supporting VMware or hyper-converged workloads
• Database clusters requiring high-throughput FC connectivity
• Hybrid cloud storage backbone integration
• Disaster recovery and business continuity SAN architecture
• High-density storage consolidation projects
• Enterprise backup and archival storage networks

• High-throughput architecture for storage-intensive workloads
• Supports large-scale virtualization and cloud-ready environments
• Enables SAN fabric scalability without infrastructure redesign
• Ideal for mission-critical enterprise storage environments
• Built for high availability and continuous storage operations
• Reduces SAN complexity through centralized switching architecture
• Supports enterprise storage consolidation strategies
• Optimized for performance consistency under heavy I/O loads
• Enhances operational efficiency in multi-array deployments
• Supports long-term infrastructure modernization initiatives

• Brand: Cisco
• Model: DS-C9396V-48IK9
• Product Type: Fibre Channel SAN Switch
• Port Density: 48 x 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports
• Uplink Ports: 4 x 40Gbps Fibre Channel uplinks
• Switching Role: SAN Core / SAN Aggregation Layer
• Architecture: High-density modular SAN fabric switching
• Performance Class: High-throughput, low-latency storage networking
• Airflow Design: Front-to-back cooling optimized for data center racks
• Deployment Environment: Enterprise data centers, cloud storage fabrics, virtualization clusters
• Use Case Focus: Storage networking, SAN modernization, hybrid cloud infrastructure
• Scalability: Designed for large-scale SAN expansion and fabric growth
• Reliability: Enterprise-grade high availability storage switching
• Compatibility: Cisco MDS SAN ecosystem integration
• Form Factor: Rack-mounted data center switch

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations select this model when they need a dense, scalable Fibre Channel switching platform that supports growth without frequent infrastructure replacement cycles.
• It offers a balanced combination of 16G port density and high-speed 40G uplinks, making it ideal for SAN core and aggregation layers in large enterprise environments.
• Compared to lower-tier switches, it delivers stronger backbone connectivity options for distributed storage architectures and multi-array deployments.
• Its architecture is well-suited for virtualization-heavy environments where storage traffic consolidation is critical for performance stability.