About Cisco DS-C9396S-48IK9 SAN Switch

The Cisco DS-C9396S-48IK9 SAN Switch is a high-performance Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN) switch designed for enterprise data centers and storage environments. It provides ultra-fast, reliable, and scalable connectivity for storage devices, servers, and backup systems, ensuring optimal performance for mission-critical applications.

This SAN switch features 48 Fibre Channel ports with support for 16 Gbps/32 Gbps speeds, enabling seamless data transfer and low-latency communication between storage arrays and servers. It is designed for high availability, redundancy, and ease of management, making it ideal for virtualization, backup, and high-performance storage solutions.

The DS-C9396S-48IK9 includes advanced features such as VSAN segmentation, security authentication, and QoS for storage traffic, providing both flexibility and reliability for enterprise-grade storage networks.

Key Features

48 Fibre Channel Ports

• Supports 16 Gbps/32 Gbps speeds

• High-density SAN connectivity for storage networks

High Performance & Low Latency

• Optimized for mission-critical storage applications

• Ensures fast data transfer and minimal downtime

Advanced Management & Security

• Supports VSANs, zoning, and security authentication

• QoS features for traffic prioritization

Reliability & Redundancy

• Hot-swappable power supplies and fans

• Designed for continuous 247 operation

Scalability & Flexibility

• Easily integrates with Cisco MDS SAN infrastructure

• Supports SAN expansion for growing storage requirements

Applications

• Enterprise storage networks

• Data center SAN connectivity

• Backup and disaster recovery solutions

• Virtualization and high-performance storage environments