Cisco MDS 9396T 32G 96-Port FC Switch | 48 Active Ports, Exhaust — CON-SNC-9418S16

Keep storage networks moving with the Cisco MDS 9396T 32G Fibre Channel switch. Built for dense SAN environments, it provides 96 Fibre Channel ports with 48 active ports, giving infrastructure teams the port density needed to connect storage arrays, servers, and fabric components without unnecessary expansion. The 32G class is designed for environments where storage traffic must stay predictable under load. That matters when application performance depends on low-latency access to shared storage, backup targets, or virtualized workloads. The exhaust airflow design supports rack-level thermal planning, which is especially important in tightly packed data center rows where cooling strategy is part of the deployment decision. For teams standardizing on Cisco storage networking, this switch offers the port count and fabric capacity to support enterprise SAN growth while preserving operational discipline. It is a strong fit for organizations that value controlled scaling, consistent architecture, and the confidence that comes from deploying a platform built for storage-first infrastructure. Ideal For Build a high-density SAN for enterprise storage arrays Connect virtualization hosts to shared Fibre Channel storage Expand storage fabric capacity in a data center rack Standardize on Cisco for mission-critical storage networking Why This Product 1 96-port density for larger SAN fabrics 2 48 active ports for immediate deployment capacity 3 32G Fibre Channel for storage performance 4 Exhaust airflow for rack thermal planning