Cisco MDS 9396T 32G Support | 48 Active Ports + 32G SFP NCD — CON-SSSNC-DS9396TK

Protect the fabric that keeps storage traffic moving. This Cisco support offering for the MDS 9396T 32G is built for environments where SAN uptime, port availability, and predictable service response directly affect application performance. With coverage aligned to a 48-active-port configuration and 32G SFP support, it helps teams maintain the switching infrastructure behind critical storage paths. For infrastructure leaders, the value is operational certainty. Storage networks are not forgiving when a switch issue interrupts access to shared data. This support plan gives you a defined response model for a platform that sits at the center of high-density SAN connectivity. It is a practical choice for teams that need to protect throughput, reduce outage exposure, and keep recovery planning straightforward. Choose this support tier when the cost of fabric disruption outweighs the price of service coverage. It supports the kind of storage environment where port count, optics compatibility, and response timing all matter. Ideal For Supporting a production SAN switch in a data center fabric Maintaining storage connectivity for virtualization clusters Reducing recovery time after a switch or optics issue Budgeting support for a high-density Cisco storage network Why This Product 1 Covers a high-density 48-port SAN switch configuration 2 Supports 32G SFP optics for faster storage links 3 Next-business-day response helps reduce fabric downtime 4 Cisco-specific support fits enterprise storage operations