NETAPP MDS 9396S Switch - 16Gbps - 48Port - 2RU

Move data from one port to the other with the flip of a switch when connecting wires to the NetApp® MDS 9396S 16G 48PT 2PS Switch. It uses high-speed links to connect one or more fabrics which switch matrix and exports data to different ports. The NetApp MDS 9396S switch is a 2-rack unit which makes it suitable for large or small office applications. Its multiple rows offer 48 ports or upwards of 96 at rates of up to 16Gbps of fibre channel ports.

The multilayer fabric switch provides buffer-to-buffer credits as well as a larger amount of VSANs. It comes with a SAN plug-and-play option. Its design optimizes the use of bandwidth through multipath load balancing. In-service software upgrades update the device during downtime and offer problem resolution as necessary. Diagnostics and analysis tools give it reliability and increase its effectiveness. The switch stays cool to provide longer-lasting use with integrated vents on the sides.