Date: 26-Nov-2009   URL: www.sun.com/storage/storage_networking/switches_directors/cisco_9124/specs.xml

Cisco MDS 9124 24-Port Multilayer Fabric Switch

Specifications

Whether you're managing a standalone storage network or running enterprise-level SANs, the Cisco MDS 9124 delivers the performance and flexibility for the most demanding environments. The switch scales from 8 to 24 ports, and its high density and compact form factor make it ideal for space-constrained deployments where maximum port density per rack is imperative.

Key Specifications

  • Highly available platform for mission-critical deployments
  • Comprehensive security framework
  • Simplified storage management

Details

Systems Architecture
Port speed 1, 2, and 4 Gb/sec autosensing with 4 Gb/sec of dedicated bandwidth per port
Buffer credits Up to 64 for a group of 4 ports, with a default of 16 buffer credits per port
Ports per chassis Up to 24 ports:
  • Base configuration with 8 ports
  • Additional ports in 8-port increments with the port activation license
PortChannel Up to 16 ports in a PortChannel
Fabric services Name server
Registered state change notification (RSCN)
Login services
Public loop
Broadcast
In-order delivery
Name-server zoning
Security VSANs
Zoning
  • Hardware-enforced zoning
  • Logical-unit-number (LUN) zoning and read-only zones
FC-SP for host-to-switch and switch-to-switch authentication
Port security
Management access
  • SSHv2
  • SNMPv3
  • IP ACLs
Management
Access methods Out-of-band 10/100 Ethernet port
EIA/TIA-232 serial console port
In-band IP over Fibre Channel
Access protocols CLI
SNMP
SMI-S
Security RBACL using RADIUS or TACACS+ authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) functions
VSAN-based roles
SSHv2
SNMPv3
Management applications Cisco MDS 9000 family CLI
Cisco Fabric Manager and Device Manager
Cisco Fabric Manager Server (optional; requires Cisco Fabric Manager Server license)
Software
Minimum software requirement Cisco MDS 9000 SAN-OS Software Release 3.1
Compatibility
Fibre Channel protocols FC-PH, Revision 4.3
FC-PH-2, Revision 7.4
FC-PH-3, Revision 9.4
FC-GS-2, Revision 5.3
FC-GS-3, Revision 7.01
FC-FLA, Revision 2.7
FC-FG, Revision 3.5
FC-SW-2, Revision 5.3
FC-AL, Revision 4.5
FC-AL-2, Revision 7.0
FC-PLDA, Revision 2.1
FC-VI, Revision 1.61
FCP, Revision 12
FCP-2, Revision 7
FC-SB-2, Revision 2.1
FC-BB, Revision 4.7
FC-FS, Revision 1.9
FC-PI, Revision 13
FC-MI, Revision 1.99
FC-Tape, Revision 1.17
IP over Fibre Channel (RFC 2625)
Extensive IETF-standards-based TCP/IP, SNMPv3, and Remote Monitoring (RMON) MIBs
Class of service: Class 2, Class 3, Class F
Fibre Channel standard port types: E, F, FL
Fibre Channel enhanced port types: SD, TE
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Tools
Tools Power-on self-test (POST) diagnostics
Online diagnostics
Internal loopbacks
SPAN
Fibre Channel Traceroute capability
Fibre Channel Ping
Fibre Channel Debug
Cisco Fabric Analyzer
Syslog
Port-level statistics
Availability and Serviceability
Availability Nondisruptive software upgrades
Stateful process restart
Per-VSAN fabric services
Redundant, hot-swappable power supply and fans (optional)
Hot-swappable SFP optics
PortChannels aggregating up to 16 ports
Online diagnostics
Serviceability Configuration file management
Port beaconing
System LEDs
SNMP traps for alerts
Environmental
Ambient operating temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Ambient non-operating temperature -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C)
Physical dimensions (H x W x D) of 1 RU
1.75 x 17.5 x 16 in. (4.5 x 44.5 x 40.6 cm)
Weight Switch with dual power supplies: 18.5 lb [8.4 KG]
Power and Cooling
Power supplies 300W AC (maximum of two per switch)
Input 100 to 240 VAC nominal (+/-10% for full range)
Input current maximum 20A
Input current steady state 4A @ 110 VAC
2A @ 220 VAC
50 to 60 Hz nominal (+/-3 Hz for full range)
Output 300W @ 100 VAC
300W @ 220 VAC
Airflow Front to rear
Regulations
Safety UL 60950 -1
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950 -1
EN 60950 -1
IEC 60950 -1
AS/NZS 60950
IEC 60825
EN 60825
21 CFR 1040
EMC FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A
ICES-003 Class A
EN55022 Class A
CISPR22 Class A
AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A
VCCI Class A
EN55024
ETS300 386
EN50082-1
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN61000-6-1
CISPR24
NEBS
  • GR-63-Core NEBS Level 3
  • GR-1089-Core NEBS Level 3
ETSI
  • ETS 300 019 Storage Class 1.1
  • ETS 300 019 Transportation Class 2.3
  • ETSI 300 019 Stationary Use Class 3.1
Warranty
Duration 2 years
HW coverage hours 24 x 7
HW response times 4 hours*

*average response times, response times may vary by country
Delivery method On-site
HW phone coverage 24 x 7
 
 
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