Date: 26-Nov-2009   URL: www.sun.com/storage/storage_networking/switches_directors/cisco_9216i/index.xml

Cisco MDS 9216i Multilayer Fabric Switch

No Longer Orderable

This product has reached end-of-life and is no longer orderable. It is superceded by the next generation Cisco MDS 9222i Multiservice Modular Switch.

Looking for more flexibility? The Cisco MDS 9216i Multilayer Fabric Switch integrates Fibre Channel (FC) and IP storage services in a single system. With 14 2 Gb/sec FC ports, two Gigabit Ethernet IP storage services ports, and a modular expansion slot, the Cisco MDS 9216i is ideally suited for enterprise networks that require high-performance SAN extension or cost-effective IP storage connectivity.

At a Glance

  • Integrated Fibre Channel and IP storage services
  • 14 2 Gb/sec Fibre Channel interfaces for SAN connectivity
  • 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports for FCIP and iSCSI storage services
  • Backward-compatible for investment protection
  • Modular design supports additional FC and/or IP ports

Key Applications

  • Large datacenter storage environments
  • SAN consolidation
  • High-performance datacenter SANs
 
 
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