Technical Details for Cisco MDS 9216 Multilayer Fabric Switch

Cisco MDS 9216 Multilayer Fabric Switch ... multilayer capability, resiliency, robust security, and ease-of-management are imperative. The Cisco MDS 9216 Multilayer Fabric Switch brings new capability and investment protection to the fabric switch market. Sharing a consistent architecture with the Cisco MDS 9500 Series, the Cisco MDS 9216 combines multilayer intelligence with a modular chassis, making it the industry's most intelligent and flexible fabric switch. Starting with sixteen 2-Gbps Fiber Channel ports, the expansion slot on the Cisco MDS 9216 allows for the addition of any current Cisco MDS 9000 Family module for up to 48 total ports. As the storage network expands further, Cisco MDS 9000 Family modules can be removed from Cisco MDS 9216 and migrated into Cisco MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors, providing smooth migration, common sparing, and outstanding investment protection.