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Technical Details for Cisco MDS 9216A


Technical Details for Cisco MDS 9216A Switch
Cisco MDS 9216A 
Description: Model ID A7558A / Cisco MDS 9216A - Switch - 16 ports - 2Gb Fibre Channel + 16 x SFP (occupied) - 3U - rack-mountable / The Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch shares a consistent architecture with the MDS 9500 series Directors and offers the same multilayer intelligence ... more
Cisco MDS 9216A ... in a modular fabric switch. Intelligent features include multi-protocol support (Fiber Channel, iSCSI, FCIP), Virtual SANs (VSANs), embedded diagnostics and role-based security. With these innovations, companies can build highly scalable, available storage networks with comprehensive security and unified management.

The MDS 9216A is fully populated out of the box with sixteen 1 and 2 Gb auto-sensing Fiber Channel ports. An expansion slot allows for the addition of an MDS 9000 Storage Networking Module available in 16 or 32 ports, for up to 48 Fiber Channel ports or for FC/iSCSI connectivity. MDS 9000 Storage Networking Modules are interchangeable between the MDS 9216A Fabric Switch, MDS 9216 Fabric Switch and MDS 9500 series directors, providing smooth migration, common sparing and investment protection.

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General
Device TypeSwitch
Enclosure TypeRack-mountable - 3U
Installed Modules Qty (Max)1 (installed) / 2 (max)
Width44 cm
Depth57.6 cm
Height13.3 cm
Networking
Ports Qty16
Data Transfer Rate2.12 Gbps
Data Link Protocol2Gb Fibre Channel
Fibre ChannelFC-AL, FC-AL-2, FC-BB, FC-DA, FC-FLA, FC-FS, FC-GS-3, FC-GS-4, FC-IP, FC-MI, FC-PH, FC-PH-2, FC-PH-3, FC-PI, FC-PLDA, FC-SB-2, FC-SB-3, FC-SW-2, FC-SW-3, FC-Tape, FC-VI, FC-SP, FC-BB-2, FCP, FCP-2
Remote Management ProtocolRMON, SNMP 3
Connectivity TechnologyWired
Expansion / Connectivity
Expansion Slots Total (Free)2 ( 1 ) x Expansion Slot
16 ( 0 ) x SFP (mini-GBIC)
Interfaces1 x management - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x serial - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
1 x management - RS-232 - RJ-45
16 x network - FC-AL short-wave - LC x 2
Miscellaneous
Rack Mounting KitIncluded
Encryption AlgorithmAES, IKE, DH
Authentication MethodSecure Shell v.2 (SSH2), DH-CHAP
Compliant StandardsNEBS level 3, CE, FCC Class A certified, CISPR 22 Class A, EN 60950, EN 61000-3-2, EN50082, ICES-003, VCCI Class A ITE, IEC 60950, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, CSA 22.2 No. 950, EN55022 Class A, UL 60950
Power
Power DevicePower supply - hot-plug / redundant - plug-in module
Installed Qty2 (installed) / 2 (max)
Voltage RequiredAC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Software / System Requirements
OS RequiredCisco MDS SAN-OS Release 1.3(2) or later
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support1 year warranty
Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature0 °C
Max Operating Temperature40 °C
Humidity Range Operating10 - 90%
 
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