Cisco IP Storage Services Module

Cisco IP Storage Services Module ... SAN expansion and transparently integrating Fiber Channel and IP environments.

The dual functionality of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family IP Storage Services Module supports interconnection of remote SAN islands and extends SAN connectivity to IP-enabled servers using the FCIP and iSCSI protocols, respectively.

The IP Storage Services Module integrates seamlessly into the Cisco MDS 9000 Family of Multilayer Directors and Fabric Switches. Traffic can be routed between any IP storage port and any other port on a Cisco MDS 9000 Family switch.

The Cisco MDS 9000 Family IP Storage Services Module supports the full range of services available on other MDS 9000 Family Switching Modules including VSANs, security, and traffic management. The Cisco MDS 9000 Family IP Storage Services Module includes eight hot swappable, small-form-factor-pluggable (SFP), LC Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. Modules can be configured with either short or long wavelength SFPs for connectivity up to 550m and 10km, respectively. Additionally, all ports are configurable for both FCIP and iSCSI operation on a port-by-port basis. Ports configured for FCIP operation can be further configured to support up to three virtual ISL connections.