Cisco Cisco MDS 9216A - Fabric Switch User manual

The Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch shares a consistent architecture with the MDS 9500 series Directors and offers the
same multilayer intelligence in a modular fabric switch. Intelligent features include multi-protocol support (Fibre 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 Fibre Channel ports. An expansion slot
allows for the addition of an MDS 9000 Storage Networking Module available in 1, 2, 4 and 10Gb versions and in port increments
of 8, 12, 16, 24, 32, or 48 ports, for up to 64 Fibre Channel ports or for FC/IP connectivity. The MPS 18/4 module along with the
optional Cisco MDS 9200 Storage Media Encryption package can provide encryption for data at rest on storage tape media for
added security to the SAN environment. MDS 9000 Storage Networking Modules are interchangeable between the MDS 9216A
Fabric Switch, MDS 9216i Fabric Switch and MDS 9500 series directors, providing smooth migration, common sparing and
investment protection.
Models
ModelsModels
Models
Cisco MDS 9216A A7558A
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Chassis ships with one modular expansion slot; includes 16 Fibre Channel ports populated with short
wave SFPs (A7428A), RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet management port, RJ-45 console port, and DB-9 COM port; also
includes software image, dual power supplies, power cords, fan modules, and 19-inch mounting rack kit.
QuickSpecs
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Overview
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Key Features and Benefits
Key Features and BenefitsKey Features and Benefits
Key Features and Benefits
Reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for SAN Infrastructure
Enables storage consolidation, simplified management of SAN environment
Integrates Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and FCIP in one system
High Port Density
16 to 64 Fibre Channel ports (auto-sensing 4/2/1 Gb) in single chassis
Up to 8 1 Gb Ethernet ports in a single switch (configurable for iSCSI or FCIP)
Up to 4, 10Gb Fibre Channel ports for ISL connections between switches
Scalable
Supports throughput up to 16 ports in a single PortChannel ISL
1 extension slot for MDS 9000 Storage Networking Modules
Highly Available
Redundant power supplies and fans for high availability - Hot-swappable SFP optical interface modules, fan modules,
and power modules
Hardware Assisted Encryption Security:
On-board crypto processing engine supports secure IEEE standard Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) 256-bit
algorithms to encrypt data transported over IP networks or to be stored on tape.
IPsec for Encrypted Data in Transit over IP networks
Storage Media Encryption of Data at Rest on tape - FIPS 140-2, level 2 certifications.
Intelligent network services:
Uses virtual SAN (VSAN) technology for hardware-enforced, isolated environments within a single physical fabric.
Access control lists (ACLs) for hardware-based intelligent frame processing.
Advanced traffic-management features such as Fibre Channel Congestion Control (FCC) and fabric-wide quality of
service (QoS) to facilitate migration from SAN islands to enterprise-wide storage networks.
Sophisticated diagnostics:
Provides intelligent diagnostics, protocol decoding, and network-analysis tools as well as integrated Call Home
capability for added reliability, faster problem resolution, and reduced service costs.
Interoperable
Broad range of HP servers and operating systems
Disk and tape storage devices
Open platform for hosting 3rd party storage applications, such as virtualization
Integrated Management
Embedded Fabric Manager
Optional Fabric Manager Server
Integration with CiscoWorks Resource Manager Essentials (RME)
QuickSpecs
Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
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Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
Overview
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Cisco MDS 9216A
Cisco MDS 9216ACisco MDS 9216A
Cisco MDS 9216A
Multilayer Fabric Switch
Multilayer Fabric SwitchMultilayer Fabric Switch
Multilayer Fabric Switch
Supports from 16 to 64 Auto-Sensing 10/4/2/1-Gb Auto-Sensing Fibre Channel ports and up to 8 1-
Gb Ethernet ports (user configurable for iSCSI or FCIP) in a single switch.
Network-based Intelligent
Network-based IntelligentNetwork-based Intelligent
Network-based Intelligent
Storage Applications
Storage ApplicationsStorage Applications
Storage Applications
Data replication
Network assisted Back-up
Security
SecuritySecurity
Security Supports role-based access control, VSANs, hardware-enforced Zoning, FC-SP, ACLs, RADIUS
authentication, SNMPv3, SSH, and SFTP.
Intelligent network
Intelligent networkIntelligent network
Intelligent network
services
servicesservices
services
Virtual SANs (VSANs)
PortChannels
Quality of Service (QoS)
Security
Embedded Diagnostics
High Availability
High AvailabilityHigh Availability
High Availability Full redundancy of all major components for a new standard in Fabric Switch availability.
Multiprotocol/
Multiprotocol/Multiprotocol/
Multiprotocol/
Multitransport
MultitransportMultitransport
Multitransport
Enables a consistent feature set over a protocol agnostic switch fabric
Seamlessly integrates Fibre Channel, iSCSI, and FCIP in one system
Allows integration of future storage protocols with its flexible architecture
Embedded Diagnostics
Embedded DiagnosticsEmbedded Diagnostics
Embedded Diagnostics Provides industry-first intelligent diagnostics, including Fibre Channel ping and trace route, SPAN,
protocol analysis and decoding, Zone and VSAN merge analysis.
PortChannels
PortChannelsPortChannels
PortChannels Allows users to aggregate up to 16 physical links into one logical bundle. The bundle can consist of any
port in the chassis, ensuring that the bundle remains active in the event of a port, ASIC, or module
failure. The bundle can sustain the failure of any physical link without causing a reset. Additionally,
Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) multipathing provides the intelligence to load balance across up to 16
equal cost paths and, in the event of a switch failure, to dynamically reroute traffic.
Access Control Lists
Access Control ListsAccess Control Lists
Access Control Lists
(ACLs)
(ACLs)(ACLs)
(ACLs)
Hardware-based intelligent frame processing.
Traffic management
Traffic managementTraffic management
Traffic management Fibre Channel Congestion Control (FCC)
Fabric-wide QoS
QuickSpecs
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Product Highlights
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Management modes
Management modesManagement modes
Management modes Cisco MDS 9000 Family Command Line Interface (CLI)
Cisco Fabric Manager
Optional Cisco Fabric Manager Server
Integration with Cisco Resource Manager Essentials (RME)
Interoperability
InteroperabilityInteroperability
Interoperability Offers compatibility with a broad range of HP servers and operating systems, as well as disk and
tape storage devices
Shares common architectural platform across all Cisco MDS 9500 Series Directors
Interchangeable modules across Directors and Fabric Switches
Product Family Models
Product Family ModelsProduct Family Models
Product Family Models Cisco MDS 9513 Multilayer Director- w/Dual Supervisor 2 -
Intelligent, multi-protocol 13-slot Director with up to 528 Auto-Sensing 4/2/1 Gb Fibre
Channel ports
Cisco MDS 9506 Multilayer Director
Intelligent, multi-protocol 6-slot Director with up to 192 Auto-Sensing 10/4/2/1 Gb Fibre
Channel ports
Cisco MDS 9509 Multilayer Director
Intelligent, multi-protocol 9-slot Director with up to 336 Auto-Sensing 10/4/2/1 Gb Fibre
Channel ports
Cisco MDS 9222i Multilayer Fabric Switch
Intelligent, multi-protocol modular Fabric Switch with eighteen 4-Gb Fibre Channel ports,
four 1Gb Ethernet ports, a four port FCIP software license and an open modular expansion
slot with up to a forty-eight ports of 4-Gbps Fibre Channel or 10-Gb Fibre Channel ports
for Inter-Switch Links
Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
Intelligent, multi-protocol modular Fabric Switch with sixteen 2Gb Fiber Channel ports, plus
one expansion slot with up to a total of 64 Auto-Sensing 10/4/2/1 Gb Fibre Channel ports
Cisco MDS 9216i Multilayer Fabric Switch
Intelligent, multi-protocol modular Fabric Switch with fourteen 2Gb Fiber Channel port and
two 1Gb Ethernet ports, plus one expansion slot with up to a total of 62 Auto-Sensing
10/4/2/1 Gb Fibre Channel ports
Cisco MDS 9120 Multilayer Fabric Switch
Intelligent, Fibre Channel Fabric Switch with 20 Auto-Sensing 2/1 Gb Fibre Channel ports
Cisco MDS 9140 Multilayer Fabric Switch
Intelligent, Fibre Channel Fabric Switch with 40 Auto-Sensing 2/1 Gb Fibre Channel ports
Cisco MDS 9020 Fabric Switch
Fibre Channel fabric Switch with 20 Auto-Sensing 4/2/1 Gb Fibre Channel Ports
Software Components, Standard
Software Components, StandardSoftware Components, Standard
Software Components, Standard
SAN-OS
SAN-OSSAN-OS
SAN-OS Cisco MDS 9000 SAN-OS delivers numerous advanced storage networking capabilities for the Cisco
MDS 9000 Family of Multilayer Intelligent Directors and Fabric Switches.
QuickSpecs
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Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
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Cisco Fabric Manager
Cisco Fabric ManagerCisco Fabric Manager
Cisco Fabric Manager Cisco Fabric Manager is a responsive, easy-to-use Java application that simplifies management across
multiple switches and fabrics. Cisco Fabric Manager enables administrators to perform vital tasks such
as topology discovery, fabric configuration and verification, LUN security, monitoring, and fault
resolution. All functions are available through a secure interface, which enables remote management
from any location. Cisco Fabric Manager may be used independently or in conjunction with third-party
management applications. Cisco provides an extensive API for integration with third-party and user
developed management tools.
Software Components, Optional
Software Components, OptionalSoftware Components, Optional
Software Components, Optional
Cisco Fabric Manager
Cisco Fabric ManagerCisco Fabric Manager
Cisco Fabric Manager
Server Package
Server PackageServer Package
Server Package
The "Standard" Cisco Fabric Manager software that is included at no charge with the MDS family
switches provides basic switch configuration and troubleshooting capabilities. The Cisco Fabric Manager
Server (FMS) Package extends Cisco Fabric Manager by providing historical performance data collection
for network traffic hot-spot analysis, centralized management services and advanced application
integration.
Cisco MDS 9200 FCIP
Cisco MDS 9200 FCIPCisco MDS 9200 FCIP
Cisco MDS 9200 FCIP
Services License
Services LicenseServices License
Services License
Cisco MDS 9000 Family IP Storage Services Modules and the MDS 9000 Multiprotocol module support
interconnection of remote SAN islands and extend SAN connectivity to IP-enabled servers using the FCIP
services. This feature is licensed separately on a per module basis (except the MDS 9216i which includes
a 2-port FCIP license for the 2 embedded 1GB Ethernet IP ports).
Cisco Enterprise Package
Cisco Enterprise PackageCisco Enterprise Package
Cisco Enterprise Package Cisco MDS switches have a set of advanced traffic engineering and advanced security features that are
recommended for all Enterprise SANs. These features are bundled together in a management
application called the Cisco MDS 9000 Enterprise Package.
Cisco MDS 9000 Family
Cisco MDS 9000 FamilyCisco MDS 9000 Family
Cisco MDS 9000 Family
SME Package
SME PackageSME Package
SME Package
Cisco MDS 9000 Family SME Package allows encryption of storage media (data at rest). Strong,
standard IEEE AES-256 encryption for heterogeneous tape devices and VTLs as well as tape data
compression are provided as a distributed fabric service.
Cisco MDS 9000 Family
Cisco MDS 9000 FamilyCisco MDS 9000 Family
Cisco MDS 9000 Family
Mainframe Package
Mainframe PackageMainframe Package
Mainframe Package
The Cisco MDS 9000 Family Mainframe Package is a comprehensive collection of features required for
using the Cisco MDS 9200 Series switches in mainframe storage networks, including FICON protocol
and CUP management, switch cascading, fabric binding, and intermixing.
QuickSpecs
Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
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Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
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Warranty
WarrantyWarranty
Warranty (1-1-1) Hardware Warranty; 1-year parts; 1-year on-site (8x5, next business day response) and 1-year
labor.
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: The hardware warranty covers firmware and embedded non-saleable software. For extended
hardware installation and maintenance information, click the links below:
http://h18005.www1.hp.com/services/carepaq/us/install/
http://h18005.www1.hp.com/services/carepaq/us/hardware/ .
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Customer Support Center for details.
Hardware or Software product installation is not included in the warranty, but is available and highly
recommended.
HP Service & Warranty
HP Service & WarrantyHP Service & Warranty
HP Service & Warranty
Support
SupportSupport
Support
HP Service & Warranty Support Additional Warranty protection and/or HP Installation packages can be
purchased.
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Customer Support Centre for details. HP
provides a one-year, hardware limited warranty, fully supported by a worldwide network of resellers and
service providers.
In addition, available service offerings include a full range of HP Care Pack packaged hardware and
software services:
Installation
Extended coverage hours and enhanced response times
System management and performance services
For more information on warranty and support options, please visit our Web site at:
http://www.hp.com/hps/tech/storage/supp/ .
Software Product Services
Software Product ServicesSoftware Product Services
Software Product Services Software Warranty - HP warrants only that the software media will be free of physical defects for a period
of ninety (90) days from delivery.
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY – The entire liability of HP and its suppliers and your exclusive remedy for software
that does not conform to this Limited Warranty shall be the repair or replacement of the defective media.
This warranty and remedy are subject to your returning the defective media during the warranty period to
HP in the country in which you obtained the software.
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the Customer Support Center for details.
Hardware or Software product installation is not included in the warranty, but is available and highly
recommended.
HP Care Pack Services
HP Care Pack ServicesHP Care Pack Services
HP Care Pack Services
Warranty Upgrade
Warranty UpgradeWarranty Upgrade
Warranty Upgrade
Options
OptionsOptions
Options
Service offerings include a full range of Customer HP Care Pack services for both hardware and software
services:
Response – Upgrade on-site response from next business day to same day 4-hours
Coverage – Extend hours of coverage from 5 days x 9 hours to 7 days x 24 hours
Duration – Select duration of coverage for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years
Additional Warranty protection and/or HP Installation packages can be purchased.
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Certain restrictions and exclusions apply. Consult the HP Customer Support Center for details.
QuickSpecs
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Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
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HP Care Pack Information
HP Care Pack InformationHP Care Pack Information
HP Care Pack Information HP Care Pack is defined as an upgrade to the product warranty attribute, available for a specific
duration and hours of coverage.
HP Care Pack is not available for less than the product's warranty duration.
HP Care Pack is available for sale anytime during the warranty period for most products, but the
commencement date will be the same as the Warranty Start Date (delivery date to end user
customer). Proof of purchase may be required.
HP Care Pack services are prepaid.
For additional HP Care Pack (hardware & software) information, as well as orderable part numbers,
please refer to the URL listed below:
http://h18005.www1.hp.com/services/carepaq/index.html
Additional Services
Additional ServicesAdditional Services
Additional Services Installation service; SAN Solution service; SAN-Environmental Support service; SAN Architecture service;
Proactive 24.
For more information on these and other service options, please contact any of our worldwide sales
offices or visit our Web site at:
http://www.hp.com/hps/support
QuickSpecs
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Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
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Cisco MDS
Cisco MDSCisco MDS
Cisco MDS
9513
95139513
9513
w/Dual
w/Dualw/Dual
w/Dual
Supervisor 2
Supervisor 2Supervisor 2
Supervisor 2
Cisco MDS
Cisco MDSCisco MDS
Cisco MDS
9509
95099509
9509
w/Dual
w/Dualw/Dual
w/Dual
Supervisor 2
Supervisor 2Supervisor 2
Supervisor 2
Cisco MDS
Cisco MDSCisco MDS
Cisco MDS
9506
95069506
9506
w/Dual
w/Dualw/Dual
w/Dual
Supervisor 2
Supervisor 2Supervisor 2
Supervisor 2
Cisco MDS
Cisco MDSCisco MDS
Cisco MDS
9222i
9222i9222i
9222i
Cisco MDS
Cisco MDSCisco MDS
Cisco MDS
9216i
9216i9216i
9216i
Cisco MDS
Cisco MDSCisco MDS
Cisco MDS
9216A
9216A9216A
9216A
Cisco MDS
Cisco MDSCisco MDS
Cisco MDS
9124
91249124
9124
Cisco MDS
Cisco MDSCisco MDS
Cisco MDS
9124e
9124e9124e
9124e
Fabric
FabricFabric
Fabric
Switch for
Switch forSwitch for
Switch for
HP c-Class
HP c-ClassHP c-Class
HP c-Class
BladeSystem
BladeSystemBladeSystem
BladeSystem
Introduction Date
Introduction DateIntroduction Date
Introduction Date May 2006 May 2006 May 2006 November
2007
May 2006 Dec 2005 March 2007 March 2007
Switch Type
Switch TypeSwitch Type
Switch Type Multilayer
Director
Multilayer
Director
Multilayer
Director
Multilayer
Fabric Switch
Multilayer
Fabric Switch
Multilayer
Fabric Switch
Fabric Switch Embedded
Switch
Maximum ports
Maximum portsMaximum ports
Maximum ports 528 Fibre
Channel, 58
IP ports
336 Fibre
Channel, 50
IP ports
192 Fibre
Channel, 26
IP ports
18 fixed
auto-sensing
4/2/1-Gbps
Fibre
Channel
ports, 4 1-
Gb Ethernet
ports
64, up to 62
Fibre
Channel, 10
IP ports
64 FC, up to
16 FC and 8
IP ports
Up to 24
Fibre
Channel
ports
Up to 24
Fibre
Channel
ports
Number of slots per
Number of slots perNumber of slots per
Number of slots per
chassis
chassischassis
chassis
Thirteen Nine Six Two Two N/A, Fixed
FRU
NA
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Please Refer to SAN Design Guide pointer
http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesign or http://www.hp.com/go/SANdesignguide
QuickSpecs
Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
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Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
Family Information
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Step 1 – Base Configuration
Step 1 – Base ConfigurationStep 1 – Base Configuration
Step 1 – Base Configuration
Select one:
Model
ModelModel
Model Model Description
Model DescriptionModel Description
Model Description Part Number
Part NumberPart Number
Part Number
Cisco MDS 9216A
Cisco MDS 9216ACisco MDS 9216A
Cisco MDS 9216A
Multilayer Fabric Switch
Multilayer Fabric SwitchMultilayer Fabric Switch
Multilayer Fabric Switch
Cisco MDS 9216A
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Chassis ships with one modular expansion slot. Includes 16 Fibre Channel
ports populated with short wave SFPs (A7428A), RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet management
port, RJ-45 console port, and DB-9 COM port; also includes software image, dual
power supplies, power cords, fan modules, and 19-inch mounting rack kit.
A7558A
Step 2 – Options
Step 2 – OptionsStep 2 – Options
Step 2 – Options
Model Description
Model DescriptionModel Description
Model Description Quantity
QuantityQuantity
Quantity Part Number
Part NumberPart Number
Part Number
Fibre Channel Port Expansion Modules
Fibre Channel Port Expansion ModulesFibre Channel Port Expansion Modules
Fibre Channel Port Expansion Modules
HP MDS 9000 2 Gb FC SFP SW XCVR Spares A7428A
HP MDS 9000 2 Gb FC SFP LW A7429A
HP MDS 9000 32-port Storage Services Module, includes 32 short wave SFPs (A7428A) 1 Max AE378A
HP MDS 9200 Storage Services Module Application Enabler License To Use. (Required for
Network Hosted Applications which use SAN Tap and ISAPI services on Storage Services Module)
1 MAX T4318A
HP MDS 9000 12-port, 4 Gb FC module, (SFPs Not included)* 1 Max AE383A
HP MDS 9000 24-port, 4 Gb FC module, (SFPs Not included)* 1 Max AE384A
HP MDS 9000 48-port, 4 Gb FCmodule, (SFPs Not included)* 1 Max AE385A
HP MDS 9000 4Gb FC SFP, 4 PK Shrt Range XCVR Not Included AE379A
HP MDS 9000 4Gb F C SFP, Lng Range XCVR Not Included AE380A
HP MDS 9000 4-port, 10 Gb FC Module (DOES NOT include SFPs)* AE386A
HP MDS 9000 10 Gb FC SFP Shrt Wave XCVR 4 Max AE381A
HP MDS10 Gb FC Long Wave Transceiver 4 Max AE456A
Cisco MDS 9000 4 Gb FC 4km Transceiver AE494A
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: All 4 and 10Gb Fibre Channel ports require transceivers to be ordered separately from the list above.
FCIP & iSCSI Expansion Modules
FCIP & iSCSI Expansion ModulesFCIP & iSCSI Expansion Modules
FCIP & iSCSI Expansion Modules
HP MDS 9000 8 Pt 1GE IP STG Srvcs Module, 1 max A7470A
HP MDS 9200 8-pt FCIP Srvcs SW LTU
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: FCIP software licenses are required for FCIP operation.
1 per A7470A A7474A
HP MDS 9200 4-prt FCIP Srvcs SW LTU
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: FCIP software licenses are required for FCIP operation.
1 per A7562A T3695A
HP MDS 14+2 w/o Ethernet SFP Module 14 short wave, 2 Gb FC SFPs are included. 1 max AE391A
HP MDS 9200 FCIP 2-pt Srvcs SW LTU
NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: The 2 port FCIP software license is only required for FCIP operation with optional MDS
9000 Family Multiprotocol Services Module.
1 per A7559A T3678A
1 GB Ethernet & 1-2 GB short wave SFP, LC * A7487A
1 GB Ethernet & 1-2 GB long wave SFP, LC * A7488A
HP MDS 9000 1Gb-E-net SFP, Copper XCVR * 10 Max AE382A
HP MDS 9000 18+4 w/0 SFP Module (does not support AE382A Copper Transceiver) 4 Max AG852A
HP MDS 9500 MPS 18/4 FCIP Module LTU, required for FCIP operation with AG852A T5413A
QuickSpecs
Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
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Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
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MDS 9000 10Gb Fibre Channel 2X Entended Range Transceiver AG861A
MDS 9000 10Gb Fibre Channel 2X Copper Transceiver AG870A
Cisco MDS 9000 10Gb Ethernet X2 Short Range Transceiver AG871A
Cisco MDS 9000 Encryption Key Manager Smart Card Reader AG872A
Cisco MDS 9000 Encryption Key Manager Smart Card AG873A
Cisco MDS 9000 15 Metre Cable for 10Gb Copper Short Range X2 Transceivers AG876A
Cisco MDS 9000 1 Metre Cable for 10Gb Copper Short Range X2 Transceivers AG877A
HP StorageWorks CWDM 4-port Multiplexer A AG878A
HP StorageWorks CWDM 4-port Multiplexer B AG879A
HP StorageWorks CWDM 8-port Multiplexer AG880A
HP StorageWorks CWDM Multiplexer Chassis AG881A
HP 2m Single-Mode LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable Used for CWDM solution 1 Pack AK345A
HP 5m Single-Mode LC/LC Fibre Channel Cable Used for CWDM solution 1 Pack AK346A
* 1 GB Ethernet SFPs required for all IP services ports, Choose from optical or copper above. HP
MDS 9000 18+4 w/0 SFP Module does not support AE382A Copper Transceiver.
Optional Software Licenses
Optional Software LicensesOptional Software Licenses
Optional Software Licenses
HP MDS 9200 FabMgr Sv -1 MDS 9200 swt LTU A7513A
HP MDS 9200 Enterprise Package license for 1 MDS 9200 switch, Required for Inter-VSAN
routing, QoS management, IPsec security, LUN zoning and individual port security
Required for
each Switch
A7516A
HP MDS 9200 Stor SrvcS Mod Enabler LTU(Required for Network and switch Hosted Applications
which use SAN Tap and ISAPI services on Storage Services Module)
Required for
each Module
T4318A
Cisco MDS 9200 Mainframe FICON Software License To Use. XP Array configurations only & HP
Services Installation and Startup Statement of Work, HA546A1, is required
Required for
each Switch
used for
FICON
Plus
prerequisite HP
C&I Service
T4409A
Cisco MDS 9200 Storage Media Encryption package for one MPS 18/4 Module LTU T5418A
Course Wave Division Multiplexer Solution
Course Wave Division Multiplexer SolutionCourse Wave Division Multiplexer Solution
Course Wave Division Multiplexer Solution
HP 4 Wavelength Add/Drop Mux, w/Chassis 2Gb only
LC/SC
A7483A
HP 8 Wavelength Mux/Demux, w/Chassis 2Gb only
LC/SC
A7484A
HP 1470 NM CWDM 2Gb FC SFP XCVR ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) A7476A
HP 1510 NM CWDM 2Gb FC SFP XCVR ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) A7477A
HP 1530 NM CWDM 2Gb FC SFP XCVR ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) A7478A
HP 1550 NM CWDM 2Gb FC SFP XCVR ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) A7479A
HP 1570 NM CWDM 2Gb FC SFP XCVR ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) A7480A
HP 1590 NM CWDM 2Gb FC SFP XCVR ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) A7481A
HP 1610 NM CWDM 2Gb FC SFP XCVR ( works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) A7482A
HP LC/SC 1 Metre Fibre Cable (works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) A7485A
HP LC/SC 5 Metre Fibre Cable (works only with A7483A and A7484A multiplexers) A7486A
MDS 9000 1470 NM CWDM 4Gb FC SFP Transceiver AG853A
QuickSpecs
Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
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Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
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MDS 9000 1490 NM CWDM 4Gb FC SFP Transceiver AG854A
MDS 9000 1510 NM CWDM 4Gb FC SFP Transceiver AG855A
MDS 9000 1530 NM CWDM 4Gb FC SFP Transceiver AG856A
MDS 9000 1550 NM CWDM 4Gb FC SFP Transceiver AG857A
MDS 9000 1570 NM CWDM 4Gb FC SFP Transceiver AG858A
MDS 9000 1590 NM CWDM 4Gb FC SFP Transceiver AG859A
MDS 9000 1610 NM CWDM 4Gb FC SFP Transceiver AG860A
Dense Wave Division Multiplexer solution
Dense Wave Division Multiplexer solutionDense Wave Division Multiplexer solution
Dense Wave Division Multiplexer solution
MDS 9000 3661 NM DWDM 2Gb SFP Transceiver AG862A
MDS 9000 3582 NM DWDM 2Gb SFP Transceiver AG863A
MDS 9000 3504 NM DWDM 2Gb SFP Transceiver AG864A
MDS 9000 3425 NM DWDM 2Gb SFP Transceiver AG865A
MDS 9000 3268 NM DWDM 2Gb SFP Transceiver AG866A
MDS 9000 3190 NM DWDM 2Gb SFP Transceiver AG867A
MDS 9000 3112 NM DWDM 2Gb SFP Transceiver AG868A
MDS 9000 3033 NM DWDM 2Gb SFP Transceiver AG869A
Installation Service
Installation ServiceInstallation Service
Installation Service
Cisco MDS 9216i Installation Service HA113A1#5D2
Step 3 - Accessories
Step 3 - AccessoriesStep 3 - Accessories
Step 3 - Accessories
Optical Cables
Optical CablesOptical Cables
Optical Cables Part Number
Part NumberPart Number
Part Number
LC-LC for between two 2 Gb devices
LC-LC for between two 2 Gb devicesLC-LC for between two 2 Gb devices
LC-LC for between two 2 Gb devices
2 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B21
5 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B22
15 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B23
30 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B26
50 m LC-LC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221692-B27
LC-SC for between a 1 Gb and a 2 Gb device
LC-SC for between a 1 Gb and a 2 Gb deviceLC-SC for between a 1 Gb and a 2 Gb device
LC-SC for between a 1 Gb and a 2 Gb device
HP LC/SC 1 Meter Fibre Cable A7485A
HP LC/SC 5 Meter Fibre Cable A7486A
2 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B21
5 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B22
15 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B23
30 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B26
50 m LC-SC Multi-Mode Fibre Channel Cable 221691-B27
QuickSpecs
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Configuration Information
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O/S Support
O/S SupportO/S Support
O/S Support MDS SAN-OS Release 1.3(2) or later
Fibre Channel protocols
Fibre Channel protocolsFibre Channel protocols
Fibre Channel protocols Fibre Channel standards
FC-PH, Revision 4.3 (ANSI/INCITS 230-1994)
FC-PH, Amendment 1 (ANSI/INCITS 230-1994/AM1-1996)
FC-PH, Amendment 2 (ANSI/INCITS 230-1994/AM2-1999)
FC-PH-2, Revision 7.4 (ANSI/INCITS 297-1997)
FC-PH-3, Revision 9.4 (ANSI/INCITS 303-1998)
FC-PI, Revision 13 (ANSI/INCITS 352-2002)
FC-FS, Revision 1.9 (ANSI/INCITS 373-2003) [the final revision is 1.9, not 1.7]
FC-AL, Revision 4.5 (ANSI/INCITS 272-1996)
FC-AL-2, Revision 7.0 (ANSI/INCITS 332-1999)
FC-AL-2, Amendement 1 (ANSI/INCITS 332-1999/AM1-2003)
FC-SW-2, Revision 5.3 (ANSI/INCITS 355-2001)
FC-SW-3, Rev. 6.6 (ANSI/INCITS 384-2004)
FC-GS-3, Revision 7.01 (ANSI/INCITS 348-2001)
FC-GS-4, Rev. 7.91 (ANSI/INCITS 387-2004)
FC-BB, Revision 4.7 (ANSI/INCITS 342-2001)
FC-BB-2, Rev. 6.0 (ANSI/INCITS 372-2003)
FCP, Revision 12 (ANSI/INCITS 269-1996)
FCP-2, Revision 8 (ANSI/INCITS 350-2003)
FC-SB-2, Revision 2.1 (ANSI/INCITS 349-2001)
FC-SB-3, Revision 1.6 (ANSI/INCITS 374-2003)
FC-VI, Revision 1.84 (ANSI/INCITS 357-2002)
FC-FLA, Revision 2.7 (INCITS TR-20-1998)
FC-PLDA, Revision 2.1 (INCITS TR-19-1998)
FC-Tape, Revision 1.17 (INCITS TR-24-1999)
FC-MI, Revision 1.92 (INCITS TR-30-2002)
FC-SP, Revision 1.6
FC-DA, Revision 3.1
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, B
Fibre Channel enhanced port types: SD, ST, TE, TL
Features and functions
Features and functionsFeatures and functions
Features and functions Fabric services
Name server
Internet Storage Name Server (iSNS)
Registered State Change Notification (RSCN)
Login services
Fabric Configuration Server (FCS)
Private loop
Public loop
Translative loop
Broadcast
In-order delivery
Advanced Functionality
VSANs
Inter-VSAN Routing
PortChannel with Multipath Load Balancing
QoS-flow-based, zone-based
QuickSpecs
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Fibre Channel Congestion Control
Extended Buffer-To-Buffer Credits
Diagnostics and troubleshooting tools
Power-on-self-test (POST) diagnostics
Online diagnostics
Internal port loopbacks
SPAN and Remote SPAN
Fibre Channel Traceroute
Fibre Channel Ping
Fibre Channel Debug
Cisco Fabric Analyzer
Syslog
Online system health
Port-level statistics
Real Time Protocol Debug
Network security
Access Control Lists
Per-VSAN role-based access control
Fibre Channel Zoning
N_Port WWN
N_Port FC-ID
Fx_Port WWN
Fx_Port WWN and interface index
Fx_Port domain ID and interface index
Fx_Port domain ID and port number
LUN
Read-only
Broadcast
iSCSI zoning
iSCSI name
IP address
Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP)
DH-CHAP switch-switch authentication
DH-CHAP host-switch authentication
Port Security and Fabric Binding
IPSec for FCIP and iSCSI
IKEv1 and IKEv2
Management access
SSH v2 implementing AES
SNMPv3 implementing AES
SFTP
Serviceability
Configuration file management
Nondisruptive software upgrades for Fibre Channel interfaces
Call Home
Power-management LEDs
Port beaconing
System LED
SNMP traps for alerts
Network boot
Performance
PerformancePerformance
Performance Port speed:
10/4/2/1-Gbps auto-sensing, optionally configurable
QuickSpecs
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Buffer credits:
Up to 255 per port
Ports per chassis:
16 to 64, 10/4/2/1-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, up to eight 1-Gbps Ethernet ports
Ports per rack:
Up to 896
PortChannel:
Up to sixteen ports
Cards, ports, slots
Cards, ports, slotsCards, ports, slots
Cards, ports, slots Base: 16 fixed auto-sensing 2/1-Gbps Fibre Channel ports
Expansion: 1 empty expansion slot
Network Management
Network ManagementNetwork Management
Network Management Access methods
Out-of-band 10/100 Ethernet port
RS-232 serial console port
In-band IP-over-Fibre Channel
DB-9 COM port
Access protocols
CLI-via console and Ethernet ports
SNMPv3-via Ethernet port and in-band IP-over-Fibre Channel access
Distributed Device Alias service
Network security
Per-VSAN role-based access control using RADIUS and TACACS+ based authentication,
authorization, and accounting (AAA) functions
SFTP
SSH v2 implementing AES
SNMPv3 implementing AES
Management applications
Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI
Cisco Fabric Manager
Cisco Device Manager
CiscoWorks 2000 Resource Manager Essentials
Reliability and Availability
Reliability and AvailabilityReliability and Availability
Reliability and Availability Hot-swappable, 1+1 redundant power supplies
Hot-swappable fan tray with integrated temperature and power management
Hot-swappable SFP optics
Hot-swappable switching module
Stateful process restart
Any module, any port configuration for PortChannels
Fabric-based multipathing
Per-VSAN fabric services
Passive backplane
Online diagnostics
Programming Interfaces
Programming InterfacesProgramming Interfaces
Programming Interfaces Scriptable CLI
Fabric Manager GUI
Device Manager GUI
Approvals and
Approvals andApprovals and
Approvals and
Compliance
ComplianceCompliance
Compliance
Safety compliance
CE Marking
UL 60950
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950
EN 60950
IEC 60950
TS 001
AS/NZS 3260
QuickSpecs
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IEC60825
EN60825
21 CFR 1040
EMC compliance
FCC Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A
ICES-003 Class A
EN 55022 Class A
CISPR 22 Class A
AS/NZS 3548 Class A
VCCI Class A
EN 55024
EN 50082-1
EN 61000-6-1
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
Power and Cooling
Power and CoolingPower and Cooling
Power and Cooling Power supply (845W AC)
AC input characteristics
100 to 240 VAC (10% range)
50-60Hz (nominal)
Airflow
200 linear feet per minute (lfm) through system fan assembly.
Cisco recommends that you maintain a minimum air space of 6 inches (16 cm) between
walls and the chassis air vents and a minimum separation of 12 inches (30.5 cm) between
two chassis to prevent overheating.
Environmental
EnvironmentalEnvironmental
Environmental Temperature, ambient
operating
32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)
Temperature, ambient
non-operating and storage
40°F to 158° F (-40°C to 75° C)
Relative humidity, ambient
(non-condensing)
operating
10 to 90%
Relative humidity, ambient
(non-condensing) non-
operating and storage
10 to 95%
Altitude, operating -197 to 6500 feet (-60 to 2000 meter)
Dimensions
DimensionsDimensions
Dimensions (HxWxD) 5.25 x 17.32 x 22.66 in (13.34 x 43.99 x 57.56 cm)
3 Rack Units (RU)
All units rack mountable in standard 19 inch EIA rack
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