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Cisco Systems MDS 9216A manual

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  • Page 1

    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 inno[...]

  • Page 2

    Key Features and Benefits Key Features and Benefits Key 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-sens[...]

  • Page 3

    Cisco MDS 9216A Cisco MDS 9216A Cisco MDS 9216A Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch Multilayer Fabric Switch Multilayer 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 [...]

  • Page 4

    Management modes Management modes Management 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 Interoperability Interoperability Interoperability Offers compatibility with a broad range of HP se[...]

  • Page 5

    Cisco Fabric Manager Cisco Fabric Manager Cisco 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, [...]

  • Page 6

    Warranty Warranty Warranty 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[...]

  • Page 7

    HP Care Pack Information HP Care Pack Information HP 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 any[...]

  • Page 8

    Cisco MDS Cisco MDS Cisco MDS Cisco MDS 9513 9513 9513 9513 w/Dual w/Dual w/Dual w/Dual Supervisor 2 Supervisor 2 Supervisor 2 Supervisor 2 Cisco MDS Cisco MDS Cisco MDS Cisco MDS 9509 9509 9509 9509 w/Dual w/Dual w/Dual w/Dual Supervisor 2 Supervisor 2 Supervisor 2 Supervisor 2 Cisco MDS Cisco MDS Cisco MDS Cisco MDS 9506 9506 9506 9506 w/Dual w/D[...]

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    Step 1 – Base Configuration Step 1 – Base Configuration Step 1 – Base Configuration Step 1 – Base Configuration Select one: Model Model Model Model Model Description Model Description Model Description Model Description Part Number Part Number Part Number Part Number Cisco MDS 9216A Cisco MDS 9216A Cisco MDS 9216A Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer[...]

  • Page 10

    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 [...]

  • Page 11

    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 Trans[...]

  • Page 12

    O/S Support O/S Support O/S Support O/S Support MDS SAN-OS Release 1.3(2) or later Fibre Channel protocols Fibre Channel protocols Fibre 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[...]

  • Page 13

    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 Ti[...]

  • Page 14

    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, slots Cards, ports, slots Cards, ports, slots Base: 16 fixed auto-sensing 2/1-Gbps Fibre Channel ports Expansion: 1 empty ex[...]

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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 Cooling Power and Cooling Power and Cooling Power supply (845W AC) AC input characteristics 100 to 240 VAC[...]