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Compaq MDS 9216 manual

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  • Page 1

    The Cisco MDS 9216 Multilayer Fabric Switch shares a consistent architecture with the MDS 9509 Director 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, [...]

  • Page 2

    Cisco MDS 9216 Cisco MDS 9216 Cisco MDS 9216 Cisco MDS 9216 Multilayer Fabric Switch Multilayer Fabric Switch Multilayer Fabric Switch Multilayer Fabric Switch Cisco MDS 9216 NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Chassis ships with one modular expansion slot; includes 16 Fibre Channel ports populated with short wave SFPs, RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet management port, R[...]

  • Page 3

    Cisco MDS 9216 Cisco MDS 9216 Cisco MDS 9216 Cisco MDS 9216 Multilayer Fabric Switch Multilayer Fabric Switch Multilayer Fabric Switch Multilayer Fabric Switch Supports from 16 to 48 Auto-Sensing 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 Intellig[...]

  • Page 4

    Interoperability Interoperability Interoperability 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 and Cisco MDS 9216 Multilayer Fabric Switch Interchangeable modules across Directors[...]

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    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 additional hardware installation and hardware information, please refer to the URLs listed below: Englis[...]

  • Page 6

    HP Care Pack Services HP Care Pack Services HP Care Pack Services HP Care Pack Services Warranty Upgrade Warranty Upgrade Warranty Upgrade Warranty Upgrade Options Options Options 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 bu[...]

  • Page 7

    Cisco MDS 9216 Cisco MDS 9216 Cisco MDS 9216 Cisco MDS 9216 Cisco MDS 9509 Cisco MDS 9509 Cisco MDS 9509 Cisco MDS 9509 Cisco MDS 9506 Cisco MDS 9506 Cisco MDS 9506 Cisco MDS 9506 Cisco MDS 9120 & Cisco MDS 9120 & Cisco MDS 9120 & Cisco MDS 9120 & 9140 9140 9140 9140 Introduction Date Introduction Date Introduction Date Introduction[...]

  • Page 8

    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 9216 Cisco MDS 9216 Cisco MDS 9216 Cisco MDS 9216 Multilayer Fab[...]

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    Step 3 – Additional Options Step 3 – Additional Options Step 3 – Additional Options Step 3 – Additional Options Part Number Part Number Part Number Part Number Installation Service Installation Service Installation Service Installation Service Cisco MDS 9216 Installation Service HA113A1 #5D2 Optical Cables Optical Cables Optical Cables Opti[...]

  • Page 10

    Diagnostics Diagnostics Diagnostics Diagnostics Power-On Self Testing POST Error detection, fault isolation, parity checking, illegal address check Remote diagnostic through Call Home troubleshooting features Displayed LEDs Redundant Power Supply Compatibility Compatibility Compatibility Compatibility Fibre Channel protocols Fibre Channel protocols[...]

  • Page 11

    Environment Environment Environment Environment Non-operating Non-operating Non-operating Non-operating Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C), ambient non-operating and storage Non-operating Humidity Non-operating Humidity Non-operating Humidity Non-operating Humidity 5 to 95%, ambient (non-condensing) non-ope[...]