The DS-C9216I-K9 Cisco Fibre Channel switch is a high-performance, multi-layer fabric switch designed for use in data center environments. It offers a variety of management and monitoring options to help administrators manage and monitor the switch and the network it is connected to.
- Cisco Fabric Manager: This is a web-based management tool that allows administrators to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the switch. It provides a single point of management for multiple switches and allows administrators to easily manage large, complex networks.
- Cisco DCNM (Data Center Network Manager): This is a comprehensive management solution that allows administrators to manage, monitor and troubleshoot their Cisco data center networks. It provides a single pane of glass view of the entire data center network, including Fibre Channel, Ethernet, and IP networks.
- SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol): This is a standard protocol that allows administrators to monitor and manage network devices, including the DS-C9216I-K9 switch, using a management console or network management system.
- Syslog: This is a standard protocol that allows administrators to collect system logs from the switch and other network devices for troubleshooting and analysis.
- Telnet and SSH (Secure Shell): These protocols allow administrators to remotely access the switch for configuration and management purposes. SSH provides an encrypted connection for secure access.
- RMON (Remote Monitoring): This is a standard protocol that allows administrators to monitor various aspects of the switch, such as traffic statistics and error rates, for troubleshooting and analysis.
- LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol): This is a vendor-neutral protocol that allows administrators to discover and view information about other devices connected to the switch, such as IP addresses, device types, and port names.
- TACACS+ and RADIUS: These protocols allow administrators to set up centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting for the switch and other network devices. This provides an additional layer of security and makes it easier to manage user access to the network.
All these management and monitoring options provide a comprehensive set of tools that allow administrators to manage, monitor and troubleshoot the DS-C9216I-K9 Cisco Fibre Channel switch, and the network it is connected to, effectively.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) SupportThe DS-C9216I-K9 Cisco Fibre Channel switch supports Power over Ethernet (PoE) which is a technology that allows Ethernet cables to carry electrical power, along with data, to devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and other network devices that support PoE.
PoE allows these devices to be powered without the need for an external power supply or an outlet nearby, making it more convenient and cost-effective to deploy and manage these devices.
In the case of DS-C9216I-K9, it supports PoE+ (Power over Ethernet Plus) which is an enhancement to the standard PoE technology. PoE+ allows for greater power to be delivered to devices over longer cable distances, up to 30W per port. This allows devices such as high-definition IP phones, wireless access points, and pan-tilt-zoom cameras to be powered by the switch.
PoE support also enables the switch to automatically detect and classify powered devices connected to it, and to provide the appropriate amount of power to each device. This eliminates the need for manual configuration and ensures that devices receive the correct amount of power.
Switching CapabilitiesThe DS-C9216I-K9 Cisco Fibre Channel switch is a high-performance switch that provides advanced switching capabilities for Fibre Channel networks. It is designed to be deployed in data centers, storage networks, and other high-bandwidth environments.
The switch provides 16 ports of Fibre Channel, with a switching capacity of 128 Gbps. This allows for high-speed data transfer between servers, storage devices, and other network devices.
The switch also supports a variety of Fibre Channel protocols, including Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP). FCoE allows for Fibre Channel traffic to be carried over Ethernet networks, while FCIP allows for Fibre Channel traffic to be transported over IP networks.
The switch also supports the use of Fibre Channel virtual interfaces (VIFs) and virtual SANs (VSANs) which allow for the creation of logical partitions within the switch. This allows for multiple virtual Fibre Channel networks to be created within the same physical switch, improving network scalability and flexibility.
In addition, The switch also has a feature called Quality of Service (QoS) which allows for the prioritization of different types of traffic based on their importance. This helps to ensure that critical data is transmitted quickly and reliably, while less important data is transmitted at a lower priority.
General Information about this DS-C9216I-K9- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number DS-C9216I-K9
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Series MDS 9200
- Product Model MDS 9216i
- Product Name MDS 9216i Multilayer Fabric Switch
- Product Type Fibre Channel Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Number of Fibre Channel Ports 14
- Fiber Channel Port Type F_Port
- Fiber Channel Port Type E_Port
- Fiber Channel Port Type FL_Port
- Fiber Channel Port Type N_Port
- Management Port Yes
Media & Performance
- Data Transfer Rate 2 Gbit/s
- Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
- Fiber Optic Cable Standard 50/125 µm
- Fiber Optic Cable Standard 62.5/125 µm
- Fiber Optic Cable Standard 9/125 µm
- Fiber Mode Supported Single-mode
- Fiber Mode Supported Multi-mode
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 1
- Expansion Slot Type SFP
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Miscellaneous
- Additional Information
- Buffer credits: up to 3500 per port
- Certifications & Standards-
- UL 60950
- CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950
- EN 60950
- IEC 60950
- TS 001
- AS/NZS 3260
- IEC60825
- EN60825
- 21 CFR 1040
- 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
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