Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 MDS 9000 Family 1/2/4/8-Gbps 24-Port FC Module

Features

• 24-port Fibre Channel module.
• Supports 1/2/4/8-Gbps auto-sensing Fibre Channel speeds.
• Hot-swappable module with online insertion and removal (OIR) support.
• Compatible with the Cisco MDS 9000 Family of Multilayer Directors and Switches.
• Advanced traffic management features, including QoS, traffic shaping, and congestion management.
• Comprehensive diagnostics and error detection capabilities.
• Supports virtual SANs (VSANs) and Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR) for flexible traffic segmentation.
• Integrated security features including port security and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Offers robust scalability to meet growing data center needs.

Technical Specifications

• Product Code: DS-X9224-96K9
• Port Count: 24 Fibre Channel ports
• Port Speeds: 1/2/4/8 Gbps (auto-sensing)
• Form Factor: Plug-in module for MDS 9000 Family
• Compatibility: Cisco MDS 9000 Family of Multilayer Directors and Switches
• Hot-Swappable: Yes
• Diagnostics: Comprehensive diagnostics and error detection capabilities
• Security: Port security, RBAC
• Traffic Management: QoS, traffic shaping, congestion management
• Virtualization: Supports VSANs and IVR
• Dimensions: Compatible with MDS 9000 chassis dimensions
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
• Relative Humidity: 10% to 85% (non-condensing)

Frequent Ask Questions

• What is the Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 module?

  The Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 is a 24-port Fibre Channel (FC) module part of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family. It supports 1, 2, 4, and 8-Gbps speeds, facilitating high-performance storage area network (SAN) connectivity.

• How many ports does the Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 module have?

  The Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 module has 24 ports designed for Fibre Channel connectivity.

• What speeds are supported by the Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 module?

  The Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 module supports Fibre Channel speeds of 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 4 Gbps, and 8 Gbps.

• Can the Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 module be used in any Cisco switch?

  No, the Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 module is specifically designed for use within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family of switches.

• What type of connectors does the Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 support?

  The module supports SFP (Small Form-factor Pluggable) transceivers for Fibre Channel connectivity.

• Is the Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 hot-swappable?

  Yes, the Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 FC module is hot-swappable, allowing for installation or removal without powering down the system.

• What are the typical applications of the Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 module?

  The Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 module is commonly used in enterprise storage area networks (SANs) to provide high-speed, reliable connectivity between different storage systems and servers.

• Does the Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 support zoning?

  Yes, the Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 supports zoning, which segments the SAN fabric into smaller, manageable areas to improve security and traffic management.

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