• Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 24-port 8Gbps FC switch module, black silver design
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Cisco DS-X9224-96K9 | 24x 1/2/4/8G Fibre Channel SFP line card | VSAN/NPIV | hot-swappable

DS-X9224-96K9

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Description

24-port Fibre Channel line card for MDS 9000 Family directors, supporting autosensing 1/2/4/8-Gbps speeds for mixed-generation SANs. Delivers reliable performance with VSAN segmentation, zoning, and robust buffer handling for enterprise storage networks.

Features

- Flexible 24-port 8G FC for scalable SAN expansion
- Backwards compatibility with 1/2/4G FC endpoints
- VSANs, zoning, NPIV for secure multi-tenant fabrics
- Hot-swappable design to minimize downtime
- Centralized management with NX-OS and DCNM

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Ports: 24 x Fibre Channel (SFP)
- Port speeds: autosensing 1/2/4/8 Gbps FC
- Transceivers: FC SFP optics (shortwave/longwave as supported)
- Segmentation and access: VSANs, zoning, NPIV
- Compatibility: Cisco MDS 9500 Series directors (within MDS 9000 Family)
- Hot-swappable line card
- Management: integrates with Cisco DCNM/NX-OS features

FAQs

Q: Will it work with legacy 2G/4G FC devices?
A: Yes. The ports autosense 1/2/4/8-Gbps Fibre Channel speeds for broad interoperability.

Q: Which optics are supported?
A: Standard Fibre Channel SFP optics (e.g., SW/LW) are supported. Check the hardware compatibility list for specific transceiver models.

Q: Does it require a specific NX-OS version?
A: Yes. Ensure your chassis is running a supported NX-OS version as per the release notes for this module.

Q: Is the module hot-swappable?
A: Yes. It supports online insertion and removal, following recommended maintenance procedures.

Q: Are there any license dependencies?
A: Core FC forwarding is standard; some advanced features may require additional licenses at the system level.

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