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Cisco MDS 9509 for IBM System Storage at a glance

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IBM product numbers

2054-E07—Cisco MDS 9509  for IBM System Storage includes dual Supervisor-2 cards,

dual 3000W AC power supplies. All models include Cisco SAN-OS 3.2 firmware with Cisco

Fabric Manager, VSAN and PortChannel capabilities.

Features:

8-port IP Services Module

SAN Extension over IP for 8-port IP Services Module

Storage Services Module

4-port 10 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module (no optics)

12-port 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module (no optics)

24-port 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module (no optics)

24-port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module (no optics)

48-port 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module (no optics)

48-port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module (no optics)

4/44-port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module (no optics)

Multiservice 18/4 Module (includes two 4 Gbps shortwave SFPs)

Fibre Channel 10 Gbps longwave X2 transceivers

Tri-rate shortwave SFP transceivers (1 and 2 Gbps FC and Gigabit Ethernet)

Fibre Channel 2 Gbps SFP transceivers

Ethernet Copper GbE SFP Transceiver

Fibre Channel 4 Gbps SFP transceivers, 4-pack

Fibre Channel 8 Gbps SFP transceivers, single and 4-pack

Flash Memory Card

MDS 9500 Enterprise Package

MDS 9500 Fabric Manager Server Package

MDS 9500 Mainframe Package

MDS 9500 Storage Services Enabler Package

Fibre optic cables

Multimode, 50u fibre optical cables with SC and/or LC connectors are available

Summary of Contents for MDS 9509

Page 1: ...abric Manager Server packages pro vide added function and value The Cisco MDS 9509 for IBM System Storage offers 1 2 4 8 and 10 Gbps link speeds with up to 336 Fibre Channel ports in a 14U enclosure High performance and manageability for SANs The Cisco MDS 9509 for IBM System Storage provides 1 2 4 8 and 10 Gbps Fibre Channel switch connectivity and intelligent network services to help improve the...

Page 2: ...formance 4 Gbps enabled servers and storage subsystems as well as to connect to other switches using 4 Gbps ISL connections The 24 port 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module handles high performance storage networking applications Twenty four autosensing 1 2 and 4 Gbps ports deliver sustained bandwidth to meet the performance requirements of enterprise class storage and servers Port bandwidth rese...

Page 3: ...bining vari ous switching modules in a single modular chassis it is possible to design storage networks optimized for cost and performance in a wide range of application environments This appli cation oriented approach to port deployment can reduce the number of switches and ISLs required in a storage network in many cases eliminating the need for core edge network topologies A switch built for hi...

Page 4: ...ty storage management tools The Cisco MDS 9509 presents the user with a consis tent logical CLI Adhering to the syntax of the widely known Cisco IOS CLI the Cisco MDS 9000 for IBM System Storage family CLI has broad functionality Multiservice support and traffic management features IP and Multiservice 18 4 Module fea tures offer Gigabit Ethernet ports for iSCSI or FCIP connectivity software config...

Page 5: ...ent storage services in addition to 1 and 2 Gbps Fibre Channel switching When combined with the Storage Services Enabler Package the module enables independent software vendors ISVs to develop intelligent fabric applications IBM support for these ISV applications is limited to IBM TotalStorage Proven Solutions For the most current IBM TotalStorage Proven application information visit ibm com syste...

Page 6: ...ching Module no optics 48 port 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module no optics 48 port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module no optics 4 44 port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module no optics Multiservice 18 4 Module includes two 4 Gbps shortwave SFPs Fibre Channel 10 Gbps longwave X2 transceivers Tri rate shortwave SFP transceivers 1 and 2 Gbps FC and Gigabit Ethernet Fibre Channel 2 Gbps SFP tr...

Page 7: ... Systems IBM TotalStorage 3590 and 3592 Tape Drives IBM TotalStorage 3494 Virtual Tape Server IBM TotalStorage 3532 3583 and 3584 Tape Libraries and other selected storage systems Physical characteristics Dimensions Rack height Depth including cable guide Weight fully configured chassis Directors are rack mountable in a s procedures2 IBM TotalStorage SAN 62 3 cm H x 43 9 cm W x 46 8 cm D 24 5 in x...

Page 8: ...s discussed in this document in other countries and the product information may be subject to change without notice Consult your local IBM business contact for information on the product or services available in your area Any statements regarding IBM s future direction and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice and represent goals and objectives only The information contained in...

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