Name: DS-C9250I-K9 Cisco MDS 9200 Series 9250i 20 x Ports 16Gb/s SFP+ + 8 x Ports 10Gb/s FCoE + 2 x Ports 10Gb/ FCIP 2U Rack-Mountable Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Brand: Cisco
SKU: DS-C9250I-K9
Price: 474.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Cisco MDS 9200 Series 9250i switch provides a mix of high-speed Fibre Channel and FCoE ports along with FCIP capability, fitting into storage networks that require flexible and reliable SAN connectivity. Its 2U rack-mountable design makes it a practical choice for data centers looking to combine performance with efficient use of space.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	DS-C9250I-K9
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	20 x 16Gb/s Fibre Channel (SFP+), 8 x 10Gb/s FCoE (SFP+), 2 x 10Gb/s FCIP (SFP+)
Number of Ports	32-Ports
Port Type	10G SFP+, SFP+
Port Speed	16 Gbps, 10 Gbps
UpLink Ports	2 x 10Gb (FCIP) (SFP+)
POE Support	No
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	1-4094 (VSAN IDs)
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI, SSH, Telnet, SNMP, Web GUI (Cisco DCNM), Serial Console
Security Features	VSANs, Zoning, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), RADIUS, TACACS+, ACLs, Secure Shell (SSH)
Security	Yes
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP, SSH, Telnet, HTTPS, RESTful APIs

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Operating Temperature	0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV

Product Description
The Cisco MDS 9200 Series 9250i is a versatile Fibre Channel SAN switch designed to handle demanding storage networking needs. It's commonly found in enterprise data centers and built for environments requiring reliable, high-performance SAN connectivity with flexibility for converged networks. Often deployed by storage administrators and network engineers, this switch supports both native Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), making it suitable for mixed storage traffic setups. Its extended FCIP ports allow for efficient SAN extension across IP networks, facilitating disaster recovery or remote site connectivity. Key Features Offers 20 high-speed 16Gb/s SFP+ Fibre Channel ports for robust SAN fabric connectivity Includes 8 10Gb/s FCoE ports to support converged data and storage traffic Equipped with 2 10Gb/s FCIP ports enabling secure SAN extension over IP Compact 2U form factor fits standard rack environments with ease Supports advanced storage networking protocols to maintain data integrity and performance This switch is typically deployed in mid to large-scale storage networks where performance and versatility are critical. It plays a key role in enabling seamless storage access across local and remote data centers, helping organizations maintain consistent data availability and scalability.

Use Cases
The Cisco MDS 9250i switch is predominantly deployed in enterprise and service provider data centers requiring high-throughput storage area network (SAN) connectivity. It is particularly suited for environments where a combination of Fibre Channel, FCoE, and FCIP protocols are necessary to support varied storage access and extended SAN topologies. How It's Used: Facilitating high-speed storage connectivity in virtualization-heavy data centers running intensive I/O workloads. Enabling converged network infrastructures in enterprise IT environments by integrating Fibre Channel and FCoE traffic on a single platform. Supporting long-distance SAN extension across geographically dispersed sites via FCIP links for disaster recovery and data replication use cases. Deploying in colocation or managed service provider facilities where mixed SAN protocol support is critical for diverse tenant requirements. Integrating within storage clusters that demand 16Gb/s performance along with flexibility for 10Gb/s Ethernet-based storage protocol traffic. This switch model enhances operational efficiency by consolidating multiple SAN protocols into a unified hardware platform, simplifying management and scalability. Its rack-mount form factor and flexible port configuration make it adaptable to evolving enterprise storage infrastructures requiring reliable and high-performance SAN connectivity.