DS-C9124-K9, Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Switch, 24x8G FC, 2U, Fibre Channel

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    Overview

    Cisco DS-C9124-K9 Overview

    The Cisco MDS 9124 24-Port Multilayer Fabric Switch is a versatile and powerful network switch designed for the modern data center. Offering high performance and robust reliability, it is ideal for network engineers and IT procurement teams who need efficient data handling in fast-paced environments. This switch simplifies SAN deployment while providing comprehensive security features and exceptional scalability.

    Product Highlights

    • ● 24 ports scalability
    • ● High throughput
    • ● Advanced security features
    • ● SAN management
    • ● Robust redundancy

    Product Features Comparison

    Feature Cisco MDS 9124 Cisco MDS 9148 HP SN6000
    Ports 24 48 24
    Throughput 4.8 Gbps 9.6 Gbps 4.8 Gbps
    Power Consumption 55W 110W 60W
    Redundancy Yes Yes Yes
    Form Factor 1U 1U 1U
    Security Advanced Advanced Advanced

    Product Application Scenarios

    • ● Data center SANs
    • ● High-performance computing
    • ● Virtualized environments

    Optional Add-ons

    Model Description
    Cisco DS-C9148D-RMK Rack Mount Kit
    Cisco DS-X9300-SMIP Storage Module
    Cisco DS-CAC-3000W Power Supply

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    Quality Certifications

    • ISO 14001
    • ISO 9001
    • RoHS
    • REACH
    • CE
    • FCC
    Specification

    Cisco DS-C9124-K9 Specification

    DS-C9124-K9 Specifications

    Product compatibility

    Cisco MDS 9000 Family

    Software compatibility

    Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Release 9.3(1) or later

    Fibre Channel ports

    ●  Fixed-switch form factor with 24 SFP+ ports base

    Security

    ●  VSAN fabric isolation
    ●  Intelligent packet inspection at port level
    ●  Hardware zoning by Access Control Lists (ACLs)
    ●  Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP) switch-to-switch authentication
    ●  FC-SP host-to-switch authentication
    ●  Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) using RADIUS, TACACS+, or Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) functions
    ●  Secure FTP (SFTP)
    ●  Secure Shell Protocol Version 2 (SSHv2)
    ●  Simple Network Management Protocol Version 3 (SNMPv3) implementing Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
    ●  Control-plane security
    ●  Cisco TrustSec ® payload encryption
    ●  Secure Boot and Anti-counterfeit technology

    Performance

    ●  Port speed: 8-, 16-, 32 and 64-Gbps autosensing with 64 Gbps of dedicated bandwidth per port
    ●  Aggregate bandwidth of 1.5-Tbps end-to-end full duplex
    ●  Buffer credits: Up to 24,000 for a group of 24 ports, with a default of 1000 buffer credits per port and a maximum of 16,000 buffer credits for a single port in the group
    ●  Port groups: 1 port group of 24 ports
    ●  Port channel: Up to 24 load-balanced physical links grouped in one port channel

    Diagnostics

    ●  Power-On-Self-Test (POST) diagnostics
    ●  Online Health Management System (OHMS) diagnostics
    ●  Internal loopbacks
    ●  SPAN
    ●  Fibre Channel traceroute
    ●  Fibre Channel ping
    ●  Fibre Channel debug
    ●  Cisco Fabric Analyzer
    ●  Syslog
    ●  Port-level statistics
    ●  Link diagnostics (E-port and F-port links)
    ●  Read Diagnostic Parameter

    Serviceability

    ●  Configuration file management
    ●  Call Home
    ●  Port beaconing
    ●  Link cable beacon
    ●  System LEDs
    ●  SNMP traps for alerts

    Reliability and availability

    ●  Cisco In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)
    ●  Hot-swappable, dual redundant power supplies
    ●  Hot-swappable fan tray with switch integrated temperature and power management
    ●  Hot-swappable SFP+ optics
    ●  Stateful process restart
    ●  Any port configuration for port channels
    ●  Fabric-based multipathing
    ●  Per-VSAN fabric services
    ●  Port tracking
    ●  FEC with HBA ports
    ●  Buffer-to-buffer state change notification with HBA ports

    Network management

    ●  Management access through the following out-of-band Ethernet ports

    ◦      mgmt0: 10/100/1000BASE-T port

    ●  RS-232 serial console port
    ●  USB power-on auto-provision port
    ●  Access protocols
    ●  Command-Line Interface (CLI) using the console and Ethernet port
    ●  SNMPv3 using the Ethernet port and in-band IP over Fibre Channel access
    ●  Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S)
    ●  NX-API for HTTP/HTTPS full programmability
    ●  Distributed device alias service
    ●  Network security
    ●  Per-VSAN RBAC using LDAP, RADIUS, and TACACS+-based AAA functions
    ●  Simple File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)
    ●  SSHv2 implementing AES
    ●  SNMPv3 implementing AES

    Programming interfaces

    ●  Scriptable CLI
    ●  Cisco DCNM/NDFC web services API
    ●  NX-API HTTP/HTTPS interfaces
    ●  Onboard Python interpreter
    ●  Cisco Embedded Event Manager (EEM)
    ●  Cisco NX-OS Software scheduler

    Physical dimensions
    (H x W x D) and weight

    ●  1 Rack Unit (1RU) (1.72 x 17.299 x 18 in. [4.37 x 43.94 x 45.72 cm]) excluding Power Supply Unit (PSU) and fan-tray handles
    ●  18.73 lb. (8.5 kg)

    Power

    ●  80 Plus Platinum certified power supplies
    ●  Power supply options

    ◦      500W AC in base model, port-side exhaust variant (2 per switch)

    ◦      500W AC in base model, port-side intake variant (2 per switch)

    ◦      1200W AC/ HVAC/ HVDC in base model, Bidirectional airflow (2 per switch)

    ●  Power cord

    ◦      Notched C15 socket connector connecting to C16 plug on the power supply receptacle for 500W Power Supply

    ◦      Standard CAB-HVAC-C14-2M IEC C14 to Saf-d-grid connector on the power supply receptacle for 1200W Power Supply

    ◦      Check Ordering Information table in this document for power cords specific to regions

    ●  500W PSU AC input: 100 to 240 VAC (10% range)
    ●  1200W PSU AC input: 90V to 305V
    ●  1200W PSU DC input: 192V to 400V
    ●  Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz (nominal)
    ●  Typical power consumption

    ◦      94W for 24-Port switch in idle status with no optics modules

    ◦      113W for 24-Port switch with 8 64G SW optics modules under 50% line rate

    ◦      146W for 24-Port switch with 24 64G SW optics modules under 50% line rate

    ●  Airflow

    ◦      Back to front (toward ports) using port-side exhaust fans

    ◦      Front to back (inward from ports) using port-side intake fans

    ◦      50 Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) through system fan assembly at 77°F (25°C)

    ●  100 CFM maximum

    Temperature range

    ●  Temperature, ambient operating:

    ◦      32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) with port-side exhaust and intake airflow variants

    ●  Temperature, ambient nonoperating and storage: –40° to 158°F (–40° to 70°C)
    ●  Relative humidity, ambient (noncondensing) operating: 10% to 90%
    ●  Relative humidity, ambient (noncondensing) nonoperating and storage: 10% to 95%
    ●  Altitude, operating: –197 to 6500 ft (–60 to 2000m)

    Approvals and compliance

    ●  Safety compliance
    ●  CE Marking
    ●  UL 60950
    ●  CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950
    ●  EN 60950
    ●  IEC 60950
    ●  TS 001
    ●  AS/NZS 3260
    ●  IEC60825
    ●  EN60825
    ●  21 CFR 1040
    ●  EMC compliance
    ●  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 A
    ●  EN 55024
    ●  EN 50082-1
    ●  EN 61000-6-1
    ●  EN 61000-3-2
    ●  EN 61000-3-3

    Fabric services

    ●  Name server
    ●  Registered State Change Notification (RSCN)
    ●  Login services
    ●  Fabric Configuration Server (FCS)
    ●  Broadcast
    ●  In-order delivery

    Advanced functions

    ●  VSAN
    ●  IVR
    ●  NPV
    ●  Port Channel with multipath load balancing
    ●  Flow- and zone-based QoS

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    Questions & Answers

    What accessories are available for the Cisco MDS 9124?

    Accessories include SFP transceivers, power supplies, and mounting kits compatible with the Cisco MDS 9124.

    How does the Cisco MDS 9124 compare to other fabric switches?

    The Cisco MDS 9124 excels in reliability, security features, and ease of integration within the Cisco ecosystem, compared to other brands.

    What common troubleshooting steps apply to the Cisco MDS 9124?

    Common steps include checking cable connections, reviewing the switch's configuration settings, and updating the firmware.

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