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DS-C9124-K9
Cisco DS-C9124-K9 MDS 9124 24-Port 4G Fibre Channel Switch,...
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DS-C9124-K9 is a managed Fibre Channel fabric switch with 24 fixed SFP interfaces and eight ports enabled in its base configuration. Active connections autosense 1, 2, or 4 Gbps, and the chassis occupies one rack unit. The Cisco MDS 9124 serves departmental storage networks and the edge of enterprise SANs, connecting servers, storage, and other fabric switches rather than Ethernet endpoints. Within the MDS 9000 family, the platform supports core-edge deployments alongside larger fabric switches and directors. The discontinued DS-C9124-1-K9 differs by providing 16 active ports. For an existing installation, distinguish the physical interface count from the enabled-port entitlement when specifying a replacement.
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192 Gbps of backplane bandwidth supports the switch's full hardware configuration, with dedicated bandwidth available to each Fibre Channel interface. FSPF provides fabric routing and supports load balancing across 16 equal-cost paths. PortChannel combines physical inter-switch links into a logical connection. DS-C9124-K9 uses Cisco MDS 9000 SAN-OS Software and supports hardware-based zoning to control storage access. Its management interfaces include a serial console, out-of-band Ethernet, and in-band IP-over-Fibre Channel. Administrators can use the CLI, Cisco Fabric Manager, Device Manager, SNMP, and SMI-S integration. The Ethernet interface serves management, not Ethernet access switching.
ORM Systems offers DS-C9124-K9 new sealed or certified refurbished; refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, with rated-speed port links, optics bay recognition, firmware verified, and configuration wiped to factory default. Specify condition, quantity, and required entitlements on the purchase order. ORM warranties are up to 3-year extended for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units; returns are 30 days on every condition, terms apply, and Cisco coverage ended January 31, 2019. Submit enterprise and volume requirements with the PO; commercial terms include Net-30 for government and RMA with advance replacement, with regional stock and RMA coverage across the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco MDS 9000 SAN-OS |
Port Configuration | 24 physical 4G Fibre Channel ports / 8 active |
Cooling | Fans integrated into DS-C24-300AC |
Replaces | DS-C9020-20K9; end of sale September 27, 2007 |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale January 24, 2014; support ended January 31, 2019 |
Replacement PID | DS-C9148T-24EK9; original DS-C9148-16P-K9 discontinued |
An older SAN built around DS-C9020-20K9 may have migrated to this model after the predecessor's September 27, 2007 end-of-sale date. A further like-for-like purchase preserves that historical migration choice but does not restore Cisco service eligibility. Confirm that continued operation of discontinued hardware is acceptable before the PO.
A storage-fabric staging project requiring separate administrative environments can use the switch's 16-VSAN capability to establish isolated configurations within shared hardware. Each VSAN maintains its own fabric services and management domain. Define the required segmentation and verify the intended configurations during staging before specifying the purchase quantity.
Native 32G Fibre Channel connections
The fixed interfaces stop at 4 Gbps. DS-C9148T-24EK9 provides 32G connectivity in a larger 48-port configuration with 24 ports active.
An active Cisco hardware service entitlement
Cisco hardware support ended January 31, 2019. The forward migration reaches DS-C9148T-24EK9, which changes the configuration to 48 physical ports with 24 active.
Ethernet access ports for user devices
The data interfaces carry Fibre Channel rather than Ethernet endpoint traffic. The Ethernet connection is an out-of-band management interface, not a user-access downlink.
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| DS-C9124-K9 |  DS-C9124V-K9 |  DS-C9148-16P-K9 |  DS-C9148T-24PETK9 |  DS-C9148V-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9124-K9 | DS-C9124V-K9 | DS-C9148-16P-K9 | DS-C9148T-24PETK9 | DS-C9148V-K9 |
| Power Consumption | 80W | 166W | 101W | 290W | 323W |
| Switching Capacity | 192 Gbps | 1500 Gbps | 768 Gbps | 1500 Gbps | 3000 Gbps |
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DS-C9124-K9 identifies the MDS 9124 multilayer fabric switch with 24 physical Fibre Channel interfaces and eight enabled 4-Gbps ports. The complete identifier selects the base configuration, not a fully activated chassis. Additional port activation and optional software packages are separate purchasing decisions.
The Cisco MDS 9124 supports CLI access, Cisco Fabric Manager, Device Manager, SNMP, and SMI-S integration. Connection paths include the serial console, out-of-band Ethernet, and in-band IP-over-Fibre Channel; SSHv2 provides secure CLI access. Fabric Manager Server is optional and requires the M9100FMS1K9 license.
DS-C9124-K9 is discontinued: end of sale was January 24, 2014, and Cisco support ended January 31, 2019. Its original replacement, DS-C9148-16P-K9, is also discontinued, followed by the discontinued DS-C9148S-12PK9. The forward migration reaches DS-C9148T-24EK9, with 32G connectivity and 24 active ports.
DS-C9124-K9 uses M9124PL8-4G= activation licenses to enable additional ports in eight-port increments, reaching 24 active ports. Port activation requires SAN-OS release 3.1(1) or later. M9100ENT1K9 adds the optional Enterprise Package, while M9100FMS1K9 licenses Fabric Manager Server; these packages serve different purposes.
DS-C9124-K9 replaces DS-C9020-20K9, whose end-of-sale date was September 27, 2007. The replacement changes the configuration from a 20-port fabric switch to a 24-port chassis with eight ports enabled initially. Both models are discontinued, so this historical substitution does not establish a current Cisco-supported purchase path.
DS-C9124-K9 starts with eight active ports, whereas DS-C9124-1-K9 has 16 active ports. Both configurations belong to the discontinued MDS 9124 family. The eight-port base suits a smaller existing connection requirement; the 16-port configuration corresponds to installations requiring more enabled connections without starting from the base entitlement.
DS-C9124-K9 uses AC power, whereas DS-C9124DC-K9 includes a DC power supply with eight active ports. Both models are discontinued. The AC configuration corresponds to installations using AC distribution; the DC variant corresponds to existing DC-powered installations where matching the electrical input is the purchasing requirement.
DS-C9148T-24EK9 supports 32G Fibre Channel connections, whereas DS-C9124-K9 stops at 4G. The newer configuration also has 48 physical ports with 24 active. The discontinued older model addresses like-for-like legacy requirements; DS-C9148T-24EK9 addresses purchases requiring the later connection speed and its different port configuration.
DS-C9124-K9 supports DS-SFP-FC4G-SW, DS-SFP-FC4G-MR, and DS-SFP-FC4G-LW optics for its Fibre Channel interfaces. DS-SFP-FC4G-MR provides a 4 km long-wave option, while DS-SFP-FC4G-LW provides a 10 km long-wave option. Match the selected PID to the fiber and required connection distance when specifying quantities.
DS-C9124-K9 is offered new sealed or certified refurbished with ORM warranties of up to 3-year extended for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units. Both conditions have 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco hardware warranty coverage and service ended January 31, 2019.
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