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DS-C9220I-K9
Cisco DS-C9220I-K9 MDS 9220i 4-Port 32G Fibre Channel Switch...
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DS-C9220I-K9 is a SAN extension switch whose base configuration enables four 32G Fibre Channel ports and two fixed IPS ports operating at 1G for FCIP transport. The chassis contains additional interfaces that require port activation rather than another switching card. The Cisco MDS 9220i Multiservice Fabric Switch connects native storage fabrics across IP infrastructure for remote backup and replication. Its 1U rack chassis serves departmental and branch SANs, including installations connected to larger storage fabrics. Within the MDS 9200 Series Multiservice Switches, Ethernet interfaces provide IP storage services rather than general-purpose endpoint access. The DS-C9220I-4PIK9 ordering variant selects port-side intake airflow. A single application-services engine handles storage-extension processing alongside the native Fibre Channel connections.
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500 default buffer-to-buffer credits per Fibre Channel port provide the starting point for native-link credit allocation. Hardware-assisted compression and IPsec encryption process FCIP traffic, while tape read-and-write acceleration addresses storage operations across extended-distance connections. DS-C9220I-K9 runs NX-OS and supports hardware-enforced VSAN isolation, zoning, and per-VSAN administrative access controls. Selected initiators and targets can communicate across VSAN boundaries when optional Enterprise functionality enables IVR; that entitlement is separate from the base SAN-extension features. Administrators reach the CLI through the serial console or SSHv2, while SNMPv3 supports monitoring over Ethernet or in-band IP over Fibre Channel. NX-API, scriptable CLI, and the on-board Python interpreter provide automation interfaces. Online health diagnostics, internal port loopbacks, Fibre Channel traceroute, and port-level statistics support acceptance testing and fault isolation. 240W typical consumption provides an operating-load reference without treating a power supply's output rating as the switch's electrical draw.
DS-C9220I-K9 is available new sealed or certified refurbished, with regional stock and RMA handling across the UK, EU, US, and MEA. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed links on every port, optics bay recognition, PSU and fan status, and a clean boot; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. Specify condition, quantity, airflow, and required entitlements on the PO; new units carry up to a 3-year extended ORM warranty, certified refurbished units up to 1 year, and every condition has 30-day returns, terms apply. Enterprise and volume purchasing supports PO acceptance, Net-30 for government, and RMA with advance replacement.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 4 active 32G FC / 2 active 1G IPS |
Cooling | 4 fans |
Replaces | DS-C9250I-K9, DS-C9250I-K9=, DS-C9250ID16GSFPK9, DS-C9250ID8GSFPK9, DS-C9250IH-K9; end-of-sale December 19, 2023 |
A refresh of discontinued DS-C9250I-K9 equipment needs a hardware migration plan before support ends on December 31, 2028. The predecessor stopped selling on December 19, 2023. Existing optics, port activation, and service entitlements require separate review rather than an assumption of unchanged compatibility; specify each required item on the purchase order.
A mainframe staging project can use FICON functionality included in the base NX-OS software beginning with Release 9.4(1a). CUP management and FICON tape acceleration belong in the acceptance plan, alongside fabric intermix requirements. Specify the qualified software release and required mainframe functions before the purchase order is finalized.
A multisite replication purchase needs tunnel planning as well as WAN bandwidth sizing. The MDS 9220i supports three FCIP tunnels per 1G or 10G IPS port, or four per 40G IPS port. Match the intended port activation to the tunnel layout and specify peer connectivity before placing the order.
More than 12 native FC ports
The chassis has 12 physical Fibre Channel ports. Port activation cannot increase that physical limit, so additional licenses cannot satisfy a requirement for more native connections.
40G FCIP without port activation
The base configuration enables two IPS ports at 1G only. Higher-speed FCIP requires M9220I-UPGK9-SL=; a base-hardware purchase alone does not enable the 40G connection.
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| DS-C9220I-K9 |  DS-C9222I-K9 |  DS-C9250I-K9 |  DS-C9216I-K9 |  DS-C9250ID16GSFPK9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 511.05 mm | 575.6 mm | 543.6 mm | 574.56 mm | 543.6 mm |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Modular | Rack-Mount 2U | Modular | Rack-Mount 2U |
| Height | 43.69 mm | 133.4 mm | 97.5 mm | 133.4 mm | 97.5 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9220I-K9 | DS-C9222I-K9 | DS-C9250I-K9 | DS-C9216I-K9 | DS-C9250ID16GSFPK9 |
| Weight | 9.8 kg | 28.2 kg | 10.2 kg | 32 kg | 10.2 kg. |
| Width | 439.42 mm | 439.9 mm | 437.4 mm | 439.9 mm | 437.4 mm |
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DS-C9220I-K9 is the MDS 9220i base hardware identifier, not an airflow-specific bundle or a port-activation license. The 9220i model belongs to the MDS 9200 multiservice family. DS-C9220I-4PEK9 and DS-C9220I-4PIK9 identify the base port configuration with port-side exhaust and intake airflow, respectively.
DS-C9220I-K9 starts with four enabled 32G Fibre Channel ports and two enabled IPS ports limited to 1G in its base configuration. The chassis physically carries 12 Fibre Channel ports. Higher port counts and IPS speeds depend on the separate port-upgrade entitlement, rather than an added switching card.
DS-C9220I-K9 is managed through serial-console CLI, SSHv2 over Ethernet, in-band IP over Fibre Channel, SNMPv3, Cisco DCNM or Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller, and FICON CUP. Automation interfaces include NX-API, scriptable CLI, on-board Python, DCNM web services, and SMI-S through the DCNM server. Administrative access is distinct from FCIP storage transport.
DS-C9220I-K9 includes SAN Extension over IP; additional ports use the perpetual M9220I-UPGK9-SL= license, while MDS Advantage subscriptions combine Enterprise features with Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller. MDS Advantage terms are 1, 3, 5, or 7 years. License orders require the customer's Smart Account, and port activation requires an authorization code.
Cisco has not announced an end-of-sale date for MDS 9220i. DS-C9220I-K9 is the base hardware identifier for this switch. The December 19, 2023 end-of-sale milestone belongs to predecessor DS-C9250I-K9, not the MDS 9220i. Software-release retirement and hardware retirement remain separate lifecycle events.
DS-C9220I-K9 replaces the discontinued DS-C9250I-K9, DS-C9250I-K9=, DS-C9250ID16GSFPK9, DS-C9250ID8GSFPK9, and DS-C9250IH-K9 configurations. These MDS 9250i products reached end of sale on December 19, 2023, with last support on December 31, 2028. Migration requires fresh sizing because the MDS 9220i is not a port-for-port substitute for every older configuration.
Yes, DS-C9220I-K9 supports hot-swappable redundant power supplies. DS-CAC-500W-E= is the port-side exhaust spare, while DS-CAC-500W-I= is the port-side intake spare; each is a 500W AC supply. The selected replacement must match the chassis cooling direction. Supply output capacity is separate from the switch's actual power consumption.
Yes, the MDS 9220i supports IVR through optional Enterprise functionality, rather than its base SAN-extension entitlement. IVR permits selected initiators and targets to communicate across VSANs while preserving separate control traffic. MDS Advantage combines Enterprise features with Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller, providing the software entitlement path for inter-VSAN routing.
The MDS 9220i supports three FCIP tunnels per 1G or 10G IPS port and four per 40G IPS port, with 12 virtual ISL connections in the maximum configuration. A single application-services engine handles storage-extension processing. Hardware-assisted compression, IPsec encryption, and tape read-and-write acceleration support FCIP transport.
No, the MDS 9220i does not require a separate FICON license beginning with NX-OS Release 9.4(1a), where mainframe functionality is included in the base software. The feature set includes CUP management, FICON tape acceleration, fabric binding, switch cascading, and intermixing. Deployment remains dependent on the qualified software release.
DS-C9220I-K9 provides 500 buffer-to-buffer credits per Fibre Channel port by default, with extended allocations reaching 8191 credits per port. These credits support native Fibre Channel links and are distinct from FCIP tunnel counts. Credit allocation depends on the intended link distance and the licensed feature configuration.
DS-C9220I-4PIK9 specifies port-side intake airflow, while DS-C9220I-K9 identifies the underlying MDS 9220i hardware without selecting an airflow bundle. The intake form suits racks that draw cooling air through the port side. Buyers using the base identifier must include the airflow selection on the purchase order.
DS-C9220I-12PEK9 enables 12 Fibre Channel ports and the advanced IPS configuration, while the base DS-C9220I-K9 configuration starts with four active Fibre Channel ports and two 1G IPS ports. The advanced bundle suits immediate port expansion; the base configuration suits installations staying within the initial enabled ports.
ORM Systems offers DS-C9220I-K9 new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for refurbished units. Both conditions include 30-day returns, terms apply. Cisco hardware warranty eligibility and support contracts remain separate from ORM's warranty.
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