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DS-C9222I-K9
Cisco DS-C9222I-K9 MDS 9222i 18-Port 4Gbps Fiber Channel Mod...
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DS-C9222I-K9 is a managed SAN switch combining eighteen fixed 4Gbps Fiber Channel interfaces, four Gigabit Ethernet IP storage-service interfaces, and an empty expansion slot. The MDS 9222i Multiservice Modular Switch connects native Fiber Channel storage while supporting FCIP and iSCSI connectivity rather than general-purpose Ethernet access switching. Its modular architecture accepts additional switching or storage-service hardware without implying that an expansion card is installed. Within the Cisco MDS 9200 family, this configuration serves departmental storage networks, remote SAN connections, and installations retaining compatible switching modules. The base configuration separates the fixed storage interfaces from optional expansion hardware, so an order must distinguish chassis connectivity from the additional ports or services required.
DS-C9222I-K9 price for new stock is $2,625.00, a 50% saving from the Cisco list price of $5,250.00. DS-C9222I-K9 refurb price is $1,575.00. DS-C9222I-K9 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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Sixteen physical links can participate in a PortChannel for inter-switch connectivity. FSPF provides Fiber Channel fabric path selection, while VSANs maintain separate fabric services and storage domains. These are SAN functions, not an Ethernet campus-routing license tier. DS-C9222I-K9 supports NX-OS operation, and shared or dedicated port-rate configuration affects how interfaces use available resources. Storage Services Enabler licensing is associated with the chassis for supported intelligent storage applications; the chassis PID alone does not establish that entitlement. Software staging must therefore distinguish the operating image, interface configuration, and licensed application from the hardware supplied on the order.
ORM Systems supplies DS-C9222I-K9 new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to a 1-year warranty; Cisco hardware warranty coverage and service ended April 30, 2020. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed links on every port, clean boot, optics and module bay recognition, PSU status, and fan status; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. For enterprise and volume orders, specify the condition, quantities, expansion module, and optics on the PO. Returns are available for 30 days on every condition, terms apply; PO accepted, with Net-30 for government orders.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco MDS NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 18 x 4G FC / 4 x 1G IP storage |
Replaces | DS-C9216I-HV-K9 / DS-C9216I-K9 / DS-C9216I-NK9: 2008-10-09; DS-C9216A-HV-K9 / DS-C9216A-K9: 2009-08-22 |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco hardware support ended April 30, 2020 |
Replacement PID | DS-C9220I-4PEK9; intermediate DS-C9250I-K9 discontinued |
An installed estate built around DS-C9216I-K9 may require a hardware refresh after its October 9, 2008 end-of-sale milestone. DS-C9222I-K9 was the replacement for that chassis. Preserve the existing fabric design as an explicit requirement, and check optics, feature entitlements, and migration procedures before issuing the PO.
When spare hardware is purchased for installations across the UK, EU, US, and MEA, ORM's regional stock and RMA arrangements become part of the procurement scope. RMA with advance replacement is available. Specify the required region, hardware condition, and replacement quantity before issuing the purchase order.
Active Cisco hardware support
Cisco hardware support ended April 30, 2020. The current migration family is MDS 9220i; DS-C9220I-4PEK9 has fewer enabled Fiber Channel ports in its base configuration.
Native 32Gbps Fiber Channel connections
The fixed Fiber Channel interfaces stop at 4Gbps. DS-C9220I-4PEK9 provides four enabled 32Gbps Fiber Channel ports, rather than eighteen fixed interfaces, in a fixed configuration.
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| DS-C9222I-K9 |  DS-C9250ID8GSFPK9 |  DS-C9216I-K9 |  DS-C9396S-48EK9 |  DS-C9396S-96EK9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 575.6 mm | 543.6 mm | 574.56 mm | 565.9 mm | 565.9 mm |
| Form Factor | Modular | Chassis | Modular | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 2U |
| Height | 133.4 mm | 97.5 mm | 133.4 mm | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9222I-K9 | DS-C9250ID8GSFPK9 | DS-C9216I-K9 | DS-C9396S-48EK9 | DS-C9396S-96EK9 |
| Weight | 28.2 kg | 10.2 kg | 32 kg | 17.8 kg. | 17.8 kg |
| Width | 439.9 mm | 437.4 mm | 439.9 mm | 442.5 mm | 442.5 mm |
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DS-C9222I-K9 identifies the Cisco MDS 9222i Multiservice Modular Switch. The 9222I segment names the model, configured with eighteen Fiber Channel ports, four Gigabit Ethernet storage-service ports, and one expansion slot. Specify the complete identifier, including DS and K9, on the PO.
The MDS 9222i supports CLI access by console or SSHv2, Cisco Fabric Manager and its Web Client, Cisco Device Manager, Cisco DCNM, SNMPv3, SMI-S, FICON CUP, and CiscoWorks RME/DFM. Management uses dedicated Ethernet or in-band IP over Fiber Channel. FICON CUP requires Mainframe licensing.
DS-C9222I-K9 is discontinued: end of sale was April 22, 2015, and hardware support ended April 30, 2020. Its immediate replacement, DS-C9250I-K9, also ended sale on December 19, 2023. The current migration family is MDS 9220i, so replacement procurement must continue beyond the intermediate model.
ORM Systems offers DS-C9222I-K9 new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to a 1-year warranty. Returns are available for 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco hardware warranty coverage and service ended April 30, 2020, so ORM's warranty covers the supplied order.
DS-C9222I-K9 supports separately ordered Enterprise, Mainframe, Fabric Manager Server, Storage Services Enabler, Storage Media Encryption, and SAN Extension over IP packages for their respective advanced functions. Enterprise enables IVR; Mainframe enables FICON services. Match each required feature package to the chassis or installed service module on the purchase order.
DS-C9222I-K9 replaced DS-C9216I-HV-K9, DS-C9216I-K9, and DS-C9216I-NK9, whose end-of-sale date was October 9, 2008. DS-C9222I-K9 also replaced DS-C9216A-HV-K9 and DS-C9216A-K9, whose end-of-sale date was August 22, 2009. These are historical replacement relationships, not evidence that the replacement chassis remains eligible for Cisco support.
The MDS 9222i accepts DS-SFP-FC4G-SW for shortwave Fiber Channel connections and DS-SFP-FCGE-SW for shortwave Gigabit Ethernet storage connections. Select the transceiver for the interface being connected, and specify the required quantity and fiber media on the PO rather than treating every cage as interchangeable.
Yes, DS-C9222I-K9 can reach 66 Fiber Channel ports with expansion hardware; DS-X9148 adds 48 4Gbps Fiber Channel interfaces. The base chassis has an empty expansion slot. State the required module PID and transceiver quantities explicitly when the purchase requires more than the fixed interfaces.
Yes, DS-C9222I-K9 supports dual hot-swappable power supplies, using DS-CAC-845W AC supplies. Confirm both supplies are included when the order requires power redundancy, and specify the appropriate power cords. The DS-CAC-845W supply rating is a component rating, not a statement of the chassis's power consumption.
Yes, the MDS 9222i can route between VSANs when Enterprise Package M9200ENT1K9 enables IVR. That entitlement is distinct from the chassis and from basic fabric operation. Specify the inter-VSAN routing requirement explicitly and verify the required license before treating a hardware-only purchase as a routed SAN configuration.
DS-C9220I-4PEK9 enables four 32Gbps Fiber Channel ports, whereas DS-C9222I-K9 provides eighteen 4Gbps Fiber Channel ports. The newer model uses a fixed configuration rather than an expansion-slot chassis. DS-C9222I-K9 addresses legacy port-count requirements; DS-C9220I-4PEK9 addresses procurement for the current SAN-extension family with faster native Fiber Channel interfaces.
DS-C9222I-K9 occupies three rack units in a standard EIA rack. The chassis measures 133.4 mm high, 439.9 mm wide, and 575.6 mm deep, with a maximum fully configured weight of 28.2 kg. Check rack clearance and loading against the complete hardware configuration before installation.
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