DS-C9220I-12PEK9 – 12x32G FC Ports – 6x IPS Ports – Exhaust SAN Switch
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DS-C9220I-12PEK9 Description
DS-C9220I-12PEK9 is a Cisco MDS 9220i Multiservice Fabric Switch in the MDS 9200 Series, built as a fixed 1RU SAN extension and multiprotocol storage-networking switch for Fibre Channel fabrics and FCIP-based remote SAN connectivity. This advanced port-side exhaust configuration includes 12 32G Fibre Channel ports, 6 IPS ports supporting 1/10/25/40G options, integrated SAN Extension over IP capability for FCIP services, redundant hot-swappable power and fan modules, and an airflow design that matches port-side exhaust data center cooling layouts.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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Product ID |
DS-C9220I-12PEK9 |
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Product type |
Multiprotocol fixed SAN switch |
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Order configuration |
Advanced configuration with 12x FC ports and 6x IPS 1/10/25/40 Gbps ports |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side exhaust |
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Form factor |
Fixed 1RU switch |
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Fibre Channel ports |
12 x 32 Gbps line-rate Fibre Channel ports |
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Fibre Channel speed support |
4, 8, 16, and 32 Gbps autosensing |
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IPS ports |
6 IPS ports with 1/10/25/40 Gbps speed options |
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Fibre Channel forwarding capacity |
384 Gbps |
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IPS forwarding capacity |
80 Gbps |
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Software compatibility |
Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Release 8.5(1) or later |
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Power supplies and fans |
Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules |
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Supported Cisco optics |
SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ transceivers and cables supported by Cisco MDS 9220i |
Product Performance
Key Features
DS-C9220I-12PEK9 is the advanced MDS 9220i configuration, with 12 Fibre Channel ports and 6 IPS ports in the order description rather than the base 4 FC and 2 IPS starting point.
The ordering table ties this SKU to port-side exhaust airflow. Match rack cooling, replacement fans, and power-supply spares to the same exhaust airflow path.
Cisco documents the SAN Extension over IP package as included with the MDS 9220i switch, supporting FCIP and compression on the Ethernet storage-services ports.
The platform supports IPS connectivity across 1/10/25/40 Gbps options. Cisco notes that 25 Gbps speed support has release-specific limits, so software planning should be checked before purchase release.
The hardware guide documents redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules. This matters when the procurement scope includes field spares for an exhaust-airflow SAN switch.
Cisco lists MDS 9000 NX-OS compatibility, CLI access, SNMPv3, DCNM management, NX-API, and an onboard Python interpreter for the MDS 9220i platform.
Application Scenarios
DS-C9220I-12PEK9 fits a storage network design that needs the MDS 9220i advanced configuration from day one, including all 12 Fibre Channel ports and the expanded IPS port scope for FCIP planning.
Use this order code when the SAN rack requires port-side exhaust airflow. The intake alternative DS-C9220I-12PIK9 should be kept separate in the BOM because the airflow direction is the main order difference.
The MDS 9220i platform is positioned for departmental, remote branch, and larger SAN deployments that need 32G Fibre Channel connectivity plus IP storage services in a compact 1RU switch.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
DS-C9220I-12PEK9 | |||
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Product type |
Multiprotocol fixed SAN switch |
Multiprotocol fixed SAN switch |
Multiprotocol fixed SAN switch |
Multiprotocol fixed SAN switch |
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Order configuration |
Advanced configuration |
Advanced configuration |
Base configuration |
Base configuration |
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Enabled Fibre Channel ports |
12 x FC |
12 x FC |
4 x FC |
4 x FC |
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Enabled IPS ports |
6 x IPS |
6 x IPS |
2 x IPS |
2 x IPS |
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IPS speed scope |
1/10/25/40 Gbps |
1/10/25/40 Gbps |
1 Gbps base IPS |
1 Gbps base IPS |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side exhaust |
Port-side intake |
Port-side exhaust |
Port-side intake |
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Upgrade license for all ports |
Not required for listed advanced configuration |
Not required for listed advanced configuration |
M9220I-UPGK9 enables all ports |
M9220I-UPGK9 enables all ports |
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Form factor |
Fixed 1RU |
Fixed 1RU |
Fixed 1RU |
Fixed 1RU |
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Software compatibility |
MDS NX-OS 8.5(1) or later |
MDS NX-OS 8.5(1) or later |
MDS NX-OS 8.5(1) or later |
MDS NX-OS 8.5(1) or later |
- In a DS-C9220I-12PEK9 vs DS-C9220I-12PIK9 comparison, the confirmed difference is airflow direction: DS-C9220I-12PEK9 is port-side exhaust and DS-C9220I-12PIK9 is port-side intake.
- The DS-C9220I-12PEK9 difference from DS-C9220I-4PEK9 is enabled port scope; DS-C9220I-12PEK9 is the advanced exhaust order with 12 FC and 6 IPS ports, while DS-C9220I-4PEK9 is the base exhaust order with 4 FC and 2 IPS ports.
- For a DS-C9220I-12PEK9 vs DS-C9220I-4PIK9 comparison, buyers are comparing both configuration level and airflow because DS-C9220I-4PIK9 is the base port-side intake order.
Selection Guide
1. Choose it for an advanced exhaust MDS 9220i order
Select DS-C9220I-12PEK9 when the BOM requires the MDS 9220i advanced configuration and the rack cooling plan is built around port-side exhaust airflow.
2. Use DS-C9220I-12PIK9 for the same port scope with intake airflow
If the deployment needs the 12 FC and 6 IPS advanced configuration but airflow must move in the port-side intake direction, use DS-C9220I-12PIK9 instead.
3. Keep base orders separate from advanced orders
Do not substitute DS-C9220I-4PEK9 when the quote requires all ports enabled at purchase. The base order starts with 4 FC ports and 2 IPS ports and depends on the M9220I-UPGK9 license for the full port set.
4. Check software behavior for IPS speeds
Verify the target Cisco MDS NX-OS release before treating 25G IPS operation as a deployment requirement, because Cisco documents 25G support limits for Release 8.5(1).
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
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Exact order code |
DS-C9220I-12PEK9 |
Identifies the advanced MDS 9220i exhaust-airflow SKU |
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Port configuration |
12 FC ports and 6 IPS ports |
Separates the advanced order from the 4-port base configuration |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side exhaust |
Prevents rack airflow and spare-part mismatch |
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Software baseline |
Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Release 8.5(1) or later |
Aligns the switch with Cisco’s documented software compatibility |
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25G IPS planning |
Release-specific support for 25G IPS speed |
Avoids assuming every software release supports every IPS speed option |
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Power and cooling spares |
Exhaust-airflow fan and PSU spares |
Keeps field replacement parts aligned with the chassis airflow |
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Optics and cables |
Cisco-supported SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ transceivers and cables |
Keeps FC and IPS connectivity inside Cisco-supported media rules |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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DS-C32S-FAN-E= |
MDS fan module spare for port-side exhaust airflow that Cisco lists as working with the 9220I switch |
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DS-CAC-500W-E= |
MDS 9100 500W port-side exhaust PSU spare that Cisco lists as working with the 9220I switch |
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DS-CAC-1200W= |
1200W AC power supply with bidirectional airflow listed by Cisco as a spare |
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DS-9220I-KIT-CSCO(=) |
MDS 9220 accessory kit for Cisco listed in the Cisco ordering table |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | DS-C9220I-12PEK9 | Product series | Cisco MDS 9200 Series Multiservice Switches |
| Product type | Multiprotocol fixed SAN switch | Order configuration | Advanced configuration with 12x FC and 6x IPS 1/10/25/40 Gbps |
| Airflow direction | Port-side exhaust | Comparable intake SKU | DS-C9220I-12PIK9 |
| Comparable base exhaust SKU | DS-C9220I-4PEK9 | Form factor | Fixed 1RU chassis |
| Fibre Channel ports | 12 x 32 Gbps line-rate Fibre Channel ports | Fibre Channel port speed | 4, 8, 16, and 32 Gbps autosensing and optionally configurable |
| IPS ports | 6 IPS ports with 1/10/25/40 Gbps speed options | IPS physical layout | 3 x 1/10G IPS ports, 1 x 1/10/25G IPS port, 1 x 25G IPS port, and 1 x 40G IPS port |
| Fibre Channel forwarding capacity | 384 Gbps | IPS forwarding capacity | 80 Gbps |
| PortChannel support | Up to 12 physical links | FCIP tunnels | Up to 3 per 1/10G port or 4 per 40G port |
| Extended buffer-to-buffer credits | Up to 8191 extended credits with 500 default credits | Software compatibility | Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Release 8.5(1) or later |
| DCNM support | Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Release 11.5.1 or later for Cisco DCNM support | 25G speed caveat | 25G speed is not supported in Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 8.5(1) |
| Included software package | Cisco MDS 9000 SAN Extension over IP Package included with the Cisco MDS 9220i switch | Optional software packages | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Enterprise Package and Cisco DCNM SAN Advanced license |
| Mainframe feature set | Mainframe feature set supported for Cisco MDS 9220i starting 9.4.1a and included in the base NX-OS software with 9.4.1a | Management access | CLI, SNMPv3, DCNM, NX-API, Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI, out-of-band Ethernet, serial console, and in-band IP over Fibre Channel |
| Management Ethernet port | 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet management port | Console port | RS-232 serial console port |
| USB port | USB port listed on the chassis component view | Power supplies | Redundant hot-swappable power supplies |
| Fan modules | Hot-swappable fan modules with integrated temperature and power management | Default power supply | DS-CAC-500W-E 500W AC port-side exhaust power supply; two supplies in the order configuration |
| AC input voltage for 500W PSU | 100 to 240 VAC | AC input frequency | 50 to 60 Hz nominal |
| Maximum system power | 280W maximum for the Cisco MDS 9220i Fabric Switch | Heat dissipation | 897 BTU/hr |
| Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 20.11 in. (4.36 x 43.94 x 51.07 cm) excluding PSU, fan module handles, and USB stick | Weight | 21.61 lb (9.8 kg) including two PSUs and four fans, excluding optical modules |
| Operating temperature | 32 to 104F (0 to 40C) | Nonoperating temperature | -40 to 158F (-40 to 70C) |
| Operating relative humidity | 10 to 90 percent noncondensing | Nonoperating relative humidity | 10 to 95 percent noncondensing |
| Operating altitude | -197 to 6500 ft (-60 to 2000 m) | Transceiver support | Cisco-supported SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ transceivers and cables |
| Transceiver rule | Use only Cisco SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ transceivers in Cisco MDS 9220i switches |
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