DS-C9220I-12PIK9 – 12x32G FC Ports – 6x IPS Ports – Intake SAN Switch
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DS-C9220I-12PIK9 Description
DS-C9220I-12PIK9 is a Cisco MDS 9220i multiprotocol fixed SAN switch advanced order with 12 Fibre Channel ports, 6 IPS ports, and port-side intake airflow.
The SKU belongs in MDS 9220i SAN extension quotes where all FC and IPS ports must be enabled from the original order and the rack cooling plan pulls air in at the port side. The direct airflow pair is DS-C9220I-12PEK9, which keeps the same advanced port scope but uses port-side exhaust airflow instead.
For a clean quote review, confirm the intake airflow path, the Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 8.5(1) or later baseline, and whether 25G IPS use is planned on a supported release. Also keep the base DS-C9220I-4PIK9 order separate when the design requires the full advanced port set at purchase.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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Product ID |
DS-C9220I-12PIK9 |
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Brand |
Cisco |
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Product family |
Cisco MDS 9220i |
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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 intake |
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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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SAN Extension over IP package |
Included with the Cisco MDS 9220i switch |
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Power supplies and fans |
Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules |
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Maximum power requirement |
280W maximum for the Cisco MDS 9220i Fabric Switch |
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Supported Cisco optics |
SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ transceivers and cables supported by Cisco MDS 9220i |
Product Performance
Key Features
The ordering table maps DS-C9220I-12PIK9 to port-side intake airflow. This is the first line item to verify when the rack standard expects air to enter through the port side.
The order description includes 12 FC ports and 6 IPS ports. That separates this SKU from the base intake order, which starts at 4 FC ports and 2 IPS ports.
Cisco lists the MDS 9000 SAN Extension over IP package as included with the MDS 9220i switch, so FCIP and related IP storage services belong to the platform scope.
MDS 9220i IPS ports cover 1/10/25/40 Gbps options, while Cisco documents limits around 25G support in Release 8.5(1). Treat software release review as part of the port-speed decision.
The hardware guide documents hot-swappable fans and power supplies, with airflow matching required between PSU and fan module types.
Cisco documents CLI, SNMPv3, DCNM, NX-API, onboard Python, serial console, management Ethernet, and in-band IP over Fibre Channel for MDS 9220i management planning.
Application Scenarios
DS-C9220I-12PIK9 fits an MDS 9220i design that combines 32G Fibre Channel switching with IP storage services and requires port-side intake airflow in the equipment row.
Use this SKU when the storage network BOM should ship with the advanced 12 FC and 6 IPS port set already enabled, rather than starting from a 4 FC and 2 IPS base order.
The MDS 9220i platform is suited to remote, departmental, and larger SAN environments that need Fibre Channel connectivity plus FCIP-oriented extension services in a 1RU form factor.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
DS-C9220I-12PIK9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Product family |
MDS 9220i |
MDS 9220i |
MDS 9220i |
MDS 9220i |
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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 intake |
Port-side exhaust |
Port-side intake |
Port-side exhaust |
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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-12PIK9 vs DS-C9220I-12PEK9 comparison, the practical difference is airflow: 12PIK9 is the advanced port-side intake order, while 12PEK9 is the advanced port-side exhaust order.
- The DS-C9220I-12PIK9 difference from DS-C9220I-4PIK9 is enabled port scope; both are intake models, but 12PIK9 ships as the advanced order with 12 FC and 6 IPS ports.
- For a DS-C9220I-12PIK9 vs DS-C9220I-4PEK9 comparison, buyers are checking two facts at once: advanced versus base configuration and intake versus exhaust airflow.
Selection Guide
1. Match the intake rack airflow requirement
Choose DS-C9220I-12PIK9 when the MDS rack uses port-side intake airflow and the purchase order must reflect that airflow direction from the start.
2. Keep DS-C9220I-12PEK9 for exhaust environments
Select DS-C9220I-12PEK9 only when the same advanced 12 FC and 6 IPS port scope is needed with port-side exhaust airflow.
3. Avoid base-model substitution
Use DS-C9220I-4PIK9 or DS-C9220I-4PEK9 only when the design is intentionally starting with 4 FC ports and 2 IPS ports, or when the upgrade-license plan is already confirmed.
4. Review software before IPS speed commitments
Check the target MDS NX-OS release before treating 25G IPS behavior as a requirement, because Cisco documents release-specific limits for that speed.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
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Order-code identity |
DS-C9220I-12PIK9 as the advanced intake MDS 9220i SKU |
Prevents substitution with the exhaust DS-C9220I-12PEK9 order |
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Cooling direction |
Port-side intake fan and PSU airflow |
Aligns the chassis with the rack cooling pattern before spare parts are quoted |
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Activated port scope |
12 Fibre Channel ports plus 6 IPS ports |
Confirms the quote is not for a 4 FC and 2 IPS base model |
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NX-OS floor |
Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Release 8.5(1) or later |
Keeps the software baseline tied to Cisco’s documented MDS 9220i compatibility |
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IPS speed review |
Planned 25G IPS use and the target software release |
Avoids building the BOM around a speed mode that the selected release does not support |
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Optics and cable policy |
Cisco-supported SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ media |
Keeps SAN and IP storage links within the Cisco transceiver rule for MDS 9220i |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
|---|---|
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DS-C32S-FAN-I= |
MDS 32G switch fan module spare for port-side intake airflow that Cisco lists as working with the 9220I switch |
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DS-CAC-500W-I= |
MDS 9100 500W AC PSU port-side intake 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-12PIK9 | Brand | Cisco |
| Product family | Cisco MDS 9220i | 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 intake | Comparable exhaust SKU | DS-C9220I-12PEK9 |
| Comparable base intake SKU | DS-C9220I-4PIK9 | 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 | Airflow matching rule | The direction of PSU airflow must match the direction of the fan module airflow |
| Intake fan module spare | DS-C32S-FAN-I= listed for port-side intake airflow and working with the 9220I switch | Intake PSU spare | DS-CAC-500W-I= listed as MDS 9100 500W AC PSU port-side intake and working with the 9220I switch |
| Power supply options | 500W exhaust and intake power supplies plus 1200W HVAC or HVDC options listed by Cisco | 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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