DS-C9220I-4PEK9 – 4x32G FC Ports – 2x IPS 1G Ports – Exhaust SAN Switch
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DS-C9220I-4PEK9 Description
DS-C9220I-4PEK9 is a Cisco MDS 9220i multiprotocol fixed SAN switch base configuration with 4 enabled 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, 2 IPS ports running at 1 Gbps, and port-side exhaust airflow.
This order code is suited to SAN extension purchases that start with the MDS 9220i base port set instead of the advanced 12 FC and 6 IPS configuration. Compared with DS-C9220I-12PEK9, DS-C9220I-4PEK9 keeps the same exhaust airflow direction but uses the lower base activation; Cisco lists M9220I-UPGK9 as the upgrade license for enabling all ports.
Quote review should confirm exhaust airflow in the rack, Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 8.5(1) or later, Cisco-supported optics, and whether the project will later require the upgrade license. Keep DS-C9220I-4PIK9 separate when the cabinet cooling standard calls for port-side intake airflow.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
DS-C9220I-4PEK9 |
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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 |
Base configuration with 4x FC ports and 2x IPS 1 Gbps ports |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side exhaust |
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Form factor |
Fixed 1RU switch |
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Enabled Fibre Channel ports |
4 x 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports |
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Fibre Channel speed support |
4/8/16/32-Gbps autosensing and optionally configurable |
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Enabled IPS ports |
2 x IPS ports at 1 Gbps in the base configuration |
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Upgrade path |
M9220I-UPGK9 enables all ports to 12x FC and 6x IPS 1/10/25/40 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 |
Hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules |
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Exhaust spare fan |
DS-C32S-FAN-E= listed as working with the 9220I switch |
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Exhaust spare PSU |
DS-CAC-500W-E= listed as working with the 9220I switch |
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Maximum system power |
280W maximum for the Cisco MDS 9220i Fabric Switch |
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Supported Cisco optics |
Cisco-supported SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ transceivers and cables |
Product Performance
Key Features
DS-C9220I-4PEK9 is the base MDS 9220i exhaust SKU, so the quote starts with 4 enabled Fibre Channel ports and 2 enabled IPS ports rather than the advanced port set.
Cisco maps this part number to port-side exhaust airflow. Procurement should align fan modules, PSU spares, and rack hot-aisle placement with that airflow direction.
M9220I-UPGK9 is listed separately as the license that enables all MDS 9220i ports, which helps buyers avoid treating the base unit as a fully enabled switch at purchase.
Cisco documents the SAN Extension over IP package as included with the MDS 9220i switch, supporting FCIP-oriented use on the IP storage services ports.
The hardware guide documents hot-swappable fan modules and power supplies, with airflow matching required between cooling and power modules.
Cisco lists MDS 9000 NX-OS Release 8.5(1) or later for the MDS 9220i, so software release review belongs in the purchase check before FCIP speed planning.
Application Scenarios
DS-C9220I-4PEK9 fits a SAN extension design that needs the MDS 9220i platform but only the Cisco-listed base activation of 4 Fibre Channel ports and 2 IPS 1 Gbps ports at purchase.
Use this SKU when an MDS 9220i order must match a rack standard built around port-side exhaust airflow. The intake base counterpart is DS-C9220I-4PIK9.
This SKU works for projects that intentionally start with the base order and keep the M9220I-UPGK9 upgrade license as a later BOM item for the full 12 FC and 6 IPS port scope.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
DS-C9220I-4PEK9 | |||
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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 |
Base configuration |
Base configuration |
Advanced configuration |
Advanced configuration |
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Enabled Fibre Channel ports |
4 x FC |
4 x FC |
12 x FC |
12 x FC |
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Enabled IPS ports |
2 x IPS |
2 x IPS |
6 x IPS |
6 x IPS |
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IPS speed scope |
1 Gbps base IPS |
1 Gbps base IPS |
1/10/25/40 Gbps |
1/10/25/40 Gbps |
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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 |
M9220I-UPGK9 enables all ports |
M9220I-UPGK9 enables all ports |
Not required for listed advanced configuration |
Not required for listed advanced configuration |
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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-4PEK9 vs DS-C9220I-4PIK9 comparison, the confirmed difference is airflow: DS-C9220I-4PEK9 is the base port-side exhaust order and DS-C9220I-4PIK9 is the base port-side intake order.
- The DS-C9220I-4PEK9 difference from DS-C9220I-12PEK9 is enabled port scope; both are exhaust models, but DS-C9220I-4PEK9 starts with 4 FC and 2 IPS ports while DS-C9220I-12PEK9 is the advanced 12 FC and 6 IPS order.
- For DS-C9220I-4PEK9 vs DS-C9220I-12PIK9 comparison, buyers are checking both base-versus-advanced activation and exhaust-versus-intake airflow before choosing which model to order.
Selection Guide
1. Start with the base exhaust order
Choose DS-C9220I-4PEK9 when the BOM needs an MDS 9220i switch with port-side exhaust airflow and the Cisco-listed 4 FC plus 2 IPS base activation.
2. Move to DS-C9220I-12PEK9 for full exhaust activation
Select DS-C9220I-12PEK9 when the same airflow direction is required but the purchase must include all 12 Fibre Channel ports and 6 IPS ports from the original order.
3. Use DS-C9220I-4PIK9 for intake cooling
Keep DS-C9220I-4PIK9 as the matching base alternative when the rack design expects air to enter through the port side instead of exhausting toward the ports.
4. Treat the upgrade license as a separate decision
Verify whether M9220I-UPGK9 belongs in the quote if the design will expand from the base port count to the full MDS 9220i port set.
Ordering Checklist
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Buyer Check |
Confirm In BOM |
Procurement Risk Controlled |
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Base PID boundary |
The line item is DS-C9220I-4PEK9 and not the spare PID or any 12-port advanced PID |
Keeps the order tied to the non-spare base exhaust switch |
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Starting port count |
The deployment accepts 4x32G FC plus 2x IPS 1G at shipment |
Avoids using a base SKU where all 12 FC and 6 IPS ports are needed immediately |
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Cooling module direction |
Fan and PSU airflow are planned for port-side exhaust or a Cisco-listed bidirectional PSU |
Prevents a cooling-path mismatch during rack installation |
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Expansion line item |
M9220I-UPGK9 is added only when the full MDS 9220i port set must be enabled |
Keeps the upgrade license visible instead of hidden in the chassis quote |
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Release-dependent IPS planning |
NX-OS meets the 8.5(1) or later floor and upgraded IPS speeds are checked against the target release |
Prevents assigning 25G IPS use to a release that does not support it |
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Media and power accessories |
Cisco-supported SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ media and the correct regional power cord are included |
Keeps optical, cable, and electrical items aligned with Cisco documentation |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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M9220I-UPGK9 |
MDS 9220i upgrade license to enable all ports to 12x FC and 6x IPS 1/10/25/40 Gbps |
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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-4PEK9 | Brand | Cisco |
| Product family | Cisco MDS 9220i | Product series | Cisco MDS 9200 Series Multiservice Switches |
| Product type | Multiprotocol fixed SAN switch | Order configuration | Base configuration with 4x FC ports and 2x IPS 1 Gbps ports |
| Airflow direction | Port-side exhaust | Comparable intake SKU | DS-C9220I-4PIK9 |
| Comparable advanced exhaust SKU | DS-C9220I-12PEK9 | Form factor | Fixed 1RU chassis |
| Base Fibre Channel ports | 4 x 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports enabled | Platform Fibre Channel port capability | Up to 12 ports of 32-Gbps Fibre Channel with the Cisco MDS 9220i upgrade license |
| Fibre Channel port speed | 4/8/16/32-Gbps autosensing and optionally configurable | Base IPS ports | 2 IPS ports running at 1 Gbps in the base configuration |
| Full IPS port capability | 6 IPS ports with 1/10/25/40 Gbps speed options after the Cisco MDS 9220i upgrade license | Upgrade license | M9220I-UPGK9 enables all ports to 12x FC and 6x IPS 1/10/25/40 Gbps |
| PortChannel support | Up to 12 physical links | FCIP tunnels | Up to 3 per 1/10G port or 4 per 40G IPS port on supported MDS 9220i IPS ports |
| 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 | Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI, Cisco DCNM, SNMPv3, NX-API, onboard Python, serial console, management Ethernet, 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 | Hot-swappable power supplies with one operating PSU minimum and redundancy when two PSUs are installed |
| Fan modules | Four hot-swappable fan modules with redundancy when four fan modules are installed | Airflow matching rule | The direction of PSU airflow must match the direction of the fan module airflow |
| Exhaust fan module spare | DS-C32S-FAN-E= listed for port-side exhaust airflow and working with the 9220I switch | Exhaust PSU spare | DS-CAC-500W-E= listed as MDS 9100 500W port-side exhaust PSU 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 | Typical power consumption | 240W listed in the Cisco data sheet |
| 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 with LC connectors |
| Transceiver rule | Use only Cisco SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ transceivers in Cisco MDS 9220i switches |
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