DS-C9220I-4PIK9 – 4x32G FC Ports – 2x IPS 1G Ports – Intake SAN Switch
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DS-C9220I-4PIK9 Description
DS-C9220I-4PIK9 is a Cisco MDS 9220i fixed SAN switch SKU for a base port-side intake order, with four enabled 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports and two IPS ports running at 1 Gbps for FCIP-oriented storage connectivity.
This part is the intake-airflow counterpart to DS-C9220I-4PEK9, so the first procurement difference is cooling direction rather than port count. It also differs from DS-C9220I-12PIK9 because the 12-port intake model ships as the advanced configuration, while DS-C9220I-4PIK9 starts with the base activation and uses M9220I-UPGK9 if the full MDS 9220i port set must be enabled later.
Before the line item is released for quote, check the rack airflow standard, the MDS NX-OS 8.5(1) or later baseline, Cisco-supported SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ media, and whether the BOM needs the upgrade license at the same time as the switch.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
DS-C9220I-4PIK9 |
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Brand |
Cisco |
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Product family |
Cisco MDS 9220i |
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Product series |
Cisco MDS 9200 Series Multiservice Switches |
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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 intake |
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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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Minimum software release |
Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Release 8.5(1) or later |
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Included software package |
Cisco MDS 9000 SAN Extension over IP Package |
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Power and cooling design |
Hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules |
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Intake spare fan |
DS-C32S-FAN-I= listed as working with the 9220I switch |
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Intake spare PSU |
DS-CAC-500W-I= listed as working with the 9220I switch |
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Maximum system power |
280W maximum for the Cisco MDS 9220i Fabric Switch |
Product Performance
Key Features
DS-C9220I-4PIK9 ties two procurement attributes together: base port activation and port-side intake airflow. That keeps the switch distinct from both the exhaust base SKU and the advanced intake SKU.
The order starts with 4 enabled Fibre Channel ports and 2 enabled IPS ports. Buyers planning all 12 FC ports and the wider IPS speed set should include the Cisco upgrade license or choose an advanced configuration.
Cisco lists separate intake fan and 500W PSU spares for the 9220I switch, and the hardware guide requires matching airflow direction between fan modules and power supplies.
The Cisco data sheet lists the SAN Extension over IP package with the MDS 9220i switch, supporting FCIP planning on the storage-services interfaces without treating FCIP as an unsupported add-on.
The MDS 9220i supports multiple IPS speed options at the platform level, but Cisco documents release-specific limits around 25G operation, so software review belongs before upgrade planning.
The hardware guide directs MDS 9220i deployments to use Cisco SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ transceivers that the switch can verify, which makes media selection a BOM control point.
Application Scenarios
DS-C9220I-4PIK9 fits a rack row where the MDS 9220i must use port-side intake airflow and the initial SAN extension requirement can start with Cisco’s base FC and IPS activation.
This purchase path fits projects that need the MDS 9220i chassis now while keeping the M9220I-UPGK9 all-port upgrade as a later or separately approved line item.
The part is useful for remote or departmental storage designs that need a fixed MDS 9220i platform for Fibre Channel and FCIP services without ordering the advanced 12 FC and 6 IPS configuration at launch.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
DS-C9220I-4PIK9 | |||
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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 intake |
Port-side exhaust |
Port-side intake |
Port-side exhaust |
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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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Minimum software release |
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-4PIK9 vs DS-C9220I-4PEK9 comparison, the confirmed difference is airflow: DS-C9220I-4PIK9 is the base intake model and DS-C9220I-4PEK9 is the base exhaust model.
- The DS-C9220I-4PIK9 difference from DS-C9220I-12PIK9 is port activation. Both are intake orders, but DS-C9220I-4PIK9 starts with 4 FC and 2 IPS ports while DS-C9220I-12PIK9 is listed with 12 FC and 6 IPS ports.
- For DS-C9220I-4PIK9 vs DS-C9220I-12PEK9 comparison, the buyer is checking two facts at once: base versus advanced configuration and intake versus exhaust airflow.
Selection Guide
1. Anchor the quote on intake airflow
Choose DS-C9220I-4PIK9 only when the MDS rack plan expects port-side intake airflow and matching intake field spares.
2. Keep the base port count visible
Use this SKU for projects that accept 4 Fibre Channel ports and 2 IPS 1G ports at shipment, not for designs that need the full 12 FC and 6 IPS scope immediately.
3. Switch to DS-C9220I-4PEK9 for exhaust cooling
Select DS-C9220I-4PEK9 when the same base activation is required but the cabinet airflow plan calls for port-side exhaust instead of intake.
4. Add the upgrade license when the growth plan is known
Place M9220I-UPGK9 in the BOM when the deployment must move from the base DS-C9220I-4PIK9 activation to all MDS 9220i ports.
Ordering Checklist
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Buyer Check |
Confirm In BOM |
Procurement Risk Controlled |
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Exact intake PID |
The line item is DS-C9220I-4PIK9 rather than DS-C9220I-4PIK9= or an exhaust SKU |
Separates the chassis purchase from spare and airflow variants |
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Base activation limit |
The project accepts 4x FC plus 2x IPS 1G at shipment |
Prevents quoting a base unit for an all-port requirement |
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Fan and PSU direction |
Intake fan modules and intake or bidirectional PSU choices match the chassis airflow plan |
Avoids a mixed cooling path during installation or spare replacement |
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Upgrade decision |
M9220I-UPGK9 is included only when all 12 FC and 6 IPS ports must be enabled |
Keeps the license scope clear on the purchase order |
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Software baseline |
Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Release 8.5(1) or later is planned |
Ties commissioning to the documented MDS 9220i software floor |
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Media policy |
Cisco-supported SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ transceivers are specified for FC and IPS links |
Keeps optical and cable choices within Cisco’s transceiver rule |
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-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 spare for port-side intake airflow 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-4PIK9 | 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 intake | Comparable exhaust SKU | DS-C9220I-4PEK9 |
| Comparable advanced intake SKU | DS-C9220I-12PIK9 | 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 port on supported MDS 9220i IPS ports |
| Extended buffer-to-buffer credits | Up to 8191 extended credits with 500 default credits | Minimum software release | Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Release 8.5(1) or later |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Fan airflow rule | All fan modules in the switch must be of the same airflow type | PSU airflow 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 AC intake and exhaust power supplies plus 1200W HVAC or HVDC bidirectional airflow 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 |
| Transceiver rule | Use only Cisco SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ transceivers in Cisco MDS 9220i switches |
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