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Cisco MDS 9509 for IBM System Storage

Intelligent storage networking for IBM System Storage solutions

IBM product numbers

 2054-E07 - Cisco MDS 9509 for IBM System Storage includes dual Supervisor-2 cards, dual 3000W AC power supplies. All models include Cisco SAN-OS 3.2 firmware with Cisco Fabric Manager, VSAN and PortChannel capabilities.
Features:
8-port IP Services Module
SAN Extension over IP for 8-port IP Services Module
Storage Services Module
4-port 10 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module (no optics)
12-port 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module (no optics)
24-port 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module (no optics)
24-port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module (no optics)
48-port 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module (no optics)
48-port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module (no optics)
4/44-port 8 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module (no optics)
Multiservice 18/4 Module (includes two 4 Gbps shortwave SFPs)
Fibre Channel 10 Gbps longwave X2 transceivers
Tri-rate shortwave SFP transceivers (1 and 2 Gbps FC and Gigabit Ethernet)
Fibre Channel 2 Gbps SFP transceivers
Ethernet Copper GbE SFP Transceiver
Fibre Channel 4 Gbps SFP transceivers, 4-pack
Fibre Channel 8 Gbps SFP transceivers, single and 4-pack
Flash Memory Card
MDS 9500 Enterprise Package
MDS 9500 Fabric Manager Server Package
MDS 9500 Mainframe Package
MDS 9500 Storage Services Enabler Package

Fibre optic cables:

 Multimode, 50u fibre optical cables with SC and/or LC connectors are available

Base warranty

 One year, 24x7, same day, on-site IBM warranty.

Supported systems3

 IBM Power Systems™ servers, IBM System p® and selected IBM RS/6000® servers; IBM System x™ and selected IBM Netfinity® servers; other Intel® processor-based servers running the Linux®, Microsoft® Windows NT® or Microsoft Windows® 2000 operating systems; selected Sun™ and HP servers; IBM TotalStorage Enterprise Storage Server® (ESS); IBM System Storage DS8000™ Disk Systems; IBM System Storage DS6000™ Disk Systems; IBM System Storage DS4000™ Disk Systems; IBM TotalStorage 3590 and 3592 Tape Drives; IBM TotalStorage 3494 Virtual Tape Server; IBM TotalStorage 3532, 3583 and 3584 Tape Libraries; and other selected storage systems.

Physical characteristics

Dimensions

 62.3 cm H x 43.9 cm W x 46.8 cm D (24.5 in x 17.25 in x 18.4 in)

Rack height

 14U

Depth including cable guide

 55.0 cm (21.6 in)

Weight (fully configured chassis)

 78 kg (170 lb)
Directors are rack-mountable in a standard 19-inch EIA rack, meeting Cisco requirements defined in the recommended installation procedures2. IBM TotalStorage SAN Cabinet Model C36 (2109-C36) meets these requirements.

Operating environment

Temperature

 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)

Relative humidity

 10% to 90%

Input

 100 to 240 V AC 50-60 Hz nominal

Output

 1300 W at 110 to 120 V AC

2 Because this switch is designed with side-to-side airflow, Cisco recommends a minimum air space of 16 cm (6 in) between walls and the chassis air vents, and a minimum separation of 30 cm (12 in) between two chassis to prevent overheating.

3 For the most current list of supported servers and storage, please visit ibm.com/systems/storage/san/ctype/

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