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Cisco MDS 9506 for IBM System Storage

Intelligent storage networking for IBM System Storage solutions

  
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IBM product numbers 2054-E04—Cisco MDS 9506 for IBM System Storage includes dual Supervisor-2 cards, dual 1900 W AC power supplies
All models include SAN-OS 3.2 firmware with Fabric Manager, VSAN and PortChannel capabilities
Features:
8 Port IP Services Module (no optics)
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)
48-port 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module (no optics)
Multiservice 18/4 Module (includes two 4 Gbps shortwave SFPs)
SAN Extension over IP for Multiservice 18/4 Module
Fibre Channel 10 Gbps longwave X2 transceivers
Tri-Rate SPF Transceivers (1 and 2 Gbps FC and Gig Ethernet)
Fibre Channel 2 Gbps SFP transceivers
Ethernet Copper GbE SFP Transceiver
Fibre Channel 4 Gbps SFP transceivers, 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 systems 1 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 Tape Library; IBM 3532, 3583 and 3584 Tape Libraries; and other selected storage systems
Physical characteristics 2
Dimensions 31.11 cm H x 44.12 cm W x 55.25 cm D (12.25 in x 17.37 in x 21.75 in)
Rack height 7U
Depth including cable guide 67.9 cm (26.75 in)
Weight (fully configured chassis) 56 kg (124 lb)
Director is rack mountable in a standard 19-inch EIA rack, meeting Cisco requirements defined in the recommended installation procedures. 3
Operating environment
Temperature 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Relative humidity 10% to 90%
Input 1900 W AC
100 to 240 V AC
50-60 Hz nominal
Output 1050 W at 100 to 100 V AC
1900 W at 200 VAC


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1 For the most current list of supported servers and storage, please visit ibm.com /storage/cisco.

2 For complete and current Cisco specifications, please visit www.cisco.com/go/ibm/storage.
3 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. IBM 2109-C36 SAN Cabinet meets these requirements.


 
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