Cisco MDS 9506 for IBM System Storage

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Provides FC throughput of up to 4 gigabits per second (Gbps) per port and up to 64 Gbps with each PortChannel Inter-Switch Link (ISL) connection
Offers scalability from 12 to 192 FC ports
Offers 10 Gbps ISL ports for inter-Data Centre links over metro optical networks
Offers Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) Internet protocol (IP), GbE ports for Internet SCSI (iSCSI) or FCIP connectivity over global networks
High-availability design with support for non-disruptive firmware upgrades
Includes Virtual storage area network (VSAN) capability for SAN consolidation into VSAN islands on a single physical fabric
Enterprise, SAN Extension over IP, Mainframe and Storage Services Enabler and Fabric Manager Server Packages provide added intelligence and value.

High performance and manageability for SANs

The Cisco MDS 9506 for IBM System Storage supports 1, 2, 4, 8 and 10 Gbps FC switch connectivity and intelligent network services to help improve the security, performance and manageability required to consolidate geographically dispersed storage devices into a large enterprise SAN.

Improved internal bandwidth for higher scalability

The Cisco MDS 9506 for IBM System Storage utilises two Supervisor-2 Modules designed for high availability and performance. The Supervisor-2 Module combines an intelligent control module and a high-performance crossbar switch fabric in a single unit. It uses Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) multipath routing, which provides intelligence to load balance across a maximum of 16 equal-cost paths and to dynamically reroute traffic if a switch fails.

Each Supervisor-2 Module provides the necessary crossbar bandwidth to deliver full system performance in the Cisco MDS 9506 director with up to four FC switching modules. It is designed to eliminate the impact on system performance of the loss or removal of a single crossbar module.

Common features

VSAN capability for SAN consolidation
High-availability design with non-disruptive firmware upgrades
FSPF multipath routing
Enterprise, SAN Extension over IP, Mainframe, Storage Services Enabler and Fabric Manager Server Packages provide added intelligence and value

Hardware summary

12 to 192 FC ports
1, 2, 4 and 8 Gbps autosensing ports
Intelligent control module
High performance crossbar switch fabric
10 Gbps ISL ports for inter-data centre links over metro optical networks
Offers GbE IP, GbE ports for iSCSI or FCIP connectivity over global networks

Feature	Benefit
Supervisor-2 Module	Intelligent control module, high performance crossbar switch fabric designed for high performance and availability Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) multipath routing can load balance and dynamically reroute traffic if a switch fails
Fibre channel switching module options	Designed to allow you to optimise performance, flexibility and density based on your business needs Advanced traffic management capabilities help simplify deployment and optimize performance PortChannel capability allows you to aggregate up to 16 physical ISL links into a single logical bundle
4 and 8 Gbps FC Modules with auto-sensing ports	Auto-sensing 1, 2, 4 and 8 Gbps simplifies installation and operation Support for future 8 Gbps enabled servers and storage subsystems helps provide director investment protection
12-port 4 Gbps Fibre Channel switching module 24-port 4 and 8 Gbps FC switching module	Designed to deliver high performance for the most demanding storage networking applications Well suited for attaching highest-performance 4 Gbps enabled servers and storage subsystems Provides a balance between performance and scalability 1, 2, 4 or 8 Gbps switch bandwidth can be matched to specific server, storage and ISL performance requirements.
48-port 4 and 8 Gbps and 4/44 Gbps Fibre Channel switching modules with port bandwidth reservation	Designed to deliver sustained bandwidth required to meet a wide range performance requirements for a mixture of SMB and enterprise-class storage and servers 1, 2, 4 or 8 Gbps switch bandwidth can be matched to specific server, storage and ISL performance requirements
4-port 10 Gbps Fibre Channel switching module	Designed to deliver high bandwidth links for metro business continuity solutions Connectivity up to 10 km
Enterprise Package with Inter-VSAN routing	Helps simplify operations with improved security capabilities for large SAN consolidation solutions Inter-VSAN routing helps consolidate non-Cisco fabrics into a Cisco MDS 9000 for IBM System Storage SAN
Fabric Manager Server Package	Fibre Channel performance monitoring, thresholds, reporting, graphing and database capabilities to help simplify management of large enterprise and metro SAN infrastructures Advanced management tools help customers effectively utilise a mixture of 12-, 24- and 48-port switch modules to help reduce TCO
Mainframe Package	Enables mainframe FICON storage networking and consolidation of open and mainframe storage networks

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) 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) 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 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 systems ¹	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 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

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.