Cisco DS-C9216I-K9Uncategorized

MDS 9216i 16-Port 16G Fibre Channel SAN Switch

Product Description

The Cisco DS-C9216I-K9 from Cisco Systems is a high-performance 16-port 16-Gigabit Fibre Channel SAN switch from the Cisco MDS 9000 Series, designed for enterprise and mid-size data center storage environments.

This switch provides 16 active 16G Fibre Channel ports, delivering low-latency, high-throughput storage connectivity for mission-critical applications. Running Cisco NX-OS SAN software, it supports automation, zoning, monitoring, and advanced fabric management features to ensure reliable and secure storage networking.

Ideal for virtualized infrastructures, backup fabrics, and scalable storage networks, the DS-C9216I-K9 combines enterprise-grade reliability with a compact 1RU form factor suitable for top-of-rack deployments.

Model Type

Fibre Channel SAN Switch — 16× 16G FC Ports

Category

Networking – Storage Area Network (SAN) Switch

Key Features

16 Active 16G Fibre Channel Ports — High-performance connectivity for servers and storage arrays.

Cisco NX-OS SAN Software — Enables zoning, automation, monitoring, and centralized SAN management.

Low-Latency Storage Transport — Optimized for databases, virtualization, and enterprise workloads.

Enterprise-Grade Reliability — Redundant components and nondisruptive upgrades for high uptime.

Compact 1RU Data Center Form Factor — Fits in top-of-rack SAN deployments and scalable fabrics.

Scalable SAN Expansion — Supports integration into larger Fibre Channel SAN infrastructures.

Technical Specs at a Glance

Typical Use Cases

Enterprise SAN Networks — Provides reliable connectivity between servers and storage systems.

Virtualized Infrastructure — Supports storage traffic for VMware, Hyper-V, and database workloads.

Backup & Disaster Recovery Fabrics — Ensures low-latency, high-availability storage transport.

Scalable SAN Expansion — Can be integrated as part of larger Fibre Channel SAN fabrics.