The Cisco MDS 9509 Multilayer Director, part number DS-C9509-2AK9, is a highly scalable, fibre-channel switch. It is designed for data centres and enterprise environments seeking high-performance storage networking. This particular configuration includes two Cisco MDS 9500 Series Supervisor-2A modules, which offer redundancy and enhanced system control, ensuring a non-disruptive, continuous operation. The use of supervisor modules enhances reliability by allowing the system to remain operational even in the event of a hardware or software failure.
This switch supports a rack-mountable form factor, making it ideal for deployment in standard IT racks. It boasts a 9-slot chassis design, offering flexibility by supporting a wide range of port cards and fibre-channel interfaces over its life cycle, making the switch adaptable to various network configurations and growth needs. The multilayer director design combines both fabric and switch functionality, providing advanced traffic management and security features within the SAN infrastructure.
The Cisco MDS 9509 is also equipped with high bandwidth capability, enabling it to handle demanding data centre workloads, making it suitable for environments that require high transfer speeds for storage area networks (SANs). It supports a range of advanced features such as Virtual SANs (VSANs), intelligent network services, and advanced diagnostics, helping optimise performance and simplify management.
With characteristics like a modular design, high availability, and comprehensive support for redundancy measures, this switch is a reliable option for organisations needing robust, scalable storage networking infrastructure. Additional benefits such as broad interoperability and sustained throughput make the Cisco MDS 9509 a versatile solution in enterprise environments looking for long-term storage networking solutions.
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