The Cisco MDS 9513 Multilayer Director with part number DS-C9513-2K9 is a high-performance, rack-mountable switch designed for large-scale and high-density data centre environments. It comes equipped with two Cisco MDS 9500 Series Supervisor-2 Modules, ensuring redundancy and high availability for mission-critical network operations. This switch supports multiple protocols, including Fibre Channel, FICON, and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), making it ideal for a wide range of storage networking applications.
The director offers 13 slots, providing substantial flexibility for expansion with various line cards to meet evolving infrastructure demands. The system is highly scalable, supporting up to 528 Fibre Channel ports, and offers extensive bandwidth capacity, capable of handling demanding data traffic in virtualised environments. This platform also includes advanced traffic management and multi-protocol intelligence, which ensures efficient handling of different types of data flows across the network.
Its redundant architecture, featuring dual supervisors, power supply units, and fan trays, provides enterprise-level resiliency and helps to minimise network disruptions. The Cisco MDS 9513 Director supports advanced diagnostic tools and integrated security features, including authentication, encryption, and role-based user access, making it a secure and reliable solution for data centres.
This model is also compatible with Cisco's Virtual SAN (VSAN) capability, allowing administrators to segment storage networks into multiple virtual networks, thereby increasing flexibility and preventing data loss between departments. Designed for hot-swappable components, the system facilitates easy upgrades and maintenance without interrupting live network traffic.
EOL Technology Services assists with professional support and reliable replacement parts for the Cisco MDS 9513 Director. Whether you need technical guidance, maintenance solutions, or immediate replacement modules, we ensure you're well-supported throughout the hardware's lifecycle.
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