Manufacturer | CISCO |
Model | MDS 9124V |
Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9124V-24PEVK9 |
Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Weight | 8.5 Kg |
Power Supply Type | Hot-swappable redundant power supplies |
Power Supply Installed Qty | 2 |
Cooling Type | Exhaust airflow with 4 fans |
Rack Mountable | Yes |
CISCO MDS 9124V 64G FC Switch with 24 Active Ports and Exhaust Cooling


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- Delivers high-throughput 64 Gbps Fibre Channel switching to meet the demands of modern storage networks
- Redundant fans and dual power supplies ensure high availability and reliability in mission-critical environments
- Comprehensive interface and management options support flexible deployments with robust security protocols
Product Overview
The Cisco MDS 9124V 64G FC switch is engineered for high-performance fibre channel networking in storage-focused environments. It delivers 24 active SFP+ ports with up to 64 Gbps data throughput, making it ideal for demanding data centers. The 1RU profile contains four fans and two power supplies for improved redundancy and ventilation through exhaust cooling. With support for SFP+, Gigabit Ethernet, RS-232, and USB interfaces, along with management protocols like SNMP, Syslog, and SSH, this switch is optimized for control and integration. Enhanced with RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication plus AES encryption, it aligns with security-intensive applications. Physical and temperature specifications support wide deployment flexibility in enterprise infrastructures.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.299 Inch |
Depth | 18 Inch |
Height | 1.72 Inch |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 40 °C |
Minimum Storage Temperature | -40 °C |
Maximum Storage Temperature | 70 °C |
Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity Range | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Acoustic Noise | 65 dB (typical) |
Heat Dissipation | 205 BTU/hr (typical) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Protocols | SNMP, SSH, Syslog, CLI, HTTPS |
Management Interface | Command Line Interface (CLI), Device Manager GUI |
License Options | Port activation license, Enterprise license (optional) |
Cloud Management | Supported via Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
Interfaces
Total Port Count | 28 |
Active SFP+ Ports | 24 |
Interface Types | SFP+, 10/100/1000BASE-T, RS-232 serial console, USB |
Data Transfer Rate per Port | Up to 64 Gbps |
Aggregate Throughput | Up to 1.5 Tbps |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet, Fibre Channel |
Status Indicators | LED Indicators for system, port, link, and status |
Port Scalability | Up to 48 ports with license upgrade |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico / Malaysia |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliance Standards | UL, CSA, CE Mark, FCC Part 15 Class A, RoHS |
Safety Certifications | UL/IEC/EN 60950-1, 62368-1 |
EMC Certifications | EN55032 Class A, CISPR32 Class A, VCCI, BSMI |
Advanced Security Features
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Encryption Algorithms | AES |
Access Control | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) |
Secure Management Access | SSH v2, HTTPS, SNMPv3 |