Product Type | Multiservice Fabric Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
Weight | 21.61 lbs |
Power Requirements | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
Power Redundancy | Yes |
Redundancy Scheme | 1+1 |
Installed Power Supplies | 2 |
Maximum Supported Power Supplies | 2 |
Power Provided | 500 Watt |
Power Consumption (Operational) | 240 Watt |
80 PLUS Certification | 80 PLUS Platinum |
Cisco MDS 9220I FCIP Switch 4x32G FC 2x1GbE IP 1RU Intake



Key Benefits

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- Ideal for SAN extension and multiservice environments thanks to FCIP support and protocol flexibility
- Redundancy and efficiency built-in with dual hot-plug power supplies and 80 PLUS Platinum certification
- Enhanced management and security with full suite of protocols and encrypted access methods, supporting secure, centralized administration
Product Overview
The Cisco MDS 9220I Multiservice Fabric Switch is a high-performance, compact 1RU Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) switch ideally suited for organizations seeking reliable SAN extension and multiservice convergence. With 4 ports of 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ and 2 ports of 1GbE FCIP, it supports flexible, high-bandwidth connectivity options for storage networks. Integrated features like Transparent NPIV mode, ISSU support, and extensive Fibre Channel protocol compliance ensure consistent operation and interoperability.
Designed for enterprise-grade resilience, it offers 1+1 power redundancy with dual hot-plug internal supplies and 80 PLUS Platinum certification. The switch supports advanced remote management options and access control via SNMPv3, SSH2, and RADIUS/TACACS+. Chassis design includes out-of-band management ports and front-to-back airflow. Further reliability is ensured with monitoring features like system indicators and Syslog support.
Ideal for data centers and enterprise environments, the MDS 9220I helps reduce operational complexity while boosting security, scalability, and environmental resilience. Its comprehensive standards compliance and extensive management capabilities make it a strong ROI choice for modern SAN infrastructures.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 in |
Depth | 20.1 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Humidity Range (Operating) | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Humidity Range (Storage) | 10 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interfaces | CLI, SNMPv3, SSH-2, RMON |
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH2, DH-CHAP |
Interfaces
Fibre Channel Ports | 4 x 32Gb SFP+ |
FCIP Ports | 2 x 1GbE |
Console Port | 1 x Serial RJ-45 |
Management Port | 1 x Gigabit RJ-45 |
USB Ports | 1 x USB |
Remote Management Protocols | RMON, SNMPv3, SSH-2, CLI |
Supported Features | ARP support, IPv6, ACL, QoS, RSPAN, SNMP trap, Transparent NPIV mode, RSCN support, ISSU, VOQ, Cisco ISL, FSPF, RBAC |
Data Link Protocol | Fibre Channel |
Status Indicators | Power, System, Link/Activity, Fan, Management |
Fibre Channel Standards | FC-DA, FC-FLA, FC-FS, FC-GS-3, FC-GS-4, FC-MI, FC-PH, FC-PH-2, FC-PH-3, FC-PI, FC-PI-2, FC-PI-3, FC-PI-4, FC-PI-5, FC-SW-2, FC-SW-3, FC-SW-4, FC-SW-5, FC-BB-2, FC-BB-3, FC-BB-4, FC-BB-5, FC-BB-6, FC-MSQS, etc. |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico / Malaysia |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Compliant Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q, CISPR 22 Class A, EN 60950, EN 61000-3-2/3-3, IEC 60950, EN55024, UL 60950, EN50082-1, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, VCCI Class A, etc. |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithms | AES, IKE, IKEv2 |