| Network Device Type | Switch |
| Model | DS-C9220I-12PIK9 |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Data Transfer Rate | 40 Gbps |
| Networking / Ports Qty | 21 |
| Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Power / Device Type | Power Supply |
| Power / Voltage Required | 100 to 240V AC |
| Features | SAN consolidation with integrated multiprotocol support; Flexible FCIP port speed |
| Power / Provided (W) | 500 Watt |
| Power Consumption Operational | 240 Watt |
Cisco MDS 9220i 1RU Multiservice Switch, Intake Airflow

Key Benefits
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- Designed for mission-critical SAN environments with high-speed Fibre Channel and FCIP support
- Includes Cisco DCNM SAN Advanced Edition for centralized SAN management and visibility
- Power redundancy and industry standards compliance ensure maximum uptime and reliability
Product Overview
The Cisco MDS 9220i 1RU Multiservice Switch is purpose-built for modern enterprise storage area networks requiring agility, scale, and data center-grade reliability. Equipped with 12 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ ports, along with high-speed FCIP interfaces—3 x 10Gb, 2 x 25Gb, and 1 x 40Gb—the MDS 9220i offers flexible connectivity for converged SAN environments. It is rack-mountable in a 1U form factor and is designed with front-to-back airflow to seamlessly integrate into high-density cooling infrastructure.
For management, it supports RMON, SNMP v3, CLI, and SSH-2 protocols, alongside robust security features including AES encryption and authentication via Secure Shell, RADIUS, and TACACS+. It is compliant with a wide range of Fibre Channel and IEEE standards and includes advanced support for NPIV, QoS, RBAC, and more. Bundled with Cisco DCNM for SAN Advanced Edition, the switch enables efficient SAN orchestration and visibility.
The MDS 9220i ensures minimal downtime through hot-pluggable redundant power supplies and delivers energy efficiency with its 80 PLUS Platinum certification. Supporting a broad environmental operating range and international regulatory compliance, this switch is engineered for enterprise-level reliability and scalable SAN performance.
Specifications
Primary Information
Interfaces / Ports
| Interfaces | Fibre Channel;IP storage services;Out-of-band 10/100 Gigabit Ethernet;RS-232 serial console;USB |
Special Feature
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 Celsius |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 Celsius |
| Min Storage Temperature | -40 Celsius |
| Max Storage Temperature | 70 Celsius |
| COO | MEXICO / MALAYSIA |
| TAA compliance | Yes |
Network
| Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Support | none |
| PoE Power Consumption | none |
| Remote Management Protocol | Syslog; HTTP; HTTPS |
| Routing Protocol | VSAN |
| Encryption Algorithm | AES |
| Interfaces | Fibre Channel;IP storage services;Out-of-band 10/100 Gigabit Ethernet;RS-232 serial console;USB |
| Authentication Method | IPsec authentication |
Dimensions&Miscellaneous
| Width | 17.30 Inch |
| Depth | 20.12 Inch |
| Height | 1.72 Inch |
| Weight | 9.8 Kg |
UNSPSC Code
| UNSPSC Code | 43222612 |