Product Name | Cisco MDS 9220i 1RU Multiservice Switch |
Manufacturer | Cisco |
Model Number | DS-C9220I-12PIK9 |
Type | Multiservice Fabric Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
Airflow Direction | Front-to-back |
Weight | 21.61 lbs |
Power Requirements | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
Power Consumption Operational | 240 Watt |
Power Provided | 500 Watt |
Power Redundancy | Yes |
Power Redundancy Scheme | 1+1 |
Power Device | Internal power supply - hot-plug |
80 PLUS Certification | 80 PLUS Platinum |
Installed Power Supplies | 2 |
Maximum Supported Power Supplies | 2 |
Cisco MDS 9220i 1RU Multiservice Switch, Intake Airflow



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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
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Included Management Software | Cisco DCNM for SAN Advanced Edition |
Remote Management Protocols | RMON, SNMPv3, SSH-2, CLI |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 in |
Depth | 20.1 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
Operating Humidity Range | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Storage Humidity Range | 10 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Interfaces
Total Fibre Channel Ports | 12 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ |
10G FCIP Ports | 3 x 10Gb FCIP |
25G FCIP Ports | 2 x 25Gb FCIP |
40G FCIP Ports | 1 x 40Gb FCIP |
Management Port | 1 x RJ-45 (Gigabit Ethernet) |
Console Port | 1 x RJ-45 serial |
USB Ports | 1 x USB |
Status Indicators | Power, system, link/activity, fan, management |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithms | AES, IKE, IKEv2 |
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH2, DH-CHAP |
Security Features | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), ACL support, Secure Shell, Encrypted management traffic |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico / Malaysia |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliance Standards | CISPR 22 Class A, EN 60950, EN55024, UL 60950, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, VCCI Class A, IEC 60950, EN 55022 Class A, EN 61000 series, AS/NZS 3260 |
Fibre Channel Standards | FC-DA, FC-FS, FC-GS-3/4/5/6, FC-PI, FC-SB-2/3/4/5, FC-Tape, FC-SP, FC-BB-2/3/4/5/6, FCP-2/3/4, FC-VI, FAIS/FAIS-2 |
IEEE Standards | IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.1Q |