Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9124-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-DS-C9124-K9 | Part #: DS-C9124-K9 | MPN: DS-C9124-K9
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About the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9124-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9124-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features Fibre Channel interface. The Cisco MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch (DS-C9124-K9) is a fixed-configuration, 24-port Fibre Channel switch belonging to the Cisco MDS 9000 Series — the industry's leading enterprise SAN switching platform. Built on Cisco's proven MDS NX-OS operating system, the 9124 delivers intelligent SAN services including hardware-enforced zoning, VSAN (Virtual SAN) segmentation, and advanced diagnostics within a compact 1RU form factor. The switch supports 1, 2, and 4 Gbps auto-sen Available in brand new condition. Cisco network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-DS-C9124-K9 |
| Part Number | DS-C9124-K9 |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9124-K9 |
| Product Series | Cisco MDS 9000 |
| Product Model | MDS 9124 Multilayer Fabric Switch |
| Form Factor | 1RU fixed-configuration rack-mount |
| Total Fibre Channel Ports | 24 |
| Supported FC Port Speeds | 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 4 Gbps (auto-sensing per port) |
| Port Type | SFP-based (Small Form-factor Pluggable) |
| Switching Fabric Bandwidth | 48 Gbps |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS (MDS) |
| VSAN Support | Yes — up to 256 VSANs per switch |
| Zoning | Hardware-enforced, per-VSAN; supports soft zoning and hard zoning |
| Management Interfaces | 10/100 Ethernet out-of-band management port, RS-232 console port |
| Management Protocols | SNMPv1/v2c/v3, CLI, Cisco DCNM, XML/HTTPS |
| Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR) | Supported |
| Cisco Fabric Services (CFS) | Supported |
| Power Supply | Internal, AC power supply; optional redundant power supply support |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Rack Units | 1U |
| Standards Compliance | Fibre Channel (FC-SW-2, FC-GS-4, FC-MI), ANSI T11 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9124-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
What does the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9124-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch do?
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9124-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9124-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9124-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.