Cisco Systems MDS 9216A Switch User Manual


 
Cisco Fabric Manager
Cisco Fabric ManagerCisco Fabric Manager
Cisco Fabric Manager
Cisco Fabric Manager is a responsive, easy-to-use Java application that simplifies management across
multiple switches and fabrics. Cisco Fabric Manager enables administrators to perform vital tasks such
as topology discovery, fabric configuration and verification, LUN security, monitoring, and fault
resolution. All functions are available through a secure interface, which enables remote management
from any location. Cisco Fabric Manager may be used independently or in conjunction with third-party
management applications. Cisco provides an extensive API for integration with third-party and user
developed management tools.
Software Components, Optional
Software Components, OptionalSoftware Components, Optional
Software Components, Optional
Cisco Fabric Manager
Cisco Fabric ManagerCisco Fabric Manager
Cisco Fabric Manager
Server Package
Server PackageServer Package
Server Package
The "Standard" Cisco Fabric Manager software that is included at no charge with the MDS family
switches provides basic switch configuration and troubleshooting capabilities. The Cisco Fabric Manager
Server (FMS) Package extends Cisco Fabric Manager by providing historical performance data collection
for network traffic hot-spot analysis, centralized management services and advanced application
integration.
Cisco MDS 9200 FCIP
Cisco MDS 9200 FCIPCisco MDS 9200 FCIP
Cisco MDS 9200 FCIP
Services License
Services LicenseServices License
Services License
Cisco MDS 9000 Family IP Storage Services Modules and the MDS 9000 Multiprotocol module support
interconnection of remote SAN islands and extend SAN connectivity to IP-enabled servers using the FCIP
services. This feature is licensed separately on a per module basis (except the MDS 9216i which includes
a 2-port FCIP license for the 2 embedded 1GB Ethernet IP ports).
Cisco Enterprise Package
Cisco Enterprise PackageCisco Enterprise Package
Cisco Enterprise Package
Cisco MDS switches have a set of advanced traffic engineering and advanced security features that are
recommended for all Enterprise SANs. These features are bundled together in a management
application called the Cisco MDS 9000 Enterprise Package.
Cisco MDS 9000 Family
Cisco MDS 9000 FamilyCisco MDS 9000 Family
Cisco MDS 9000 Family
SME Package
SME PackageSME Package
SME Package
Cisco MDS 9000 Family SME Package allows encryption of storage media (data at rest). Strong,
standard IEEE AES-256 encryption for heterogeneous tape devices and VTLs as well as tape data
compression are provided as a distributed fabric service.
Cisco MDS 9000 Family
Cisco MDS 9000 FamilyCisco MDS 9000 Family
Cisco MDS 9000 Family
Mainframe Package
Mainframe PackageMainframe Package
Mainframe Package
The Cisco MDS 9000 Family Mainframe Package is a comprehensive collection of features required for
using the Cisco MDS 9200 Series switches in mainframe storage networks, including FICON protocol
and CUP management, switch cascading, fabric binding, and intermixing.
QuickSpecs
Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric SwitchCisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
Cisco MDS 9216A Multilayer Fabric Switch
Product Highlights
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