Cisco DS-C9124-K9 MDS 9124 24-Port Fibre Channel SAN Switch

Description

The Cisco DS-C9124-K9 MDS 9124 is a high-performance Fibre Channel SAN switch. It is designed for enterprise storage networking environments.

This switch features 24 Fibre Channel ports in a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor. It provides scalable connectivity for storage area networks (SANs).

The base configuration typically includes 8 active ports, with additional ports enabled through licensing. This allows flexible scaling based on business needs.

The DS-C9124-K9 supports 1/2/4 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds (depending on configuration). It delivers reliable data transfer for storage workloads and backup operations.

It runs on the Cisco MDS NX-OS operating system, offering advanced SAN features such as:

• VSAN (Virtual SAN) segmentation
• PortChannels for link aggregation
• Zoning and security controls
• Non-disruptive software upgrades

The switch is designed for:

• Small standalone SAN deployments
• Departmental storage networks
• Edge switching in large enterprise SAN fabrics

It includes high availability features, ensuring continuous operation in mission-critical environments.

⚠️ Note: This model is End-of-Life (EOL), with support ending in 2019.

Key Features:

• 24 × Fibre Channel ports (scalable licensing)
• Base configuration with 8 active ports
• Supports 1/2/4 Gbps FC speeds
• Compact 1U rack-mounted design
• Advanced SAN features (VSAN, zoning, PortChannels)
• Runs on Cisco MDS NX-OS
• Ideal for enterprise storage networks