The Cisco MDS 9216 Multilayer Fabric Switch brings capability and investment protection to the fabric switch market. Sharing a consistent architecture with the Cisco MDS 9500 series, the Cisco MDS 9216 combines multilayer intelligence with a modular chassis, making it the industry's most intelligent and flexible fabric switch. As the storage network expands further, Cisco MDS 9000 Family modules can be removed from Cisco MDS 9216 and migrated into Cisco MDS 9500 series multilayer directors, providing smooth migration, common sparing, and outstanding investment protection.
The Cisco MDS 9216 Multilayer Fabric Switch is designed for building mission-critical enterprise storage area networks (SANs) where scalability, multilayer capability, resiliency, robust security, and ease-of-management are imperative.