Well-suited toward the most demanding storage networking environments, the Cisco MDS 16-port 2-Gbps Fibre Channel Switching Module is part of the Cisco MDS 9000 family. Providing exceptional performance, the module features 2-Gbps ports delivering up to 64 Gbps of continuous aggregate bandwidth.


It’s great as for attachment of high performance storage subsystems and for ISL connections between switches. It also boasts multiprotocol capability and flawlessly incorporates FICON protocol, FICON Control Unit Port (CUP) management, and switch cascading to facilitate mainframe connectivity. 


Cisco MDS 9016 module Features: 

Performance:

    • Port speed: 1 or 2-Gbps autosensing, optionally configurable Buffer credits: Up to 255 per port (DS-X9016), 12 per port (DS-X9032)
    • PortChannel: Up to 16 2-Gbps ports
    • Supported optics, media and transmission distances:

Optics Media Distance: 

1 Gbps-SW, LC SFP 1 Gbps-SW, LC SFP 1 Gbps-LW, LC SFP 1 Gbps-CWDM, LC SFP 2 Gbps-SW, LC SFP 2 Gbps-SW, LC SFP 2 Gbps-LW, LC SFP 2 Gbps-CWDM, LC SFP 50/125 micron multimode 62.5/125 micron multimode 9/125 micron single-mode 9/125 micron single-mode 50/125 micron multimode 62.5/125 micron multimode 9/125 micron single-mode 9/125 micron single-mode 500 m 300 m 10 km Up to 100 km 300 m 150 m 10 km Up to 100 km 

Vibrant offers complete configurations as well as individual parts and upgrades for this model. 

For pricing on new or used Cisco MDS 9016 modules, upgrades or parts, please contact Vibrant sales at sales@vibrant.com or call 888-443-8606 or 952-653-1700.