The Cisco MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Director elevates the standard for director-class switches. Layering a rich set of intelligent features onto a high-performance, open-protocol switch fabric, the Cisco MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Director addresses the stringent requirements of large data center storage environments, providing:
- High availability
- Security
- Scalability
- Ease of management
- Transparent integration of new technologies
The Cisco MDS 9500 Series lets you deploy high-performance SANs with low total cost of ownership.
Intermix Switching Modules
Cisco MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors support an intermix of 2-, 4-, and 8-Gbps Fibre Channel switching modules within the same chassis to provide unparalleled investment protection and advanced capabilities, letting you use any of the Cisco MDS 9000 Family switching modules in this highly scalable system.