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Port speed rating
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8 Gbps
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Number of ports
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12-528 Range,depending on model
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Aggregate switch bandwidth
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2,4 Tbps for MDS 9513, 1.4 Tbps for MDS 9506 and MDS 9509
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Encryption type
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Data at rest encryption
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Protocol supported
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1/2/4/8Gb Fibre Channel, 1Gb FCIP, 1Gb iSCSI, 10Gb Fibre Channel
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BladeSystem supported
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Not applicable
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Availability features
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Hot-swappable, Supervisor 2 modules, Redundant Power Supplies, MDS 9513 fabric 2 modules and fans, hot-swappable SFP optical interface modules; Hot code load and non-disruptive software upgrades.
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Manageability features
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Cisco MDS 9000 Family Command Line Interface (CLI), Cisco Fabric Manager, optional Cisco Fabric Manager Server, Integration with CiscoWorks Resource Manager Essentials (RME).
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Media type technology
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Short Wavelength 500m SFPs, Intermediate Wavelength 4km SFPs, Long Wavelength 10km SFP, Very Long Wavelength 120km SFPs, short distance 1 Gb copper SFPs, 10Gb 2X transceivers for distances up to 40km.
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Form factor
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7U or 14U
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Software (required)
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NX-OS 4.1(1) or higher
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Software (optional)
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Enterprise Package, Fabric Manager Server, Storage Services Enabler LTU, FCIP 4-port LTU, Storage Media Encryption LTU
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Upgradability
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Base units include zero port modules. Ports can be added in 4, 8,12,16, 24, 32 or 48 port increments, depending on protocol and line speeds required.
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Models available
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MDS 9506, MDS 9509 and MDS 9513
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Warranty (Parts-Labour-Onsite)
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2/2/2
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