Cisco MDS 9000: Redefining Data Center Scalability
Cisco Storage Networking:
Redefining Data Center Scalability
With the exponential growth of data in today's business environment, organizations are consolidating data assets into fewer, larger, and more manageable storage area networks (SANs). Scalability is a critical factor here, as companies must effectively manage and consolidate data center resources, while continuously responding to changing business requirements. The Cisco MDS 9000 family of switching products offers industry-leading availability, scalability, security, and management in addition to intelligent features such as integrated VSANs, Inter-VSAN routing, and advanced diagnostics.
The newest additions to the Cisco MDS 9000 family include the Cisco MDS 9513 Multilayer Director, three new 4-Gbps Fibre Channel switching modules in 12-port, 24-port, and 48-port configurations, a new 4-port 10-Gbps Fibre Channel switching module, and SAN-OS 3.0.
These new products:
Deliver the highest port densities in the industry
Offer enhanced levels of scalability and performance
Offer industry-leading investment protection by delivering full compatibility with existing Cisco MDS 9000 Series modular switching products
Layer a rich set of intelligent, SAN-OS-based features onto a high-performance, protocol-independent switch fabric
Address the most stringent requirements of today's data center storage environments
Layering a rich set of intelligent, SAN-OS-based features onto a high-performance, protocol-independent switch fabric, the Cisco MDS 9000 Family addresses the most stringent requirements of data center storage environments.
