The Cisco MDS 9222i (DS-C9222I-K9) is a versatile multiservice modular switch ideal for departmental SANs or remote branch offices. It features 18 x 4 Gbps Fibre Channel ports and 4 x Gigabit Ethernet (GE) ports for IP storage services. Additionally, it includes an expansion slot, which allows for future upgrades or additional ports, offering great flexibility.

This switch is designed to handle multiprotocol connectivity and high-performance SAN extensions, supporting Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP) and iSCSI protocols for cost-effective remote SAN replication and data migration. The unit comes with two power supplies for redundancy, ensuring continuous operation in critical environments.

The MDS 9222i is also equipped with robust security and advanced management features, including support for SNMP and Telnet, making it suitable for managing complex storage networks.