Cisco DS-X9016 Full Official Product Description
1. Part Number & Naming Definition
Official Full Name
Cisco DS-X9016 MDS 9000 Family 16-Port 1G/2G Auto-Sensing Fibre Channel Generation 1 Switching ModuleCisco
Spare Part SKU: DS-X9016=
Naming Breakdown
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DS: Director Switch, identifier for Cisco MDS Fibre Channel SAN director/switch line cards
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X9016: Generation 1 switching module with 16 physical Fibre Channel SFP port slots
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Suffix=(DS-X9016=): Standalone spare replacement unit for maintenance inventory
Core Product Positioning
The DS-X9016 is a first-generation hot-swappable Fibre Channel switching line card designed exclusively for Cisco MDS 9000 series multilayer storage area network (SAN) directors and fabric switchesCisco. It delivers line-rate 1Gbps and 2Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity for storage servers, disk arrays, tape libraries, and inter-switch ISL trunk links. This module was built for enterprise mid-range SAN deployments and supports full VSAN segmentation, fabric security, and all core SAN-OS storage networking protocols.
2. Hardware & Platform Compatibility
Supported MDS Chassis
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Cisco MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors: MDS 9506, MDS 9509, MDS 9513
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Cisco MDS 9200 Series Fabric Switches: MDS 9216A, MDS 9216i
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Occupies one full standard line card slot on all compatible chassis
Unsupported Platforms
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MDS 9700 series high-density directors
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MDS 9100 series compact fabric switches
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Second-generation (Gen2) only line card slots with fabric version incompatibility
Supported Firmware
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Minimum SAN-OS release: SAN-OS 1.x, 2.x, 3.x up to 3.3(x)
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Non-disruptive ISSU upgrades supported on SAN-OS 3.3(1) and later releases; older firmware versions may trigger module reloads during upgrade operationsCisco
SFP Transceiver Compatibility
All Cisco 1Gbps / 2Gbps Fibre Channel LC SFP transceivers (SFPs sold separately from the base DS-X9016 module):
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Short-wave multimode: DS-SFP-FC2G-SW
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Long-wave single-mode: DS-SFP-FC2G-LW
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Extended long haul single-mode optics for long-distance inter-building SAN links
3. Physical & Electrical Specifications
Form Factor
Single-slot hot-swappable FRU (Field Replaceable Unit), vertical front-panel insertion for MDS chassis, standard MDS Gen1 line card mechanical footprint
Port Hardware Specs
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16 independent SFP LC port slots, auto-sensing 1.0625 Gbps (1G FC) / 2.125 Gbps (2G FC)
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Total aggregate full-duplex switching bandwidth: 64 Gbps
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Buffer credit allocation: Maximum 255 buffer credits per individual port for high-throughput storage workloadsCisco
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Supported Fibre Channel port modes: F_Port, FL_Port, E_Port, SD_Port, TE_Port, TL_Port
Power Consumption
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Typical operating power draw: 85W
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Max full-load power consumption: 100W with all 16 SFP transceivers active at line rate
Environmental Operating Parameters
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Operating ambient temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
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Storage/transport temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
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Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
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Max operating altitude: 3000 meters above sea level
4. Key Fibre Channel & Software Feature Set
Hot-Swap OIR (Online Insertion and Removal)
The entire DS-X9016 line card can be inserted or removed while the host MDS director/switch remains fully powered and operational. No chassis power cycle is required for hardware replacement or SAN port capacity expansion; system syslog and SNMP trap alerts are generated for all module insertion/removal events for centralized SAN monitoring.
Full Fibre Channel Protocol Support
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Supports Fibre Channel Classes of Service: Class 2, Class 3, Class F (fabric control traffic)
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Native VSAN (Virtual Storage Area Network) isolation to segment multi-tenant SAN environments, independent zoning per VSAN
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Standard Fibre Channel zoning: Hard zoning, soft zoning, device WWPN/WWNN zoning
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ISL trunking between MDS switches with E_Port trunk groups for aggregated inter-fabric bandwidth
Enterprise SAN Security Features
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Port security: Lock port access to specific storage device WWPN identifiers
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Fabric authentication: DH-CHAP mutual authentication for inter-switch ISL links
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Port lockdown, broadcast/multicast storm suppression for Fibre Channel frame traffic
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Role-based access control (RBAC) integrated with MDS supervisor management plane
Advanced SAN Management & Diagnostics
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Built-in DOM (Digital Optical Monitoring) for all optical SFP transceivers, monitoring transmit/receive optical power, laser temperature, supply voltage
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Real-time port performance counters: Frame transmit/receive, CRC error tracking, link loss signal logging
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Full integration with Cisco Fabric Manager, Device Manager, and Cisco DNA Center for unified SAN lifecycle management
5. Typical Enterprise SAN Deployment Use Cases
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Server-to-Storage Access Ports: Deploy F_Ports to connect database servers, application hosts to Fibre Channel disk arrays and enterprise storage subsystems
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Tape Library Backup Connectivity: FL_Port mode attachment to shared tape libraries and backup appliances for centralized SAN backup workflows
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Inter-Switch ISL Trunks: E_Port links to create redundant, scalable fabric connections between multiple MDS directors and fabric switches across data center racks
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Mid-Tier Enterprise SAN Expansion: Cost-effective 16-port Gen1 line card for small-to-medium business data centers with moderate Fibre Channel device density requirements
6. Regulatory & Compliance Certifications
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Electrical Safety: UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No.60950-1, IEC/EN 60950-1
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EMC & EMI Compliance: CE Mark, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A, VCCI Class A, CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, full EN 61000 series ESD, surge, radiated and conducted immunity
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Environmental Directives: EU RoHS 2.0 hazardous substance compliant, EU WEEE waste electronics recycling directive compliant
7. Factory Packaging Contents
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DS-X9016 16-port 1G/2G Fibre Channel switching line card
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Integrated metal extraction lever and captive retention screws for secure chassis slot installation
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ESD anti-static protective bag and ESD wrist strap for static-safe hardware handling
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Hardware installation quick-start guide covering OIR hot-swap procedures, SFP transceiver installation, and basic Fibre Channel port configuration CLI commands
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Global regulatory compliance and safety certification documentation packet
End-of-Life Status Note
The DS-X9016 is a Cisco Generation 1 Fibre Channel line card with official End-of-Sale (EoS) announced September 27, 2007Cisco. Cisco TAC hardware support is available for customers with active Smart Net Total Care service contracts. Recommended migration replacement modules include Gen2 12-port and 24-port 4Gbps Fibre Channel line cards (DS-X9112, DS-X9124).
UNSPSC Classification Code
43222602 – Cisco DS-X9016 hot-swappable 16-port auto-sensing 1G/2G Fibre Channel Gen1 switching line card for Cisco MDS 9500 directors and MDS 9200 fabric switches, supporting OIR hot-swap, VSAN segmentation, Fibre Channel zoning, DH-CHAP fabric security, DOM optical diagnostics, designed for enterprise data center SAN host/storage attachment and inter-switch ISL trunk deployments.
Standard Hardware Warranty
All factory-new DS-X9016 line cards include a 1-year limited hardware warranty covering manufacturing defects and component failures under rated standard operating environmental conditions. Cisco Smart Net Total Care extended service contracts provide 24×7 priority Cisco TAC technical support, advance genuine spare hardware replacement, validated stable SAN-OS firmware upgrades, and comprehensive SAN fabric fault troubleshooting support.
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