Cisco DS-X9032 Full Official Product Description
1. Part Number & Naming Definition
Official Full Name
Cisco DS-X9032 MDS 9000 Family Generation 1 Hot-Swappable 32-Port Auto-Sensing 1G/2G Fibre Channel Switching Line CardCisco
Spare Part SKU: DS-X9032=
Naming Breakdown
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DS: Director Switch, identifier for Cisco MDS Fibre Channel SAN director and fabric switch line cards
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X9032: Gen1 Fibre Channel switching module equipped with 32 independent SFP port slots
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Suffix=(DS-X9032=): Standalone spare replacement unit for maintenance and spare inventory stocking
Core Product Positioning
The DS-X9032 is a high-density first-generation hot-swappable Fibre Channel switching line card engineered exclusively for Cisco MDS 9000 series multilayer Storage Area Network (SAN) directors and fabric switches. It delivers auto-sensing 1.0625 Gbps (1G FC) and 2.125 Gbps (2G FC) Fibre Channel connectivity for database servers, disk storage arrays, tape backup libraries, and inter-switch ISL trunk linksCisco. This high-density 32-port design minimizes rack slot consumption and lowers total SAN deployment cost for mid-size enterprise data centers, supporting full VSAN isolation, fabric security, and all native 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 standard full line card slot on all compatible chassis
Unsupported Platforms
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MDS 9700 series high-density next-gen directors
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MDS 9100 series compact fixed-port fabric switches
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Gen2-only line card slots with fabric backplane incompatibility
Supported Firmware Versions
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Minimum supported SAN-OS release: SAN-OS 1.x, fully validated for SAN-OS 2.x, 3.x up to 3.3(x)Cisco
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Non-disruptive ISSU in-service software upgrades supported starting with SAN-OS 3.3(1); older firmware versions may trigger temporary module reloads during upgrade workflows
SFP Transceiver Compatibility
All Cisco certified 1Gbps / 2Gbps Fibre Channel LC SFP transceivers (optics sold separately from base module):
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Short-wave multimode optics: DS-SFP-FC2G-SW
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Long-wave single-mode optics: DS-SFP-FC2G-LW
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Extended long-haul single-mode transceivers for cross-building long-distance SAN ISL links
3. Physical & Electrical Specifications
Form Factor
Single-slot hot-swappable FRU (Field Replaceable Unit), vertical front-panel insertion for MDS chassis, standard mechanical footprint for MDS Gen1 line cards
Port & Bandwidth Hardware Specs
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32 independent LC SFP port slots, auto-sensing 1Gbps / 2Gbps Fibre Channel line-rate operation
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Total aggregate full-duplex switching bandwidth: 128 Gbps
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Buffer credit allocation: Max 255 buffer credits per individual port for high-throughput sequential storage workloads
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Supported Fibre Channel port operational modes: F_Port, FL_Port, E_Port, SD_Port, TE_Port, TL_Port
Power Consumption
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Typical idle operating power draw: 85W
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Maximum full-load power consumption: 200W with all 32 SFP transceivers active at full line-rate traffic forwardingCisco
Environmental Operating Parameters
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Operating ambient temperature range: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
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Storage / transportation temperature range: -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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Maximum operating altitude: 3000 meters above sea level
4. Core Fibre Channel & Software Feature Set
Hot-Swap OIR (Online Insertion and Removal)
The complete DS-X9032 line card can be inserted or removed while the host MDS director or fabric switch remains fully powered and operational. No chassis power cycle is required for hardware replacement or SAN port capacity expansion. The MDS supervisor generates standardized syslog messages and SNMP trap alerts for all module insertion and removal events for centralized SAN fabric monitoring.
Full Native Fibre Channel Protocol Support
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Supports all standard Fibre Channel Classes of Service: Class 2, Class 3, Class F (fabric control plane traffic)
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Hardware-isolated VSAN (Virtual Storage Area Network) segmentation to logically partition multi-tenant SAN environments, with independent zoning policy configuration per VSAN
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Comprehensive Fibre Channel zoning functionality: Hard zoning, soft zoning, WWPN/WWNN device-based zoning
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ISL trunking between MDS switches with E_Port trunk groups to aggregate inter-fabric bandwidth for redundant fabric topologies
Enterprise-Grade SAN Security Features
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Port security: Lock individual port access to predefined storage device WWPN identifiers to prevent unauthorized fabric attachment
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Fabric mutual authentication: DH-CHAP authentication for all inter-switch ISL links
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Port lockdown, broadcast and multicast Fibre Channel frame storm suppression
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RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) fully integrated with the MDS supervisor management plane
Advanced SAN Diagnostics & Management
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Built-in DOM (Digital Optical Monitoring) support for all optical SFP transceivers, real-time monitoring of transmit/receive optical power, laser operating temperature, module supply voltage
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Real-time per-port performance counters: Frame transmit/receive statistics, CRC error tracking, link loss and signal fault logging
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Native integration with Cisco Fabric Manager, Device Manager, and Cisco DCNM for unified end-to-end SAN fabric lifecycle management
5. Typical Enterprise SAN Deployment Use Cases
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High-Density Server-to-Storage F_Port Connectivity: Deploy F_Ports to attach large quantities of application and database servers to Fibre Channel disk storage arrays, maximizing port density per chassis slot to save rack space
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Shared Tape Library Backup FL_Port Connections: FL_Port mode attachment to centralized shared tape libraries and virtual backup appliances for consolidated enterprise SAN backup workflows
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Scalable Redundant ISL Trunks: E_Port trunk links to build resilient, scalable inter-fabric connections between multiple MDS directors and fabric switches across data center rack rows
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Mid-Tier Enterprise SAN Capacity Expansion: Cost-effective high-density Gen1 line card for medium-sized enterprise data centers with large volumes of Fibre Channel storage and host devices requiring SAN connectivity
6. Regulatory & Compliance Certifications
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Electrical Safety Standards: 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 testing compliance
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Environmental Directives: EU RoHS 2.0 hazardous substance restriction compliant, EU WEEE waste electronics recycling directive compliant
7. Standard Factory Packaging Contents
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DS-X9032 32-port auto-sensing 1G/2G Fibre Channel Gen1 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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Full global regulatory compliance and safety certification documentation packet
End-of-Life Status Note
The DS-X9032 is a Cisco Generation 1 Fibre Channel line card with official End-of-Sale (EoS) announced September 27, 2007. Cisco TAC hardware fault support remains available for customers holding active Cisco Smart Net Total Care service contracts. Recommended migration replacement hardware includes Gen2 high-density 24-port 4Gbps Fibre Channel line cards (DS-X9124).
UNSPSC Classification Code
43222602 – Cisco DS-X9032 hot-swappable high-density 32-port auto-sensing 1G/2G Fibre Channel Gen1 switching line card for Cisco MDS 9500 series directors and MDS 9200 fabric switches, supporting OIR hot-swap maintenance, hardware-isolated VSAN segmentation, full Fibre Channel zoning, DH-CHAP fabric security, DOM optical transceiver diagnostics, designed for high-density enterprise data center SAN host/storage attachment and scalable redundant inter-switch ISL trunk deployments.
Standard Hardware Warranty
All factory-new DS-X9032 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 service, validated stable SAN-OS firmware upgrade releases, and comprehensive end-to-end SAN fabric fault troubleshooting support.
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