Cisco MDS 32G FC 16-Port Expansion Module w/16 Active Ports M9XT-FC1632
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- Description
| Manufacturer Part Number | M9XT-FC1632 |
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Standard Warranty | 90 Day Replacement Warranty |
| Item Category | Network Switch Module |
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Cisco M9XT-FC1632 32G Fibre Channel Expansion Module – 16-Port SFP+
Scalable SAN Connectivity for Cisco MDS 9000 Series Switches
The Cisco M9XT-FC1632 is a 16-port 32Gb Fibre Channel expansion module built for use with Cisco MDS 9132T series switches. Designed to increase Fibre Channel port density and throughput, it delivers exceptional performance, scalability, and reliability for modern storage area networks (SANs).
Ideal for enterprise environments, this plug-in module provides seamless integration into existing Cisco MDS infrastructure, supporting high-speed storage traffic and low-latency applications.
Technical Specifications
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Product Name: Cisco M9XT-FC1632
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Interface: 32Gb Fibre Channel (SFP+)
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Port Count: 16 Active Ports
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Form Factor: Plug-in module
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Hot-Swappable: Yes
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Backward Compatibility: 16G and 8G Fibre Channel supported
Compatible Equipment
The M9XT-FC1632 is specifically designed for the following Cisco hardware:
Cisco Switch Compatibility
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Cisco MDS 9132T Fabric Switch
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Cisco MDS 9000 Series with supported expansion bays
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Systems running Cisco NX-OS SAN operating system
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Integrated management with Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM)
This module adds 16 Fibre Channel ports (ports 17 through 32) to the base MDS 9132T switch and works in licensed configurations to scale your SAN infrastructure as needed.
Use Case Scenarios
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Enterprise SAN expansion
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Fibre Channel over high-speed storage arrays
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High-availability storage environments
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VMware, Hyper-V, and virtualized storage backends
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Low-latency, high-throughput backup environments
Summary
| Feature | Detail |
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| Port Type | 32G Fibre Channel SFP+ |
| Number of Ports | 16 Active Ports |
| Compatible Switch | Cisco MDS 9132T |
| Speed | 32Gbps per port |
| Module Form Factor | Plug-in, hot-swappable |
| Backward Support | 16G and 8G Fibre Channel |
The Cisco M9XT-FC1632 offers a powerful solution for expanding Fibre Channel connectivity in Cisco-based SAN environments, ensuring your network stays fast, flexible, and future-ready.