HPE Cisco MDS 9513 with Supervisor 2 Director Switch
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HPE Cisco MDS 9513 with Supervisor 2 Director Switch
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AE376A Overview
The Cisco MDS 9513 Director Switch delivers industry-leading scalability, up to 528-ports, and performance, with 2.4 Terabits per second internal system bandwidth. It boasts a very high port density in the 13 slot, 14U chassis with high availability features to lower TCO and enable SAN infrastructure consolidation. HP delivers the Cisco MDS 9513 Director Switch with dual supervisor 2 modules, dual fabric modules, redundant fans, clocks, power supplies and non-disruptive upgrades to ensure smooth, continuous operation. The dual fabric modules are a new innovation which make even the backplane of the MDS 9513 is both redundant and hot-swappable, thereby taking fabric availability to a different plane. The eleven open expansion slots can be filled by optional MDS 9000 Family Modules, including earlier generation 16 and 32 port 2 Gb Fibre Channel modules along with the new generation 12, 24 and 48-port, 4 Gb Fibre Channel and 4-port, 10 Gb Fibre Channel Modules.
Features
TigerStack II 10/100/1000 - Stackable 48-Port 10/100/1000 managed Switch with 4 Gigabit combo ports and 2 optional 10G uplinks
- SNMP (v1,v2c,v3), HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, IGMP
- Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity: 48
- 1000Base-T, 100Base-TX, 10Base-T
- MAC address table: 8000 entries Switching capacity: 176 Gbit/s
- Internal / External (optional)
Summary Description
HPE Cisco MDS 9513 with Supervisor 2 Director Switch
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AE376A Specifications
Overview
Manufacturer:
SMC
Stock:
In Stock.
Stock updated on:
2024-09-02
Ports & interfaces
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity
48
Network
Networking standards
IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1s, IEEE 802.1v, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3ae, IEEE 802.3u
Copper ethernet cabling technology
1000Base-T, 100Base-TX, 10Base-T
Full duplex
Yes
Flow control support
Yes
Data transmission
Switching capacity
176 Gbit/s
MAC address table
8000 entries
Maximum data transfer rate
1 Gbit/s
Security
Security algorithms
SSH
Protocols
Management protocols
SNMP (v1,v2c,v3), HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, IGMP
Supported network protocols
SMTP, STP, RSTP, MSTP, LACP
Design
Safety
CSA/CUS (CSA 22.2. NO 60950-1 & UL60950-1), TÜV/GS (EN60950-1), CB (IEC60950-1)
Power
Power source
Internal / External (optional)
Power consumption (typical)
105 W
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
0 - 50 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
-40 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
5 - 95%
Weight & dimensions
Weight
6.1 kg
Other features
Management platform
Telnet, Console port
Data transfer rate
1000 Mbit/s
Dimensions (WxDxH)
440 x 415 x 44 mm
Connectivity technology
Wired
Expansion slots
2x 10G uplink
I/O ports
48x Gigabit Ethernet
4x Combo SFP
2x Stacking
1x RS-232 Console
Packet transfer speed
131 Mpps
Power requirements
100 - 240V, 50/60 Hz, 2A
Electromagnetic emissions
FCC Class A, EN55022 (CISPR 22) Class A, EN 61000-3-2/3, VCCI Class A, C-Tick - AS/NZS 3548 (1995) Class A
Frequently Asked Questions
What primary role does the HPE Cisco MDS 9513 play in a Fibre Channel SAN environment? +
The HPE Cisco MDS 9513 is a high-performance, modular director-class switch designed for mission-critical enterprise storage area networks. It provides the high-density Fibre Channel connectivity required for large-scale data centers, enabling robust storage consolidation and scalable fabric architectures that support high-throughput, low-latency data transfers between servers and storage arrays.
How does the Supervisor 2 module improve the performance of the MDS 9513? +
The Supervisor 2 module serves as the intelligence hub of the switch, handling control plane functions, configuration management, and protocol processing. By upgrading to the Supervisor 2, organizations benefit from enhanced processing power and improved fabric management capabilities, which are essential for maintaining stable performance in complex, high-traffic storage environments with numerous connected end devices.
What is the physical architecture of the MDS 9513 and how does it support scalability? +
This modular director switch features a chassis-based design that allows for significant scalability through the addition of line cards. Its high-slot count architecture is specifically engineered for massive consolidation, providing the port density needed to grow with expanding storage demands without requiring the deployment of multiple disparate switches throughout the data center.
Can the MDS 9513 be integrated into existing Cisco MDS fabric deployments? +
Yes, this director switch is designed to participate seamlessly in existing Cisco MDS fabrics. It supports industry-standard Fibre Channel protocols, allowing for interoperability with other MDS-series switches. This enables administrators to extend their current storage network architecture while leveraging consistent management tools and operational practices across their entire storage infrastructure.
What management options are available for the HPE Cisco MDS 9513? +
Management is handled through the robust Cisco MDS 9000 family command-line interface (CLI) or through the Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) software. These tools provide comprehensive visibility into the fabric, allowing network engineers to perform detailed health monitoring, traffic analysis, and configuration updates from a centralized management station to ensure peak operational reliability.
How does this director switch approach redundancy and reliability? +
The MDS 9513 is built with high availability in mind, featuring redundant power supplies and hot-swappable components. By utilizing dual supervisor modules, the switch ensures continuous operation even in the event of a control plane failure. This level of hardware redundancy is critical for minimizing downtime and maintaining data access in demanding enterprise environments.
What are the common deployment scenarios for this specific modular switch? +
Typical deployments include large-scale data center core switching layers where high port density and non-blocking performance are required. It is ideal for virtualized server environments, large-scale tape backup integrations, and high-performance database arrays that demand consistent, low-latency Fibre Channel connectivity to ensure data integrity and rapid storage response times.
Does the MDS 9513 support the integration of multiple storage protocols? +
The platform is primarily focused on Fibre Channel SAN connectivity. By providing a high-bandwidth, reliable fabric, it effectively connects hosts to storage, serving as the backbone for Fibre Channel storage traffic. Its architecture is optimized to handle the intensive, deterministic data flows characteristic of SAN traffic, distinguishing it from general-purpose Ethernet switching platforms.
How can I obtain a competitive bulk quote for the HPE Cisco MDS 9513? +
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