Cisco MDS 9220i Multiservice Fabric Switch

The Cisco MDS 9220i is a compact SAN extension platform for organisations that need to move Fibre Channel storage traffic between sites over IP links. It fits distributed storage environments where replication, continuity, and simpler multisite operations matter more than local SAN port count.

Inter-Data Centre SAN Extension

Large data centre teams use the 9220i when storage fabrics must span primary and secondary sites without adding separate gateway appliances. It supports continuity planning where the priority is reliable inter-site connectivity and a smaller systems footprint.

Financial Services Disaster Recovery Links

In finance, the 9220i is used for replication between geographically separated data centres that protect transaction systems and shared storage. It helps teams combine local Fibre Channel access with site-to-site extension in one platform, reducing operational complexity.

Hospital Clinical and Imaging Replication

Healthcare estates deploy the 9220i to replicate clinical and imaging data between hospitals, recovery sites, or central facilities while retaining existing Fibre Channel storage. That reduces disruption for teams that need continuity without replacing the local SAN model.

Distributed Telecoms Storage Operations

Telecoms providers use the 9220i where regional storage environments must connect across IP networks and remain manageable across multiple facilities. It suits teams that need multisite extension without adding dense local-only switching hardware at every location.

Remote Energy and Utilities Sites

Energy and utilities organisations deploy the 9220i at remote or lightly staffed sites that must replicate storage back to a central data centre. The compact form keeps local infrastructure simpler while supporting resilience across dispersed operations.

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