Cisco MDS 9200 XRC Accelerator for IBM

Accelerate IBM XRC operations in environments that call for a Cisco MDS 9200 XRC accelerator. M9200XRC= identifies the IBM-focused XRC accelerator configuration rather than a general Ethernet switch, router, or IP networking component. Its purpose is narrowly associated with XRC activity, so the IBM XRC designation is the primary functional consideration when selecting the hardware. XRC, or Extended Remote Copy, is associated with IBM remote-copy environments. An accelerator assigned to this function supports the XRC-specific workload within that architecture. This makes the part relevant to installations using IBM XRC processes and unsuitable as a substitute for a general-purpose network interface, storage controller, or standalone connectivity device. The product description specifically associates the accelerator with IBM, which should remain central when assessing application fit. Cisco MDS 9200 XRC Accelerator hardware fits environments where the required function is explicitly IBM XRC acceleration. The ordering code includes an equals-sign suffix and should be retained exactly as M9200XRC= when matching the requested Cisco item. The catalogue lifecycle classification is obsolete, so it is principally relevant for maintaining or replacing an established IBM XRC hardware configuration that calls for this accelerator function.