Cisco MDS 9220i DS-C9220I-12PIK9 1RU Multiservice Switch

Build a tighter storage fabric without giving up deployment flexibility. The Cisco MDS 9220i is a 1RU multiservice switch configured with all ports active, giving infrastructure teams a compact way to extend SAN connectivity in environments where rack space is already committed. It is the kind of switch selected when the goal is to add fabric services and port availability without introducing unnecessary chassis size. The intake airflow design supports front-to-back cooling strategies used in enterprise racks, helping the switch integrate cleanly with adjacent servers, storage arrays, and cable paths. That matters in production environments where thermal planning is part of the design, not an afterthought. With all ports active, this configuration is straightforward to deploy and easier to budget than partially enabled alternatives. Use it where storage networking needs to stay dense, orderly, and serviceable. The MDS 9220i is well suited to SAN expansion, rack consolidation, and environments that value a compact switch with full port availability. For teams standardizing on Cisco fabric infrastructure, it offers a disciplined fit for storage networks that must remain predictable under load.