Is the MDS 9124e compatible with HP BladeSystem?

Yes, it is a spare part designed for integration into HP c-Class BladeSystem enclosures, providing direct 8 internal FC ports to blades and 4 external ports for SAN fabric extension. It runs SAN-OS and includes short-range SFPs.

What security features does it offer?

Features VSANs, hardware-enforced zoning, per-VSAN RBAC, AES encryption, RADIUS/TACACS+, Port Security, and DH-CHAP authentication across 12 ports, ensuring secure isolation and access control in enterprise SAN environments.

What diagnostics are available?

Includes Fibre Channel Ping, Traceroute, SPAN, Fabric Analyzer, and call-home capabilities for proactive monitoring. These tools enable non-disruptive troubleshooting and firmware upgrades on the 12-port switch.

What is the form factor and integration type?

It is a spare part for server integration, specifically for HP BladeSystem c-Class, with a compact design fitting blade enclosures. No standalone chassis; optimized for embedded deployment with 12 FC ports.

Does it support port speed negotiation?

Yes, all 12 FC ports automatically negotiate to the highest common speed of 1, 2, or 4 Gbps among connected devices, with full-duplex operation and dedicated 4 Gbps bandwidth per port for consistent performance.

618260-001 - HP 9124e Switch

Name: 618260-001 - HP 9124e Switch
Brand: HP
SKU: 618260-001
Price: 622 USD
Availability: InStock

618260-001 - HP 9124e Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Cisco MDS 9124e Fabric Switch (SKU 618260-001) is a 12-port 4Gbps Fibre Channel switch designed as a spare part for integration into HP BladeSystem c-Class enclosures. It belongs to the MDS Multilayer Director Switch product line and provides 12 Fibre Channel ports: 8 internal for blade server connectivity and 4 external SFP ports. Ports auto-sense speeds of 4/2/1 Gbps with dedicated 4 Gbps bandwidth per port, supporting non-blocking architecture and maximum frame size of 2112 bytes. Key features include VSANs, hardware-enforced zoning, PortChannels, advanced security like AES encryption, RADIUS/TACACS+, and sophisticated diagnostics such as Fibre Channel Ping and Traceroute. It supports classes of service 2, 3, and F, with long-distance optics up to 10km. Ideal for enterprise SAN fabrics in blade environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and secure data center storage networking without disrupting operations.

12 auto-sensing 4/2/1 Gbps FC ports, 8 internal/4 external
Non-blocking architecture, 4Gbps dedicated bandwidth per port
VSANs, hardware zoning, AES encryption for secure SAN
Fibre Channel Ping/Traceroute for advanced diagnostics
Server spare for HP c-Class BladeSystem integration
Supports long-distance optics up to 10km connectivity

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	618260-001
Brand	HP
Condition	Refurbished
Model	9124e
Diagnostics	Fibre Channel Ping, Fibre Channel Traceroute, Switched Port Analyzer (SPAN), Cisco Fabric Analyzer, integrated call-home capability
Switch Core	Non-blocking
Product Line	MDS (Multilayer Director Switch)
Product Type	12-port Fabric Switch
Included Software	Cisco Fabric Manager, Cisco Device Manager, SAN-OS
Security Features	Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), VSANs, hardware-enforced zoning, broadcast zones, per-VSAN role-based access control (RBAC)

Compatible systems

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Best for

BladeSystem Integration
Provides 8 internal and 4 external 4Gbps FC ports for direct connectivity within HP c-Class BladeSystem enclosures, enabling seamless storage access for blade servers.
Enterprise SAN Fabrics
Supports VSANs, zoning, and PortChannels on 12 auto-sensing FC ports, facilitating scalable and secure storage area networks in data centers.
Data Center Expansion
Non-blocking switch architecture with 4Gbps per port bandwidth allows reliable high-performance FC traffic handling for growing storage needs.
Secure Storage Networking
Features AES encryption, RBAC, and hardware zoning across 12 ports to ensure compliant and protected Fibre Channel communications.

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Hot Code Activation	Yes

Management Protocols	HTTP, RADIUS, SNMPv3, SSH v2, TACACS+, Telnet

Network & Communication

Classes of Service	Class 2, Class 3, Class F (inter-switch frames)
Long Distance Support	Short-range (500m), medium-range (4km), long-range (10km) via configurable SFP optics
Aggregate Platform Bandwidth	192 Gbps
Dedicated Bandwidth Per Port	4 Gbps

Power Consumption

DC Input	8A @ -48V to -60V
DC Output	25A @ 12 VDC
AC Frequency	50 to 60 Hz nominal (+3 Hz)
Power Supplies	AC 300W (maximum 2 per switch) or DC 300W (maximum 2 per switch)
AC Input Current	4A @ 110 VAC, 2A @ 220 VAC (steady state); 20A maximum
AC Input Voltage	100 to 240 VAC nominal (+10%)
Power Consumption (MDS 9124e)	55 watts (provided by BladeSystem enclosure)

Physical Characteristics

Weight	18.5 lb (8.4 kg) with dual power supplies
Form Factor	Spare part for server integration
Construction Type	Plug-in module (for BladeSystem c-Class)
Safety Certifications	UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1

Airflow	Front to rear

Interface/Ports

Port Speed	4, 2, and 1 Gbps auto-sensing
Network Ports	12 Fibre Channel ports
Buffer Credits	Up to 64 for a group of 4 ports (default 16 per port)
Maximum Frame Size	2112-byte payload
Fibre Channel Ports	Up to 24 4/2/1-Gbps auto-sensing ports
SFP Expansion Slots	8
Serial Console Ports	1 x EIA/TIA-232
Management Ethernet Ports	1 x 10/100 Mb
External Fibre Channel Ports	8
Internal Fibre Channel Ports	16

HP 9124e Switch