Cisco MDS Series is primarily used for connecting storage arrays. The multi-protocol feature supports all protocols and functionality working seamlessly. Virtual SANs operate without any issues. Performance has been reliable with no major issues reported for these particular designs. The inter-switch link mechanism has provided excellent redundancy, and if any link fails, the system continues to operate without disruption.

I am using Cisco MDS in SAN environments for storage connections and server connections.

We deployed Cisco MDS Series in storage domains, which we use for 46 servers as a storage path in Active-Active Mode.

We use the solution in SAN environments for server connections.

Our company primarily uses Cisco MDS Series for fiber channel connectivity.

Cisco MDS 9148 SAN switch model is the best product. It is highly reliable and at a low cost, easy to deploy, easy to upgrade, easy to configure and easy to administer. This gives effective performance when used for SAN switch connectivity between hosts and storage boxes. It supports reverse compatibility 4/8/16 Gbps of throughput. When configured in redundancy there is a 0% chance of a path missing between the host and storage array. It also supports short distance and long-distance ISL configuration without any issues. WebUI is simple and easy to understand.

We use this solution to manage our storage and inner network solution.

The primary use case is as a standard SAN (single-site), and metro-SAN (10-15km between datacenters). Both types of switches, fixed and directors, are used.