Sanera DS10000 and Cisco MDS 9509 director comparison

Data center architects must consider a variety of capabilities when selecting SAN directors for large-scale consolidation including availability, scalability, SAN island support, investment protections, security, and management. Both the Sanera DS10000 and the Cisco MDS 9509 offer features to address these considerations. However, in each of these key areas, the DS10000 offers significant capabilities over those offered by the MDS 9509. In many cases, the additional capabilities provided by the DS10000 are critical for successful SAN consolidation.