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title: Cisco MDS
description: Monitors Cisco MDS switch logs
breadcrumbs: Docs > Integrations > Cisco MDS
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# Cisco MDS
Supported OS marketplaceIntegration version1.0.0            Cisco MDS - CDP and Core DetailsCisco MDS - CPU and Memory DetailsCisco MDS - Diagnostic Test Results DetailsCisco MDS - Environment DetailsCisco MDS - Interface DetailsCisco MDS - Module DetailsCisco MDS - Port Channel DetailsCisco MDS - Zone Details
## Overview{% #overview %}

Cisco Multilayer Director Switch (MDS) refers to a family of Storage Area Network (SAN) switches and directors manufactured by Cisco Systems. SANs are specialized networks that facilitate access to block-level storage devices, such as disk arrays, tape libraries, and other storage devices.

Cisco MDS switches are designed to provide reliable, high-performance connectivity for storage devices in a SAN environment. They offer features and capabilities that are specifically tailored for storage networking, such as Fibre Channel protocol support. Fibre Channel is a high-speed network technology commonly used in SANs to connect servers and storage devices.

This integration monitors and visualizes the following data sources:

- Core
- Diagnostic Test Results
- Environment
- FCS
- FLOGI Session
- Interface
- Inventory
- Users
- Module
- Port Channel
- CPU
- Memory
- System Log
- Topology
- VSAN
- Zone

## Data Collected{% #data-collected %}

### Service Checks{% #service-checks %}

**cds.cisco.mds.status**

Returns `CRITICAL` if the user configurations are invalid or server authentication fails. Returns `OK` otherwise.

*Statuses: ok, critical*

## Support{% #support %}

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