> # Configuring FCIP

> Cisco MDS 9000 Family IP storage (IPS) services extend the reach of Fibre Channel SANs by using open-standard, IP-based technology. The switch can connect separated SAN islands using Fibre Channel over IP (FCIP).

> Note FCIP is supported on the MDS 9222i switch, MSM-18/4 module, MDS 9216i switch, MPS-14/2 module, 16-Port Storage Services Node (SSN-16), and IPS modules on MDS 9200 Series directors.

> This chapter includes the following topics:

> - Information About FCIP
> - Default Settings
> - Configuring FCIP
> - Verifying FCIP Configuration
> - Field Descriptions for FCIP
> - Additional References
> - Feature History for FCIP

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