DS-C9148-48P-K9 Cisco MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch, 48 x 8GB Fiber Channel Ports
Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch with 48 x 8Gb Fibre Channel Ports
Enterprise Cisco MDS 9148 48-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Multilayer Fabric Switch for Storage Area Networks
The Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 MDS 9148 Multilayer Fibre Channel Fabric Switch is a high-performance storage networking solution designed for enterprise data centers, Storage Area Networks (SANs), and mission-critical storage environments. Featuring 48 active autosensing 1/2/4/8Gb Fibre Channel ports, it delivers high-density connectivity, wire-speed switching, and low-latency performance for storage systems, servers, and virtualized infrastructure.
Powered by Cisco NX-OS, the DS-C9148-48P-K9 supports advanced SAN technologies including VSANs, Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR), NPIV, zoning, PortChannels, ISL trunking, and Quality of Service (QoS). Its non-blocking architecture and enterprise-class resiliency features provide scalable and reliable Fibre Channel connectivity, while redundant power supplies and cooling help support continuous operation in demanding data center environments.
The Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 is an ideal solution for enterprise SAN deployments, data center storage connectivity, server virtualization, high-availability storage fabrics, backup and disaster recovery environments, and mission-critical business applications. Its high-density 8Gb Fibre Channel architecture provides the scalability and performance required for secure and efficient enterprise storage networking.
Product Specifications - Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 MDS 9148 48-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Multilayer Fabric Switch
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 MDS 9148 Multilayer Fibre Channel Fabric Switch |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | DS-C9148-48P-K9 |
| Product Series | Cisco MDS 9100 Series |
| Product Type | Multilayer Fibre Channel Fabric Switch |
| Total Fibre Channel Ports | 48 |
| Active Ports | 48 |
| Port Speeds | Autosensing 1/2/4/8 Gbps Fibre Channel |
| Interface Type | Fibre Channel SFP / SFP+ Transceiver Slots |
| Maximum Port Bandwidth | Up to 8 Gbps per Port |
| Switching Architecture | Non-Blocking, Wire-Speed Architecture |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 768 Gbps Full Duplex |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| SAN Virtualization | Virtual SANs (VSANs) |
| Inter-VSAN Routing | IVR Supported |
| N-Port ID Virtualization | NPIV Supported |
| Zoning | Hardware-Assisted Fibre Channel Zoning |
| Port Aggregation | PortChannels Supported |
| Quality of Service | SAN QoS Supported |
| Fabric Services | Advanced Fabric and SAN Management |
| Fabric Security | Cisco SAN Security and Access Control Features |
| Traffic Management | ISL Trunking and Traffic Engineering Support |
| High Availability | Enterprise-Class Fabric Resiliency |
| Power Supplies | Redundant, Hot-Swappable Power Supplies |
| Cooling | Redundant, Hot-Swappable Fan Modules |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mountable Switch |
| Rack Height | 1RU |
| Management | Cisco NX-OS CLI, SNMP and Cisco Fabric Management Tools |
| Monitoring | Performance Monitoring and Fabric Diagnostics |
| Compatibility | Cisco MDS 9000 Series SAN Environments |
| Supported Storage Environments | Enterprise SAN, Data Center Storage and Virtualized Storage Infrastructure |
| Deployment | Core, Edge and Access-Layer Fibre Channel Switching |
| Application | Storage Area Networking and High-Performance Storage Connectivity |
| Network Features | VSAN, IVR, NPIV, Zoning, PortChannels and QoS |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Use Cases | Enterprise SAN, Data Center Storage Connectivity, Virtualization, High-Availability Storage Fabrics, Backup, Disaster Recovery and Mission-Critical Storage |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9?
The Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 is a Cisco MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch with 48 active 8Gb Fibre Channel ports designed to deliver secure, high-performance SAN connectivity for enterprise storage environments.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9?
The Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 is ideal for enterprises, cloud providers, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and data centers that require scalable Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 provides enterprise-grade Fibre Channel performance, advanced SAN features, and Cisco reliability while significantly reducing storage infrastructure costs.
Q4. What Fibre Channel speeds are supported by the Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9?
The Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 supports autosensing 1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity, allowing seamless integration with existing and newer SAN devices.
Q5. Which storage networking features are supported by the Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9?
The Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 supports advanced SAN technologies including VSANs, Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR), PortChannels, NPIV, zoning, QoS, and comprehensive fabric management through Cisco NX-OS.
