DS-C9148-32P-K9 Cisco MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch, 32 x 8GB Fiber Channel Ports
Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9 MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch with 32 x 8Gb Fibre Channel Ports
Cisco MDS 9148 32-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Multilayer Fabric Switch for SAN Networks
The Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9 is a Cisco MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch designed for enterprise storage area networks (SANs) and data center storage infrastructure. It features 32 active Fibre Channel ports with support for speeds up to 8Gbps, providing reliable, dedicated connectivity between servers, storage arrays, and other SAN devices. Its compact 1RU form factor makes it suitable for space-efficient data center deployments.
Built on the Cisco MDS 9000 Series architecture and running Cisco MDS NX-OS, the DS-C9148-32P-K9 supports enterprise SAN features including Virtual SANs (VSANs), zoning, Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR), Fibre Channel QoS, and centralized fabric management. The platform can expand to 48 active ports through compatible port activation licenses and supports redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules for improved operational availability.
The Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9 MDS 9148 Fibre Channel Switch is ideal for enterprise SAN deployments, data center storage networking, server-to-storage connectivity, storage consolidation, and Fibre Channel fabric expansion. It is suitable for organizations maintaining or expanding existing Cisco MDS infrastructure, subject to port licensing, transceiver compatibility, and software support requirements.
Product Specifications - Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9 MDS 9148 32-Port 8Gb Fibre Channel Multilayer Fabric Switch
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Specification |
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Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
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Product Name |
Cisco MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch |
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Part Number / SKU |
DS-C9148-32P-K9 |
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Product Type |
Managed Fibre Channel SAN Switch |
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Series |
Cisco MDS 9100 Series |
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Active Ports |
32 × Fibre Channel ports |
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Maximum Port Capacity |
48 ports with supported port activation licenses |
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Port Speed |
1, 2, 4, and 8 Gbps Fibre Channel |
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Port Speed Selection |
Auto-sensing |
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Interface Type |
SFP/SFP+ Fibre Channel interfaces |
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Optics Compatibility |
Compatible Cisco MDS 8/4/2-Gbps Fibre Channel transceivers |
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Form Factor |
1RU rack-mountable |
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Switching Architecture |
Nonblocking Fibre Channel fabric |
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Aggregate Switching Bandwidth |
Up to 384 Gbps |
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Port Bandwidth |
8 Gbps dedicated bandwidth per port |
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Port Activation |
Additional ports can be activated in 8-port increments with supported licenses |
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PortChannel Support |
Up to 16 physical links per PortChannel |
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Fabric Services |
Name server, Registered State Change Notification (RSCN), login services, broadcast, and in-order delivery |
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SAN Virtualization |
Virtual SANs (VSANs), supporting up to 32 VSANs per switch |
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Inter-VSAN Routing |
Supported through Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR) |
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Advanced SAN Features |
N-Port ID Virtualization (NPIV), N-Port Virtualization (NPV), FlexAttach, F-port trunking, and channeling |
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Quality of Service |
Fibre Channel QoS and traffic prioritization |
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Security Features |
VSAN isolation, zoning, Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP), role-based access control, SSHv2, and SNMPv3 |
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Management Port |
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet |
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Console Port |
EIA/TIA-232 serial console |
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Management Interfaces |
Cisco MDS CLI, SNMP, SMI-S, Cisco Device Manager, and supported DCNM for SAN versions |
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Operating System |
Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS |
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Minimum Software Release |
NX-OS 5.0(1) for the MDS 9148 platform; verify supported release for the deployed configuration |
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Power Supplies |
2 × 300W AC power supplies in the standard configured product |
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Power Redundancy |
Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies |
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Cooling |
Redundant, hot-swappable fan modules |
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Maximum Power Consumption |
Approximately 101W with 48 ports populated using 8-Gbps optics |
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Dimensions (H × W × D) |
1.72 × 17.16 × 18.89 inches |
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Product Weight |
Approximately 22.2 lbs (10 kg) with dual power supplies |
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Airflow |
Rear-to-front, toward the ports |
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Operating Temperature |
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
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Operating Humidity |
10%–90% relative humidity, noncondensing |
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Primary Application |
Enterprise storage area network connectivity |
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Deployment |
Data center SAN, storage consolidation, and server-to-storage connectivity |
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Lifecycle |
Legacy platform; verify current support and availability before purchase |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9?
The Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9 is an MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch with 32 active Fibre Channel ports, designed for enterprise storage area network deployments.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9?
The Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9 is suitable for enterprises, data centers, storage administrators, and organizations requiring dedicated Fibre Channel switching for SAN environments.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9 worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9 can provide reliable Fibre Channel switching and compatibility with existing MDS SAN infrastructure while offering a practical lower-cost alternative to new equipment.
Q4. What Fibre Channel speed does the Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9 support?
The Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9 supports up to 8Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity, providing high-speed connections between compatible servers, storage systems, and SAN components.
Q5. How many active ports does the Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9 have?
The Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9 has 32 active Fibre Channel ports. Cisco identifies this specific part number as the MDS 9148 configuration with 32 active ports.
