Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148-32P-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-DS-C9148-32P-K9 | Part #: DS-C9148-32P-K9 | MPN: DS-C9148-32P-K9
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About the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148-32P-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148-32P-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features Fibre Channel interface. The Cisco MDS 9148S (DS-C9148-32P-K9) is a 1RU fixed-configuration 48-port Fibre Channel switch from the Cisco MDS 9000 Series, purpose-built for enterprise and midrange SAN deployments. The chassis ships with 16 active 16-Gbps Fibre Channel ports and is licensed to expand to a full 48 ports, providing flexible pay-as-you-grow scalability without hardware replacement. Leveraging the Cisco MDS NX-OS operating system, the 9148S delivers carrier-class reliability, non-stop opera Available in brand new condition. Cisco network switches products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Switches |
| SKU | CSC-DS-C9148-32P-K9 |
| Part Number | DS-C9148-32P-K9 |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9148-32P-K9 |
| Product Family | Cisco MDS 9000 Series |
| Model | Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch |
| Form Factor | 1RU fixed-configuration |
| Total Fibre Channel Ports | 48 (16 active on base, expandable to 48 via port-activation licensing) |
| Port Speed | Auto-sensing 4 / 8 / 16 Gbps per port |
| Switching Bandwidth | 768 Gbps (all 48 ports active) |
| Throughput | 384 Mpps |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Supported Protocols | Fibre Channel (FC), FCIP, NPIV, NPV, IVR, FCoE (N-port gateway) |
| Management | Cisco DCNM, CLI (SSH/Telnet), SNMP v1/v2c/v3, XML, REST API |
| Power Supply | Redundant, hot-swappable AC power supplies |
| Cooling | Hot-swappable, redundant fan modules with port-side exhaust |
| Rack Units | 1U |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 in x 17.3 in x 20.5 in (43.7 mm x 439.4 mm x 520.7 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Regulatory Compliance | UL, CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, RoHS |
| High Availability Features | Non-stop operations, hot-swappable PSU and fans, firmware ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148-32P-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
What does the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148-32P-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch do?
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148-32P-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
Is the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148-32P-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148-32P-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.