Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148-48P-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-DS-C9148-48P-K9 | Part #: DS-C9148-48P-K9 | MPN: DS-C9148-48P-K9
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About the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148-48P-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148-48P-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch from Cisco is enterprise-grade Network Switches hardware built for data centers. It features Rack-Mount form factor, Fibre Channel interface. The Cisco MDS 9148S (DS-C9148-48P-K9) is a fixed-configuration, 1-rack-unit Fibre Channel switch from the Cisco MDS 9000 Series, engineered for enterprise and mid-range SAN deployments requiring high density, low latency, and carrier-class availability. The platform delivers up to 48 active Fibre Channel ports in a single 1U chassis, supporting 16-Gbps Fibre Channel per port with auto-negotiation across 4, 8, and 16 Gbps speeds. Built on Cisco NX-OS software, the switch provi 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-C9148-48P-K9 |
| Part Number | DS-C9148-48P-K9 |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9148-48P-K9 |
| Product Series | Cisco MDS 9000 |
| Product Model | MDS 9148S |
| Switch Type | Fibre Channel SAN Switch |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mount |
| Total Fibre Channel Ports | 48 |
| Port Speed | 4 Gbps, 8 Gbps, 16 Gbps (auto-negotiating) |
| Supported Protocols | Fibre Channel (FC), FCIP, NPIV, NPV |
| Switching Fabric Bandwidth | 768 Gbps |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| VSAN Support | Yes |
| Hardware Zoning | Yes |
| Management Interfaces | CLI (SSH, Telnet), SNMP, Cisco DCNM (Data Center Network Manager), XML/NETCONF |
| SFP Transceiver Type | SFP+ (user-supplied or Cisco-supported 4/8/16G FC SFPs) |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swappable power supplies |
| Fan Configuration | Hot-swappable redundant fans |
| Rack Units | 1U |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Compliance and Standards | Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA), ANSI T11 FC standards |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148-48P-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
What does the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148-48P-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch do?
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148-48P-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-C9148-48P-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148-48P-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.