Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148S-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches
SKU: CSC-DS-C9148S-K9 | Part #: DS-C9148S-K9 | MPN: DS-C9148S-K9
Contact for Pricing — Request a Quote
About the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148S-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148S-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 is a 48-port, 16-Gbps Fibre Channel switch within the Cisco MDS 9000 Series, purpose-built for enterprise Storage Area Networks demanding high density, low latency, and non-blocking performance. The switch delivers up to 1.536 Tbps of aggregate switching bandwidth across its 48 autosensing Fibre Channel ports, each capable of operating at 4, 8, or 16 Gbps, enabling seamless interoperability with existing SAN infrastructure while supporting the latest gener 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-C9148S-K9 |
| Part Number | DS-C9148S-K9 |
| Condition | New |
| Interface | Fibre Channel |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9148S-K9 |
| Product Series | Cisco MDS 9000 |
| Product Family | MDS 9148S |
| Switch Type | Managed Fibre Channel SAN Switch |
| Form Factor | 1RU Fixed Configuration |
| Total Fibre Channel Ports | 48 |
| Port Speed | 4 / 8 / 16 Gbps Autosensing per port |
| Aggregate Switching Bandwidth | 1.536 Tbps |
| Aggregate Throughput | 768 Gbps (full duplex) |
| Switching Architecture | Non-blocking, cut-through |
| Supported Protocols | Fibre Channel (FC), NPIV, FICON, FC-SP |
| Virtual SAN (VSAN) Support | Yes — up to 256 VSANs |
| Management Interfaces | RJ-45 Console, 10/100/1000 Ethernet out-of-band management port |
| Management Software | Cisco DCNM (Data Center Network Manager), CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3 |
| Security Features | RBAC, Fabric Binding, Port Security, FC-SP (Diffie-Hellman CHAP) |
| High Availability | Redundant power supply support, hot-swappable SFP+ transceivers |
| Power Supply | Redundant AC power supplies |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Regulatory Compliance | CE, FCC Class A, UL, RoHS |
| Rack Units | 1RU |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148S-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch
What does the Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148S-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch do?
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148S-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-C9148S-K9 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel storage switch compatible with my infrastructure?
The Cisco MDS 9000 SAN DS-C9148S-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.