Cisco DS-C9132T-MEK9

Key Features & Benefits

• High-Density 32G FC Performance

• 32 x 32-Gbps FC SFP+ ports (8 ports pre-activated; scale to 32 via on-demand licensing)

• Auto-senses 32/16/8/4 Gbps speeds for backward compatibility

• Non-blocking architecture with full line-rate throughput on all ports

• Ultra-low latency for NVMe/FC, all-flash arrays, and high-performance workloads

• Flexible Scalability & Investment Protection

• Pay-as-you-grow licensing: Start with 8 ports, upgrade to 16/24/32 ports seamlessly

• Field-replaceable port expansion module for easy I/O upgrades

• Seamless integration with MDS 9700 Series directors for end-to-end SANs

• Advanced SAN Services & Analytics

• Native support for VSANs, QoS, Zoning, IVR, and FICON

• Built-in SAN telemetry and analytics for performance monitoring

• FIPS 140-2 Level 2 security encryption for secure data transfers

• Hot-swappable power supplies and fans for non-disruptive maintenance

• Energy-Efficient & Compact Design

• 1U rack-mountable form factor for space optimization

• 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency power supplies (650W AC)

• 40% lower power consumption vs. previous-generation 16G FC switches

• Bi-directional airflow (port-side intake/exhaust) for flexible data center deployment

Technical Specifications