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The DS-C9148T-24EK9 is a 1U rack-mount 32-Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) switch from the Cisco MDS 9148T Series, designed for enterprise-class, high-density Storage Area Networks (SANs). It comes with 48 x 32G FC SFP+ ports (24 ports pre-activated/licensed) and supports on-demand scalability to full 48-port capacity. Optimized for all-flash arrays and FC-NVMe workloads, it delivers non-blocking, line-rate performance with built-in analytics, security, and high availability. The E suffix designates port-side exhaust (back-to-front) airflow, ideal for standard hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center setups.
48 x 32G FC SFP+ ports (24 licensed; upgradeable to 32/40/48 ports)
Auto-sensing 32/16/8/4 Gbps speeds for full backward compatibility
Non-blocking architecture with 1.5 Tbps aggregate switching capacity
Sub-microsecond latency and enhanced buffer credits for NVMe/FC optimization
Port-side Exhaust (back-to-front) airflow (E-model) for standard data center cooling
Native FC-NVMe support for next-gen flash storage
Advanced features: VSANs, hardware zoning, QoS, FICON, FC-Tape
Built-in SAN analytics & telemetry for performance monitoring
Smart Zoning and Automated Provisioning to simplify deployment
FIPS 140-2, Secure Boot, Anti-counterfeit protection
FC-SP, RBAC, SSHv2, SNMPv3, AES encryption
Hot-swappable, redundant 650W AC power supplies
4 x hot-swappable fans for continuous operation
Call Home and proactive diagnostics for maximum uptime
Compact 1U design maximizes rack space
Energy-efficient: Lower power consumption vs. legacy 16G switches
Managed via CLI, Cisco DCNM, SNMP, REST API
Cisco Smart Licensing for flexible port activation
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Part Number | DS-C9148T-24EK9 |
| Series | Cisco MDS 9148T 32G Fibre Channel Switches |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Total FC Ports | 48 x 32G FC SFP+ |
| Active Ports | 24 licensed (included) |
| Port Speeds | 32G/16G/8G/4G auto-negotiation |
| Airflow | Port-side Exhaust (Back-to-Front, "E" model) |
| Management Ports | 1x 1G RJ45, 1x 10G SFP+, 1x RJ45 Console, 1x USB 2.0 |
| Power Supplies | 2x DS-CAC-650W-E (650W AC, redundant, hot-swappable) |
| Fans | 4x DS-C32S-FAN-E (hot-swappable) |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 439.4 x 566.4 x 43.7 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg |
| Typical Use Cases | High-density SAN edge, all-flash array connectivity, FC-NVMe deployments |
Contact: Lily
Phone: +86 13625512303
E-mail: Lily@zhongmei-group.com
Whatsapp:+86 13625512303
Add: Room C4-606, Hefei Innovation Park, Hefei City, China
