DS-C9148T-24PETK9

The DS-C9148T-24PETK9 is a 32-Gbps Fibre Channel (32G FC) switch from the Cisco MDS 9148T Series, designed for enterprise-class Storage Area Networks (SANs). It is a 1U rack-mountable, managed switch that delivers high-performance, reliable, and secure 32G Fibre Channel connectivity for mission-critical storage environments. This model is pre-configured with 24 active 32G FC ports (out of 48 total port slots) and includes a bundle of 24x 32G SW SFP28 optics, along with port-side exhaust airflow, dual power supplies, and four fans for optimal cooling and redundancy. Built on Cisco's industry-leading MDS 9000 architecture and NX-OS operating system, it provides advanced features like VSAN, security, and unified management without requiring additional licensing.

Key Features & Benefits

High-Speed 32G Fibre Channel Performance

Delivers line-rate, non-blocking throughput at 32 Gbps per port, supporting 8G/16G/32G auto-sensing for seamless integration and backward compatibility.
Optimized for high-density, latency-sensitive storage workloads (e.g., flash arrays, databases, virtualization).

Investment Protection & Scalability

48-port physical chassis, with 24 ports active (base license); can be upgraded to 48 active ports via software license to meet growing capacity demands.
Compatible with existing 8G/16G transceivers, protecting prior infrastructure investments.

Enterprise-Grade High Availability (HA)

Hot-swappable, redundant power supplies (2x 650W) and four hot-swappable fans.
Designed for 99.999% system availability with no single point of failure.
Port-side exhaust airflow for efficient cooling in standard data center racks.

Advanced SAN Virtualization & Security

VSAN (Virtual SAN) technology: logically partition a single physical SAN into multiple isolated virtual SANs for enhanced security, traffic separation, and simplified management.
Security suite: FC-SP (Fibre Channel Security Protocol), ACLs (Access Control Lists), and secure authentication to protect data and infrastructure.

Simplified Management & Interoperability

Runs Cisco NX-OS for robust, stable SAN operation.
Comprehensive management: CLI, GUI, Cisco DCNM, SNMP, NETCONF, RESTAPI.
Fully interoperable with all major storage arrays, servers, and HBAs.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Details
Part Number	DS-C9148T-24PETK9
Form Factor	1U rack-mountable
Total FC Ports	48 x 32G FC SFP28 ports
Active Ports (Default)	24 x 32G FC (upgradable to 48)
Included Optics	24 x 32G SW SFP28 transceivers
Data Rate	32 Gbps / 16 Gbps / 8 Gbps (auto-sensing)
Management Ports	1x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ45), 1x 10GBASE-X SFP+, 1x USB, 1x RS-232 Console
Power Supplies	2x internal, hot-swappable, 650W AC (port-side exhaust)
Cooling	4x hot-swappable fans (port-side exhaust)
Software	Cisco NX-OS (pre-loaded)
Features	VSAN, FC-SP, ACL, DCNM, NPIV, FCoE, FCIP, Smart Zoning
Dimensions	(WxDxH) 428 x 476 x 44 mm
Weight	~8.6 kg
Environment	Operating temp: 0°C to 40°C; Storage: -40°C to 70°C