DS-C9148T-24PITK9

The DS-C9148T-24PITK9 is a 32-Gbps Fibre Channel (32G FC) switch from the Cisco MDS 9148T Series, purpose-built for enterprise Storage Area Networks (SANs) and all-flash storage environments. It is a 1U rack-mountable switch offering high-performance, low-latency, and secure 32G Fibre Channel connectivity. This model is pre-configured with 24 active 32G FC ports (out of 48 total ports) and includes 24x 32G SW SFP28 optics. The key distinction from the 24PETK9 variant is its port-side intake airflow (I in PITK9), designed for specific data center cooling architectures. It operates on Cisco NX-OS and integrates seamlessly into MDS 9000 SAN architectures.

Key Features & Benefits

32G Fibre Channel Performance & Investment Protection

Line-rate, non-blocking 32 Gbps throughput per port; auto-senses 8G/16G/32G for backward compatibility.
48-port chassis with 24 ports active (upgradable to 48 via software license) for scalable SAN growth.

Airflow & Hardware Reliability

Port-side intake airflow (I) for compatibility with data centers using front-to-back cooling.
Redundant, hot-swappable 650W AC power supplies and 4 hot-swappable fans for 99.999% availability.
Operates at up to 40°C without throttling.

Advanced SAN Features

VSAN: Logical partitioning of physical SANs for enhanced security and traffic isolation.
Security: FC-SP, ACLs, and secure authentication.
Management: CLI, GUI, Cisco DCNM, SNMP, REST API.
Interoperability: Fully compatible with major storage arrays and HBAs.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Details
Part Number	DS-C9148T-24PITK9
Form Factor	1U Rack-mountable
Total Ports	48 x 32G FC SFP28
Active Ports	24 (Upgradable to 48)
Included Optics	24 x 32G SW SFP28
Airflow Direction	Port-side Intake (Front-to-Back)
Power	Dual 650W AC, Hot-swappable
Cooling	4 Hot-swappable Fans
Software	Cisco NX-OS
Dimensions	428 x 476 x 44 mm
Weight	~8.6 kg
Temperature	0°C to 40°C (Operating)