DS-C9148T-48PETK9

The DS-C9148T-48PETK9 is a 32-Gbps Fibre Channel (32G FC) switch from the Cisco MDS 9148T Series, designed for high-performance enterprise Storage Area Networks (SANs) and all-flash storage infrastructures. It is a 1U rack-mountable switch that delivers line-rate, low-latency 32G Fibre Channel connectivity. This model comes with all 48 ports fully active (48x 32G FC SFP28) and includes 48x 32G SW SFP28 optics. It features port-side exhaust airflow (E in PETK9) and runs on Cisco NX-OS, providing robust SAN integration and advanced management.

Key Features & Benefits

Full 48-Port 32G Performance

Non-blocking architecture with 48 active 32 Gbps ports, supporting auto-sensing for 8G/16G/32G.
Ready for FC-NVMe workloads and next-generation all-flash data centers.
Investment protection: fully compatible with legacy 8G/16G FC infrastructure.

Airflow & Reliability

Port-side Exhaust airflow (back-to-front cooling) for standard data center setups.
Dual redundant 650W AC power supplies and 4 hot-swappable fans for 99.999% availability.
Extended operating temperature range: 0°C to 40°C.

Advanced SAN Capabilities

VSAN for secure SAN partitioning.
Comprehensive security: FC-SP, ACLs, encrypted authentication.
Unified management: CLI, GUI, Cisco DCNM, REST API, SNMP.
Broad interoperability with enterprise storage arrays and HBAs.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Details
Part Number	DS-C9148T-48PETK9
Form Factor	1U Rack-mountable
Total FC Ports	48 x 32G FC SFP28
Active Ports	48 (fully enabled)
Included Optics	48 x 32G SW SFP28
Airflow Direction	Port-side Exhaust (Back-to-Front)
Power	Dual 650W AC, Hot-swappable
Cooling	4 Hot-swappable Fans
Software	Cisco NX-OS
Management Ports	2x 1G RJ45, 1x Console
Dimensions (WxDxH)	428 x 476 x 44 mm
Weight	~8.6 kg
Operating Temp	0°C to 40°C