DS-C9148S-K9 | Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Fabric Switch

Description 

The Cisco DS-C9148S-K9 is a high-performance 16G Fibre Channel fabric switch from the Cisco MDS 9000 Series, designed for demanding enterprise SAN environments. With autosensing 2/4/8/16 Gbps speeds, it offers exceptional throughput, scalability, and reliability in a compact 1RU form factor.

 

 

Technical Specifications 

Condition	New/Never Used Surplus
Brand	Cisco
Category	Networking
Part Number	DS-C9148S-K9
Subcatecory	Fibre Channel SAN Switches
Series	Cisco MDS 9148S
Ports	48 x 16-Gbps FC (12-port base or 48-port bundle)
Port Speed	2/4/8/16 Gbps (autosensing)
Performance	16 Gbps dedicated per port
Buffer Credits	256 (per 4-port group), up to 253 (per port)
PortChannel	Up to 16 physical links
Software	Cisco NX-OS, Cisco Prime DCNM
Form Factor	1RU, rack-mountable (19-inch EIA)
Dimensions (W x L x H)	1.72 x 17.16 x 16.34 in. (4.37 x 43.59 x 41.50 cm)
Weight	19.84 lb (9 kg)

  

 

Information About DS-C9148S-K9

The Cisco DS-C9148S-K9 MDS 9148S delivers 48 ports of 16-Gbps Fibre Channel in a fixed configuration. Available as a 12-port base model or with all 48 ports enabled, it supports on-demand scalability via a 12-port activation license, allowing organizations to expand as needed without hardware replacement. Running on Cisco NX-OS, this switch provides a consistent software environment across the MDS platform. It supports automation features like PowerOn Auto Provisioning and Cisco Prime DCNM, simplifying deployment, management, and diagnostics.

Key Features:

• Fixed 48-Port FC Design: Scalable from 12 to 48 ports with license-based expansion

• 16 Gbps Auto-Sensing Fibre Channel: Supports 2/4/8/16 Gbps speeds per port

• Smart Zoning & PortChannel Support: Reduces hardware and management overhead

• NX-OS & DCNM Integration: Unified software for deployment, provisioning, and monitoring

• PowerOn Auto Provisioning: Streamlines initial setup and configuration

• Compact Design: 1RU form factor for high-density data center deployments

The DS-C9148S-K9 provides the high throughput and low latency demanded by modern SAN infrastructures, with flexible licensing and management tools built-in.

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