

DS-C9148S-K9 | Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Fabric Switch
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Product Description P/N: DS-C9148S-K9
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 |
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Brand | Cisco |
Category |
Networking
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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:
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Fixed 48-Port FC Design: Scalable from 12 to 48 ports with license-based expansion
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16 Gbps Auto-Sensing Fibre Channel: Supports 2/4/8/16 Gbps speeds per port
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Smart Zoning & PortChannel Support: Reduces hardware and management overhead
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NX-OS & DCNM Integration: Unified software for deployment, provisioning, and monitoring
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PowerOn Auto Provisioning: Streamlines initial setup and configuration
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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.
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.
