Description
he Cisco MDS 9148T (DS‑C9148T‑24PETK9) is a high‑performance 32 Gbps Fibre Channel switch designed for modern Storage Area Network (SAN) environments where high bandwidth, low latency, and scalability are essential. It features a 1U rack‑mount chassis with up to 48 physical ports (24 active by base license) that auto‑sense speeds of 4/8/16/32 Gbps to support legacy and next‑generation storage devices. Built on Cisco’s robust SAN architecture, the 9148T provides non‑blocking performance, advanced fabric services (such as VSAN, zoning, Inter‑VSAN routing), and enterprise‑grade reliability with redundant power supplies and hot‑swappable fans. The switch also includes telemetry and analytics capabilities, enhanced diagnostics, and optional NVMe over Fibre Channel readiness for flash‑optimized storage infrastructures.
Key Features:
High‑density 32 Gbps Fibre Channel switching with 24 active ports (expandable to 48)
Scalable SAN services including VSANs, hardware zoning, ACLs, and FC‑SP security
Redundant hot‑swappable power supplies and fans for continuous uptime
Advanced SAN analytics and telemetry for performance monitoring and troubleshooting
1U rack‑mount form factor suitable for enterprise SAN core or aggregation deployments
