Brand: Cisco · SKU: DS-C9148S · MPN: DS-C9148S · Category: Networking
The Cisco DS-C9148S is part of the MDS 9100 Series, a high-performance, enterprise-class Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for small to medium-sized storage networks. It comes in a compact 1RU rack-mountable form factor. Configurations vary, but generally include up to 48 auto-sensing Fibre Channel ports capable of 2, 4, 8, and 16 Gbps speeds. Some variants like the DS-C9148S-12PK9 start with 12 active ports, while others like the DS-C9148S-48PK9 come with 48 active ports. It offers an aggregate bandwidth of 768 Gbps and sub-microsecond latency. It runs Cisco MDS NX-OS and supports features like hardware-based intelligent zoning, Virtual SANs (VSANs), NPIV/NPV, and advanced diagnostics. The platform is built for nonstop operations with dual hot-swappable power supplies and redundant fan modules. It supports FC, FCP, FICON, and FC-NVMe (via software upgrade).
| Port Speed | 16 Gbps Fibre Channel (Auto-sensing 2, 4, 8, 16 Gbps) |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Fixed Configuration, 1RU Rack-Mountable |
| Model Series | Cisco MDS 9148S / MDS 9000 Series |
| Port Capacity | Up to 48 Ports |
| Operating System | Cisco MDS NX-OS |
| High Availability | Dual hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies, Redundant fan modules |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | 768 Gbps |
| Warranty | Varies (e.g., 30-days on some refurbished listings) |
| Weight | 21.00lb (Approx. for one configuration) |
| Dimensions | 1RU, (4.37 x 43.59 x 41.50 cm) (Approx.) |
The Cisco MDS 9148S is a high-performance, 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN switch in a 1RU form factor, ideal for SMB SAN deployments requiring low latency and high availability. It supports up to 48 ports with speeds up to 16Gbps and runs Cisco MDS NX-OS with advanced SAN features.
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