Brand: Cisco · SKU: DS-C9148T-48EK9 · MPN: DS-C9148T-48EK9 · Category: Networking
The Cisco MDS 9148T 32-Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch provides high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity for All-Flash arrays, making it ideal for small, midsize, and large enterprises deploying cloud-scale applications. It features state-of-the-art analytics and telemetry capability built into its next-generation ASIC platform. It supports seamless transition to FC-NVMe workloads without hardware upgrades. It supports enhanced diagnostic features like Inter-Switch Link (ISL) and Host-Bus-Adapter (HBA) diagnostics, read diagnostic parameter, link cable beacon, and advanced reliability features such as Forward Error Correction (FEC) with HBA ports. The exact configuration might vary based on the 'EK9' suffix (e.g., airflow, included software package, or specific optics), as search results primarily show models like DS-C9148T-48PETK9 or DS-C9148T-K9.
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
|---|---|
| Product Line | Cisco MDS 9148T Series |
| Power Supplies | Redundant Power Supply (e.g., 650W) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps (Fibre Channel) |
| Ethernet Technology | Gigabit Ethernet (for management) |
| Expansion Slot Type | SFP+ |
| Total Number of Ports | 50 (48 Fibre Channel + 2 Management/Uplink) |
| Number of Active Fibre Channel Ports | 48 (Implied by similar models, though 'EK9' is not explicitly defined for active ports) |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty common on new/refurbished units |
| Weight | 18.74 lbs |
| Dimensions | 17.3 in (W) x 22.3 in (D) x 1.7 in (H) (Rack-mountable 1U) |
The Cisco MDS 9148T is a next-generation, high-performance, 32-Gbps Fibre Channel switch designed for demanding storage environments like All-Flash arrays and virtualized servers in enterprise data centers. It offers 48 high-speed ports in a 1U rack-mountable form factor and includes advanced analytics and telemetry.
Yes, this Cisco MDS 9148T Switch (Likely a variation of DS-C9148T-48PETK9 or DS-C9148T-K9) (DS-C9148T-48EK9) is 100% genuine Cisco hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Cisco MDS 9148T Switch (Likely a variation of DS-C9148T-48PETK9 or DS-C9148T-K9) includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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