Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
Weight | 18.74 lbs |
Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
Power Provided | 650 Watt |
Power Supply Type | Internal power supply - hot-plug |
Power Redundancy | Optional |
Max Supported Power Supply Units | 2 |
80 PLUS Certification | 80 PLUS Platinum |
Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9148T-48PETK9 |
UPC | 889728168397 |
Cisco MDS 9148T 32G FC Switch with 48 Active Ports

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- Delivers ultra-fast 32Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity across 48 ports for scalability and throughput in demanding SAN environments
- Robust remote management and automation capabilities like EEM and ISSU help to minimize operational overhead and maximize uptime
- Complies with numerous global regulatory standards and TAA, supporting secure and compliant deployments in government and corporate data centers
Product Overview
The Cisco MDS 9148T 32G Fibre Channel Switch delivers 48 active 32Gb SFP+ ports in a compact 1U rack-mount form designed for high-density SAN environments. It supports advanced Fibre Channel standards, robust security with AES and secure authentication methods, and redundancy options like hot-plug power and multiple fan trays. Comprehensive remote management tools including SNMPv3, SSH2, CLI, and HTTPS simplify administration. Key enterprise features such as ISSU, TrustSec, and SPAN enhance uptime, visibility, and operational flexibility, making it a future-ready switch for mission-critical deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | MEXICO |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Compliant Standards | CISPR 22 Class A, EN 60950, EN 61000-3-2, IEC 60950, EN 61000-3-3, EN55024, UL 60950, EN50082-1, EN 61000-6-1, AS/NZS 3260, EMC, ICES-003 Class A, EN 60825, AS/NZS 3548 Class A, IEC 60825, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950, VCCI Class A, EN 55022 Class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15 A, 21 CFR 1040, TS001 |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Algorithm | AES |
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH2, LDAP |
Security Features | ACL support, RBAC, secure boot, AAA, TrustSec support, Anti-Counterfeit Technology |
Supported Features | Syslog support, RSCN support, POST, SPAN, EEM, port exhaust, ISSU, FCS, OHMS |
Interfaces
Port Count | 48 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ |
Fibre Channel Standards Supported | FC-DA, FC-FLA, FC-FS, FC-GS-3, FC-GS-4, FC-MI, FC-PH, FC-PH-2, FC-PH-3, FC-PI, FC-PLDA, FC-SB-2, FC-SB-3, FC-SW-2, FC-SW-3, FC-Tape, FC-VI, FC-SP, FCP-4, FC-BB-2, FCP, FCP-2, FC-PI-2, FC-BB-5, FC-BB-3, FC-FS-2, FC-GS-5, FC-SW-4, FCP-3, FC-LS, FC-MI-2, FC-PI-4, FC-FS-3, FC-GS-6, FC-PI-3, FC-SW-5, FC-BB-4, FC-IFR, FAIS, FAIS-2, FC-PI-5, FC-LS-2, FC-SP-2, FC-SB-4, FC-DA-2, FC-MI-3, FC-MSQS, FC-BB-6, FC-SB-5, FC-FS-4, FC-SW-6, FC-GS-7, FC-PI-6, FC-LS-3 |
Other Interfaces | 1 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 management, 1 x 10GBase-X SFP+ management, 1 x USB Type A, 1 x RS-232 serial management |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 in |
Depth | 22.3 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
Humidity Range Operating | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Humidity Range Storage | 10 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Status Indicators | System |
Fan Trays | 4 (hot-swappable) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | RMON, SNMPv3, HTTPS, SMI-S, SSH-2, CLI, SFTP |
Management Interface | Web GUI, CLI, SNMP, Secure Shell (SSH2) |
Software Included | NX-OS Software Rel. 8.3(1), 8-port upgrade license, Supervisor/Fabric-6 |
Routing and Protocols
Routing Protocols | VRRP |