| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Mounting Type | 1U Rack Mount |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies (AC or DC) |
| Cooling | Front-to-back airflow |
| Number of Active Ports | 24 |
| Scalability | Expandable up to 48 ports using port activation licenses |
| Weight | Approximately 15.4 lbs (7 kg) |
| Power Consumption (Typical) | 125W |
CISCO MDS 9148T 32G FC Switch with 24 Active Ports
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- 24 active ports with 32G Fibre Channel connectivity
- Equipped with 32G software for high-speed data transmission
- Manufactured in Mexico, supporting regional compliance requirements
- Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant for government procurement
- Optimized airflow intake for rack-mounted cooling efficiency
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- Designed by CISCO, a recognized leader in enterprise networking hardware
- Offers TAA compliance, making it suitable for public sector and institutional use
- Supports 32G high-speed Fibre Channel, ideal for modern data center storage applications
Product Overview
The CISCO MDS 9148T 32G FC Switch is a powerful, high-speed Fibre Channel solution engineered to support demanding data center environments. With 24 active ports and support for 32G Fibre Channel, this model (DS-C9148T-24PITK9) enables ultra-fast data throughput and efficient storage networking. Its design supports scalable port expansion, making it ideal for growing organizations looking to future-proof their infrastructure.
Built in compliance with Trade Agreements Act (TAA) standards and manufactured in Mexico, it is well-suited for government or institutional deployments where compliance and origin of manufacturing are critical procurement factors. The switch's front-to-back airflow intake contributes to optimal thermal efficiency in rack deployments, ensuring consistent performance under continuous loads.
Whether integrating with existing MDS environments or building a new storage network from the ground up, the CISCO MDS 9148T offers flexible deployment options and proven reliability. Its compatibility with 32G switching environments makes it a strategic investment for high-throughput, low-latency storage applications common in enterprise and cloud-native operations.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| UL Listed | Yes |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| EMC Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, EN55032 Class A |
| Certifications | UL/CSA/IEC/EN 60950-1, NEBS Level 3 |
Advanced Security Features
| Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, Kerberos |
| Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
| Port Security | Yes, via FC zoning and VSAN access control |
| Fabric Binding Support | Yes |
| Cisco TrustSec Support | Yes |
Interfaces
| Port Type | SFP+/SFP28/SFP32 (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) |
| Total Ports Supported | 48 |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 32 Gbps per port |
| Total Switching Capacity | 1.536 Tbps full duplex |
| Latency | < 1 µs (port-to-port) |
| Port Speed Autonegotiation | Supports 4/8/16/32 Gbps auto-negotiation |
| Expansion Slots | 2 power supply slots, 3 fan module slots |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.5 x 20.6 in (4.4 x 44.5 x 52.3 cm) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% non-condensing |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Altitude | Up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m) |
| Heat Dissipation | 426 BTU/hr (typical) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interfaces | CLI, SNMP, DCNM (Cisco Data Center Network Manager), REST API |
| Cloud Managed | Supported via Cisco DCNM |
| Licensing Model | Cisco MDS Smart Licensing |
| Licenses Included | 24 Port Activation License Included |
| Remote Management Protocols | Telnet, SSH, SNMPv1/v2/v3, HTTP/HTTPS |
