Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Model | MDS 9148T |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
Number of Active Ports | 48 |
Max Ports Supported | 48 |
Switching Capacity | 768 Gbps |
Latency | <1 microsecond |
Power Supply Type | Redundant Hot-swappable AC power supplies |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 135 Watts |
Power Consumption (Maximum) | 180 Watts |
Airflow Direction | Port-side intake |
Weight | 18.7 lbs (8.5 kg) |
CISCO MDS 9148T 32G FC Switch with 48 Active Ports


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- Optimized for enterprise storage networking with 48 active 32G ports, delivering high performance and low latency.
- TAA compliance ensures eligibility for federal and government procurement contracts.
- Intake airflow supports standard data center cooling, improving thermal efficiency and operational safety.
Product Overview
The CISCO MDS 9148T 32G FC Switch with 48 active ports provides high-speed Fibre Channel switching at 32 Gb/s, ideal for storage networking in enterprise environments. With TAA compliance and intake airflow design, it supports secure deployment in regulated data centers and aligns with standard cooling strategies. Manufactured in Mexico, it is well-suited for government-grade infrastructure and storage-heavy applications.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.5 x 22.06 in (4.37 x 44.5 x 56.05 cm) |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cooling Fans | Redundant hot-swappable fans |
Noise Level | 61 dB maximum |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, Cisco DCNM |
Supported Management Protocols | SNMPv3, RMON, Syslog, SSH, Telnet |
Licensing Model | Port-based licenses with pay-as-you-grow scalability |
Included Licenses | 48 Ports pre-licensed |
Software Upgradeability | NX-OS upgradable; license-based feature activation |
Interfaces
Host Ports | 48 x 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports |
SFP+ Ports | 48 x SFP+/SFP28 slots |
Console Port | 1 x RJ-45 |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A |
Out-of-Band Management Port | 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate | 32 Gbps per port |
Auto-Negotiation | Supported on Fibre Channel Ports |
Port Speed Options | 8/16/32 Gbps auto-sensing |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
EMC Compliance | EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A |
Safety Certifications | UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 |
Advanced Security Features
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
RADIUS and TACACS+ | Supported |
Fabric Binding for Authentication | Yes |
Cisco TrustSec | Supported |
Secure Boot and Signed Firmware | Yes |