Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mountable |
Weight | 19 lb (8.6 kg) |
Power Requirements | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz |
Maximum Power Consumption | 250 Watts |
Cooling | Exhaust Airflow with 4 Fans |
Redundancy | Dual Power Supplies |
CISCO MDS 9148V 64G FC Switch with 48 Active Ports and Exhaust Cooling



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- Offers high-density 64G Fibre Channel switching for scalable enterprise SAN deployments
- Redundant fan and PSU configuration enhances reliability and uptime in critical environments
- Integrated SAN analytics reduce troubleshooting time and boost operational efficiency
Product Overview
The CISCO MDS 9148V 64G FC Switch is a high-performance, compact Fibre Channel switch tailored for enterprise-class storage area networks. It provides 48 active ports preloaded with 64G SW optics, delivering up to 64Gbps data rates in a standard 1RU rack form. Designed for reliability and scalability, it incorporates 4 cooling fans and 2 power supplies with exhaust airflow.
The switch supports various interfaces including SFP+ ports, a 10/100/1000BASE-T management port, RS-232 serial console, and USB, ensuring versatile connectivity. Integrated SAN analytics enhances diagnostics and cuts down troubleshooting time. Additionally, its TAA compliance makes it suitable for regulated purchasing environments. With features designed to reduce capital expenditure and improve operational efficiency, it's a strong match for data-intensive enterprise deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Malaysia / Mexico |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
EMC Compliance | EN55032, CISPR32, FCC Part 15 |
Safety Standards | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1 |
Certifications | CE, CSA, BSMI, RCM, VCCI, NOM |
Advanced Security Features
AAA Support | RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP |
Role-Based Access Control | Yes |
Secure Management | SSHv2, HTTPS, SNMPv3 |
FC-SP Authentication | Supported |
Digital Certificates | X.509v3 Certificates supported |
Interfaces
Total Fibre Channel Ports | 48 Active Ports |
Fibre Channel Port Type | 64G FC SFP+ |
Port Speed | Up to 64 Gbps per port |
Broader Port Speed Support | Supports 64G, 32G, 16G, 8G FC |
Management Ethernet Port | 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (RJ-45) |
Console Port | 1 x RS-232 serial console (RJ-45) |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 Type A |
Aggregate Throughput | Up to 3.2 Tbps |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 21.8 in (4.4 x 43.9 x 55.4 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 | 5% to 85% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Altitude | 0–10,000 ft (0–3,000 m) |
Sound Level | 65 dB typical |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
Supported Management Protocols | SNMPv1, v2, v3; CLI; HTTPS; SSH; XML |
Included Software Features | SAN Analytics, Slow Drain Detection, Virtual SANs |
Licensing Model | Port Activation and Feature-Based Licensing |