Product Type | Managed Fibre Channel Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
Weight | |
Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
Power Provided | 650 Watt |
Power Redundancy | Optional, hot-plug supported |
Efficiency | 80 PLUS Platinum |
Max Supported Power Supplies | 2 |
Installed Power Supplies | 1 |
Device Type | Switch - managed |
Enclosure Type | Rack-mountable 1U |
Subtype | Fibre Channel |
Cisco MDS 9132T 32G FC Switch, 8-Port Fibre Channel, Managed Rackmount



Key Benefits

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- Offers enterprise-grade Fibre Channel connectivity with 32Gb SFP+ ports for high-speed SAN performance
- Supports advanced management and security protocols like TrustSec and AAA, ideal for secure operations
- Delivers investment protection and operational continuity via features like In-Service Software Upgrade and optional power redundancy
Product Overview
The Cisco MDS 9132T is a managed Fibre Channel switch engineered for enterprise-class storage area networks. Built into a 1U rack-mountable housing, this switch provides 8 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ ports with optional expansion. It supports a wide array of Fibre Channel protocols, ensuring interoperability with existing infrastructure. Management is simplified via SNMP, SSH-2, and HTTPS support, while QoS, ACLs, and VMID provide operational control and network security.
Features such as optional hot-plug redundant power, 80 PLUS Platinum efficiency, and In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) reduce downtime. Security protocols like VRRP and TrustSec enhance resilience. With built-in diagnostics, and support for a wide environmental operating range, the MDS 9132T ensures dependable performance and longevity in demanding SAN deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | FCC Part 15 A, ICES-003 Class A, VCCI Class A, UL 60950, EN 60950, IEC 60950, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950, EN 60825, IEC 60825, 21 CFR 1040 |
EMC Standards | CISPR 22 Class A, EN55024, EN50082-1, EN 61000 series |
Advanced Security Features
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP |
Encryption Protocols | AES |
Access Control Features | Access Control Lists (ACLs), TrustSec support |
Routing/Security Protocols | VRRP |
Interfaces
Fibre Channel Ports | 8 x 32Gb SFP+ |
Ports on Demand Available | 8 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ |
Console Port | 1 x RJ-45 |
USB Ports | 1 x USB Type A |
Management Ethernet Ports | 2 x RJ-45 (Gigabit LAN) |
Expansion Slots | 1 (total) / 1 (free) |
Supported Data Rates | 32 Gbps per port FC |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 1.7 in |
Depth | 17.3 in |
Height | 20.1 in |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 113 °F |
Humidity (Operating) | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Minimum Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Maximum Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Humidity (Storage) | 10 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Cooling | 2 fans |
Status Indicators | Power, system, fan |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP, RMON, SNMPv3, HTTPS, SMI-S, SSH-2, SFTP |
Management Features | RBAC, ISSU, Syslog, LDAP, AAA, SPAN, RDP, Virtual Machine Identity (VMID), Fabric Configuration Server (FCS) |
Management Interface | Web UI, CLI (console), SSH, SNMP |
Licensing Model | Ports on Demand |