Product Type | Managed Fibre Channel Switch |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
Included Power Supply | 1 x 650W internal hot-plug power supply |
Redundant Power Supply Support | Yes, optional second PSU supported |
Power Efficiency | 80 PLUS Platinum |
Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
Total Power Provided | 650 Watt |
Cooling Fans | 2 internal fans |
Warranty | 1-year limited hardware replacement |
Cisco MDS 9132T 32G Fibre Channel Switch – 8 Active Ports, 1U



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- Supports high-speed 32Gb Fibre Channel with room for expansion, ensuring investment longevity and scalability.
- Robust security features including AES encryption and TrustSec support help protect critical enterprise data.
- Designed for reliability with redundant power option, hot-swappable cooling, and 1U density to optimize rack space usage.
Product Overview
The Cisco MDS 9132T is a next-generation 32G Fibre Channel switch designed for scalable and highly available enterprise storage networks. Engineered in a compact 1U rack-mountable chassis, it includes 8 active SFP+ ports with support for additional Ports on Demand expansion. The switch supports a broad range of Fibre Channel standards, offering extensive protocol compliance to accommodate diverse SAN infrastructures.
Advanced management and monitoring capabilities are integrated, including support for SNMP (v1/2/3), RMON, HTTPS, SSH-2, and SMI-S. High-availability features such as optional power redundancy, hot-pluggable internal 80 PLUS Platinum 650W PSU, and environmental resilience (operating temp range 32 °F – 113 °F) make the MDS 9132T suitable for mission-critical deployments. Security is reinforced with AES encryption, AAA, RADIUS, TACACS+, and TrustSec support.
This model includes dual internal fans, comes with a 1-year hardware replacement warranty, and helps businesses future-proof their Fibre Channel infrastructure while reducing operational disruption during upgrades.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliance 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, FCC Part 15 A, AS/NZS 3548 Class A, IEC 60825, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950, VCCI Class A, EN 55022 Class A, 21 CFR 1040, TS001 |
Advanced Security Features
Encryption Support | AES |
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, AAA |
Access Control Mechanisms | Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), ACL |
Compliance with Cisco TrustSec | Yes |
Interfaces
Fibre Channel Port Count (Active) | 8 x 32Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ |
Fibre Channel Ports on Demand | 8 additional ports |
RJ-45 Console Port | 1 x RJ-45 |
USB Port | 1 x USB Type A |
Management Network Ports | 2 x 1GbE RJ-45 |
Max Expansion Slots | 1 x expansion slot (free) |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 1.7 in (43.2 mm) |
Depth | 17.3 in (439.4 mm) |
Height | 20.1 in (510.5 mm) |
Operating Temperature Range | 32 °F to 113 °F (0 °C to 45 °C) |
Storage Temperature Range | -40 °F to 158 °F (-40 °C to 70 °C) |
Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
Storage Humidity Range | 10% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Status Indicators | Power, system, fan |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP (v1/v2/v3), RMON, HTTPS, SMI-S, SSH-2, SFTP |
CLI Access | Yes (via console and SSH) |
Management Software Compatibility | Cisco DCNM supported |
Protocol Support
Supported Fibre Channel Standards | 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-GS-7, FC-LS-3 |
Supported Routing Protocols | VRRP |
Additional Features | Auto-sensing, ARP support, QoS, Syslog, RSCN, IVR, ISSU, built-in ASIC, POST, VMID, SPAN, Cisco ISL |