| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switch |
| Part Number | DS-C9148S-D12PSK9 |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mountable |
| Enclosure Type | Back to front airflow, rack-mountable |
| Installed Ports | 12 x 16Gb Fibre Channel |
| Maximum Ports Supported | 48 x 16Gb Fibre Channel |
| Weight | 19.84 lbs |
| Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
| Power Provided | 300 Watt |
| Power Device | Internal power supply - hot-pluggable |
| Power Redundancy | Yes |
| Redundancy Scheme | 1+1 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty with advance parts replacement |
Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Fibre Channel Switch with 12 Active Ports
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- 12 active 16Gbps Fibre Channel ports, expandable to 48 with Ports on Demand
- 1U rack-mountable chassis with back-to-front airflow
- Extensive Fibre Channel protocol support including FC-GS, FCP, FC-BB families
- Dual internal hot-plug redundant power supplies (1+1 scheme, 300W)
- Comprehensive remote management via SNMPv3, SSH-2, CLI, SMI-S, and HTTP
- Built-in security: AES encryption, RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP authentication
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- Scalable design with 12 active ports and expansion up to 48 supports growing SAN requirements
- Robust management and security protocols ensure compliance and streamlined administration
- Redundant power supply and enterprise-grade reliability minimize downtime in mission-critical environments
Product Overview
The Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Fibre Channel Switch is a high-performance SAN switching solution designed for data centers. With 12 active 16Gbps FC ports expandable to 48, a 1U rack-mountable chassis, and support for numerous Fibre Channel standards, it's engineered for scalability and compatibility. Featuring remote management protocols like SNMP v3, SSH-2, HTTP, and CLI, plus hot-pluggable dual redundant power supplies, this switch ensures enterprise reliability and uptime. Integrated with DCNM for SAN and Enterprise Package software, it offers comprehensive monitoring and control. AES encryption and support for RADIUS, TACACS+, and LDAP secure its operation across critical deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Included Management Software | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) for SAN Advanced Edition |
| Licensing Packages | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Enterprise Package |
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.2 in x 16.3 in x 1.7 in |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | 32 °F (0 °C) |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 104 °F (40 °C) |
| Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 90% (non-condensing) |
| Minimum Storage Temperature | -40 °F (-40 °C) |
| Maximum Storage Temperature | 158 °F (70 °C) |
| Storage Humidity Range | 10% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Interfaces
| Fibre Channel Ports | 12 x 16Gb Fibre Channel LC multi-mode (active), 36 x 16Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ Ports on Demand |
| Management Ports | 1 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 management, 1 x serial RJ-45 (RS-232), 1 x USB Type-A |
| Remote Management Protocols | SNMP v3, RMON, SSH-2, HTTP, CLI, SMI-S |
| Data Transfer Rate | 16 Gbps per Fibre Channel port |
| Fibre Channel Standards Supported | FC-PH, FC-PH-2, FC-PH-3, FC-PI, FC-PI-2, FC-PI-3, FC-PI-4, FC-PI-5, FC-GS-3 to GS-6, FC-FS, FC-FS-2 to FS-3, FCP, FCP-2 to FCP-4, FC-BB-2 to BB-6, FC-SP, FC-SP-2, FC-DA, FC-DA-2, FC-MI, FC-MI-2 to MI-3, FC-IFR, FAIS, FAIS-2, FC-SW-2 to SW-5, FC-LS, FC-LS-2, FC-Tape, FC-SB-2 to SB-4, FC-VI |
Advanced Security Features
| Encryption Algorithm | AES |
| Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, Active Directory, SSH v2 |
| Security Features | Access Control Lists (ACL), Role Based Access Control (RBAC), SFTP, SSH, VRRP, RSCN support |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Certifications & Compliance | CISPR 22 Class A, EN55024, EN60950, EN50082-1, FIPS 140-2, EN60825, IEC 60825, FCC CFR21 Part 1040, ICES-003 Class A, EN 61000-3-2/3, ACA TS001, UL 60950, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950, EMC, EN 61000-6-1, AS/NZS 3260, EN 55022 Class A |
