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CISCO MDS 9148T 32G FC Switch with 24 Active Ports

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: DS-C9148T-24PITK9 UPC#: 889728163149
  • MDS 9148T 32G FC switch, w/ 24
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  • 24 active ports with 32G Fibre Channel connectivity
  • Equipped with 32G software for high-speed data transmission
  • Manufactured in Mexico, supporting regional compliance requirements
  • Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant for government procurement
  • Optimized airflow intake for rack-mounted cooling efficiency

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Key Benefits

Eye-Insights
  • Designed by CISCO, a recognized leader in enterprise networking hardware
  • Offers TAA compliance, making it suitable for public sector and institutional use
  • Supports 32G high-speed Fibre Channel, ideal for modern data center storage applications

Product Overview

The CISCO MDS 9148T 32G FC Switch is a powerful, high-speed Fibre Channel solution engineered to support demanding data center environments. With 24 active ports and support for 32G Fibre Channel, this model (DS-C9148T-24PITK9) enables ultra-fast data throughput and efficient storage networking. Its design supports scalable port expansion, making it ideal for growing organizations looking to future-proof their infrastructure.

Built in compliance with Trade Agreements Act (TAA) standards and manufactured in Mexico, it is well-suited for government or institutional deployments where compliance and origin of manufacturing are critical procurement factors. The switch's front-to-back airflow intake contributes to optimal thermal efficiency in rack deployments, ensuring consistent performance under continuous loads.

Whether integrating with existing MDS environments or building a new storage network from the ground up, the CISCO MDS 9148T offers flexible deployment options and proven reliability. Its compatibility with 32G switching environments makes it a strategic investment for high-throughput, low-latency storage applications common in enterprise and cloud-native operations.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type Fibre Channel Switch
Form Factor Rack-mountable
Mounting Type 1U Rack Mount
Power Supply Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies (AC or DC)
Cooling Front-to-back airflow
Number of Active Ports 24
Scalability Expandable up to 48 ports using port activation licenses
Weight Approximately 15.4 lbs (7 kg)
Power Consumption (Typical) 125W

Wireless Features

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin Mexico
TAA Compliant Yes
UL Listed Yes
RoHS Compliant Yes
EMC Compliance FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003, EN55032 Class A
Certifications UL/CSA/IEC/EN 60950-1, NEBS Level 3

Advanced Security Features
Authentication Methods RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, Kerberos
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Yes
Port Security Yes, via FC zoning and VSAN access control
Fabric Binding Support Yes
Cisco TrustSec Support Yes

Interfaces
Port Type SFP+/SFP28/SFP32 (Small Form-Factor Pluggable)
Total Ports Supported 48
Data Transfer Rate Up to 32 Gbps per port
Total Switching Capacity 1.536 Tbps full duplex
Latency < 1 µs (port-to-port)
Port Speed Autonegotiation Supports 4/8/16/32 Gbps auto-negotiation
Expansion Slots 2 power supply slots, 3 fan module slots

Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.72 x 17.5 x 20.6 in (4.4 x 44.5 x 52.3 cm)
Operating Temperature Range 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature Range -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Operating Humidity 10% to 85% non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Altitude Up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m)
Heat Dissipation 426 BTU/hr (typical)

Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interfaces CLI, SNMP, DCNM (Cisco Data Center Network Manager), REST API
Cloud Managed Supported via Cisco DCNM
Licensing Model Cisco MDS Smart Licensing
Licenses Included 24 Port Activation License Included
Remote Management Protocols Telnet, SSH, SNMPv1/v2/v3, HTTP/HTTPS