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

VENDOR: CISCO Mfg Part#: DS-C9148T-24PETK9
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  • 24 active ports with 32G Fibre Channel support
  • 32G software license included for high-speed SAN performance
  • Exhaust airflow design optimized for data center rack environments
  • TAA (Trade Agreements Act) compliant for federal procurement
  • Made in Mexico, indicating stable manufacturing standards

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Key Benefits

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  • Delivers 32G FC performance with included software, ideal for high-throughput storage networking
  • TAA compliance ensures suitability for government and compliance-sensitive IT environments
  • Exhaust airflow design aligns with enterprise data center cooling requirements

Product Overview

The Cisco MDS 9148T is a 32G Fibre Channel switch delivering enterprise-class performance with 24 active ports. Engineered for use in modern data centers and SAN environments, this switch supports high-throughput Fibre Channel connectivity to ensure fast data transfer and reliable performance. With 32G software included, it is built to handle intensive storage workloads and demanding virtualization use cases.

This model features exhaust airflow, making it suitable for data center rack deployments where precise airflow direction is essential. Furthermore, it is TAA compliant, ensuring eligibility for U.S. government procurement and compliance-driven environments. The device originates from Mexico, indicating a reliable manufacturing background aligned with global supply standards. The Cisco brand further adds credibility with its extensive support ecosystem and proven networking expertise.

Whether for medium-sized businesses or enterprise storage integrations, the Cisco MDS 9148T offers a balance of scalability, performance, and compliance. Its modular port design allows organizations to start with 24 ports and scale up as needed (information about port scalability beyond 24 is not available). This switch is a valuable asset for maintaining high availability and throughput in mission-critical applications.

Specifications

Product Overview
Product Type 32G Fibre Channel Switch
Form Factor Rack-mountable - 1U
Weight 15.2 lbs (6.9 kg)
Power Requirements AC 100–240V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (Typical) 146W
Redundant Power Supplies Yes; dual hot-swappable power supplies
Power Supply Type AC - Hot-swappable
Fan Modules Hot-swappable; field-replaceable
Airflow Direction Port-side exhaust
Series Cisco MDS 9100 Series

Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.72 × 17.3 × 20.1 in (4.36 × 43.94 × 51.05 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 (max) 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
Sound Pressure (Typical) 65 dBA

Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface Cisco NX-OS CLI, Cisco DCNM, SSH, SNMP
Included Licenses 24-port base license; 32G software license
Optional Licenses Port activation, Enterprise PKG, SAN Analytics
Management Protocols SNMPv1/v2/v3, CLI, XML, REST API

Interfaces
Total Number of Ports 48 SFP+ Fibre Channel ports
Active Ports Included 24 ports active with base license
Maximum Port Speed 32 Gbps
Port Expansion Port-activated licensing up to 48 ports
SFP+ Transceiver Support Yes; shortwave, longwave, and extended reach
Auto-Negotiation Yes
Forwarding Rate 1.2 Tbps front-panel aggregate bandwidth
Storage Protocol Support FC-FS, FCP, FICON, NPIV

Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin Mexico
TAA Compliance Yes
Certifications FCC Part 15 Class A, UL 60950, CE, RoHS-6
NEBS Level 3 Compliant No

Advanced Security Features
Authentication RADIUS and TACACS+
Role-Based Access Control Yes
Secure Management SSHv2, HTTPS, SNMPv3
Fabric Binding Yes
Trust Mode Zoning Yes