Product Type | Managed Fibre Channel Switch |
Model | Cisco MDS 9148T |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable - 1U |
Total Ports | 48 |
Active Ports | 24 |
Port Type | 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ |
Weight | 18.74 lbs |
Power Requirement | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
Power Supplied | 650 Watt |
Power Efficiency Rating | 80 PLUS Platinum |
Power Redundancy | Yes (2 hot-plug power supplies) |
Cooling Type | Port-side exhaust with 4 fan trays |
Software Included | MDS 9148T Supervisor/Fabric-6, NX-OS Software Rel. 8.3(1) |
Cisco MDS 9148T 32G FC Switch with 24 Active Ports, Exhaust

Key Benefits

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- Delivers scalable 32Gb Fibre Channel connectivity with 24 active ports on a high-density switch, improving ROI by enabling incremental growth.
- Features enterprise-grade security and redundancy, including dual hot-swap power supplies, ACLs, and secure boot, providing robust operational reliability.
- Offers advanced infrastructure management via SNMP, CLI, SSH, and automated diagnostics, reducing OPEX through easier monitoring and maintenance.
Product Overview
The Cisco MDS 9148T 32G Fibre Channel switch is a high-density, managed solution designed for data center scalability and security. It includes 48 total ports with 24 active 32Gb SFP+ connections, and supports industry-standard Fibre Channel protocols. With hot-plug redundant power supplies, 650W 80 PLUS Platinum power efficiency, and port-side exhaust cooling, it ensures continuous and efficient operation. Advanced features such as secure boot, TrustSec, ACL support, and RBAC safeguard data flows, while remote management via SNMP, CLI, and SSH offers flexibility for IT administrators. Compliance with global standards and a 1-year warranty with advanced parts replacement round out this resilient enterprise-grade solution.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | RMON, SNMPv3, HTTPS, SMI-S, SSH-2, CLI, SFTP |
Management Features | NX-OS, integrated fabric services, SPAN, EEM |
Cloud & Remote Access | Supported via CLI, SNMP, SSH, SMI-S |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 in |
Depth | 22.3 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
Humidity Range (Operating) | 10 - 90% (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Humidity Range (Storage) | 10 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Warranty & Support
Manufacturer Warranty | 1-year limited warranty with advanced parts replacement |
Included Accessories | Accessory kit |
Interfaces
Fibre Channel Ports | 24 x 32Gb Fibre Channel SFP+ |
Management Ports | 1 x 1000Base-T RJ-45, 1 x 10GBase-X SFP+, 1 x RS-232 serial, 1 x USB Type A |
Ports on Demand | 24 SFP+ Ports |
Data Link Protocols | Fibre Channel |
Fibre Channel Standards Supported | FC-DA, FC-PH, FC-GS-3, FC-SP, FCP and others |
Routing Protocols | VRRP |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot | Yes |
Access Control | RBAC (Role-Based Access Control), ACL support |
Data Encryption | AES |
Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH v2, LDAP |
Cisco TrustSec Support | Yes |
Anti-Counterfeit Technology | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
Certifications | CISPR 22 Class A, UL 60950, FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 60950, ICES-003 Class A, VCCI Class A, EN 55022 Class A, TAA Compliant |
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliance | Yes |