DS-C9148S-K9 | Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Fabric Switch
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Description The Cisco DS-C9148S-K9 is a high-performance 16G Fibre Channel fabric switch from the Cisco MDS 9000 Series, designed for demanding enterprise SAN environments. With autosensing 2/4/8/16 Gbps speeds, it offers exceptional throughput, scalability, and reliability in a compact 1RU form factor. Technical Specifications Condition New/Never Used Surplus Brand Cisco Category Networking Part Number DS-C9148S-K9 Subcatecory Fibre Channel SAN Switches Series Cisco MDS 9148S Ports 48 x 16-Gbps FC (12-port base or 48-port bundle) Port Speed 2/4/8/16 Gbps (autosensing) Performance 16 Gbps dedicated per port Buffer Credits 256 (per 4-port group), up to 253 (per port) PortChannel Up to 16 physical links Software Cisco NX-OS, Cisco Prime DCNM Form Factor 1RU, rack-mountable (19-inch EIA) Dimensions (W x L x H) 1.72 x 17.16 x 16.34 in. (4.37 x 43.59 x 41.50 cm) Weight 19.84 lb (9 kg) Information About DS-C9148S-K9 The Cisco DS-C9148S-K9 MDS 9148S delivers 48 ports of 16-Gbps Fibre Channel in a fixed configuration. Available as a 12-port base model or with all 48 ports enabled, it supports on-demand scalability via a 12-port activation license, allowing organizations to expand as needed without hardware replacement. Running on Cisco NX-OS, this switch provides a consistent software environment across the MDS platform. It supports automation features like PowerOn Auto Provisioning and Cisco Prime DCNM, simplifying deployment, management, and diagnostics. Key Features: Fixed 48-Port FC Design: Scalable from 12 to 48 ports with license-based expansion 16 Gbps Auto-Sensing Fibre Channel: Supports 2/4/8/16 Gbps speeds per port Smart Zoning & PortChannel Support: Reduces hardware and management overhead NX-OS & DCNM Integration: Unified software for deployment, provisioning, and monitoring PowerOn Auto Provisioning: Streamlines initial setup and configuration Compact Design: 1RU form factor for high-density data center deployments The DS-C9148S-K9 provides the high throughput and low latency demanded by modern SAN infrastructures, with flexible licensing and management tools built-in.
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Key features
- Fixed 48-Port FC Design: Scalable from 12 to 48 ports with license-based expansion
- 16 Gbps Auto-Sensing Fibre Channel: Supports 2/4/8/16 Gbps speeds per port
- Smart Zoning & PortChannel Support: Reduces hardware and management overhead
- NX-OS & DCNM Integration: Unified software for deployment, provisioning, and monitoring
- PowerOn Auto Provisioning: Streamlines initial setup and configuration
- Compact Design: 1RU form factor for high-density data center deployments
Specifications
| Manufacturer part number | DS-C9148S-K9 |
|---|---|
| Condition | New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Networking |
| Part Number | DS-C9148S-K9 |
| Subcatecory | Fibre Channel SAN Switches |
| Series | Cisco MDS 9148S |
| Ports | 48 x 16-Gbps FC (12-port base or 48-port bundle) |
| Port Speed | 2/4/8/16 Gbps (autosensing) |
| Performance | 16 Gbps dedicated per port |
| Buffer Credits | 256 (per 4-port group), up to 253 (per port) |
| PortChannel | Up to 16 physical links |
| Software | Cisco NX-OS, Cisco Prime DCNM |
| Form Factor | 1RU, rack-mountable (19-inch EIA) |
| Dimensions (W x L x H) | 1.72 x 17.16 x 16.34 in. (4.37 x 43.59 x 41.50 cm) |
| Weight | 19.84 lb (9 kg) |
| Product type | Fibre Channel SAN Switches |
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