MDS 9148S 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch
Product Description
The Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 from Cisco Systems is a high-density Fibre Channel SAN switch in the Cisco MDS 9000 Series, built to deliver reliable and scalable storage networking for enterprise data centers.
Engineered for performance-driven SAN environments, this switch provides high port density, low-latency storage transport, and enterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical workloads. It supports advanced fabric services, security, and automation capabilities, enabling organizations to optimize storage traffic and simplify SAN management.
The DS-C9148-48P-K9 is ideal for businesses deploying virtualized infrastructures, large storage arrays, and scalable Fibre Channel fabrics requiring consistent performance and uptime.
Model Type
Fibre Channel SAN Switch — 48× Fibre Channel Ports
Category
Networking – Storage Area Network (SAN) Switch
Key Features
48 Fibre Channel Ports — High-density connectivity for servers, storage arrays, and SAN fabrics.
Flexible Speed Support — Compatible with multiple Fibre Channel speeds for smooth infrastructure upgrades.
Enterprise SAN Management — Supports zoning, monitoring, automation, and fabric services for optimized storage operations.
High Availability Design — Built for mission-critical environments requiring reliability and uptime.
Low-Latency Storage Performance — Optimized for databases, virtualization, and enterprise applications.
Data Center-Ready Form Factor — Compact rack-mount design ideal for scalable SAN deployments.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 |
| Series | MDS 9000 |
| Port Count | 48 |
| Port Type | Fibre Channel |
| Deployment | Enterprise SAN / data center storage fabric |
| Form Factor | Fixed rack-mount switch |
| Use Case | High-density storage networking |
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Storage Fabrics — Connects servers and storage systems with reliable Fibre Channel networking.
Virtualized Infrastructure — Supports storage traffic for VMware, Hyper-V, and enterprise applications.
Backup & Replication Networks — Ensures stable transport for data protection and disaster recovery.
SAN Expansion Projects — Ideal for scaling existing Fibre Channel environments with higher port density.
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