MDS 9148S 16G Fibre Channel SAN Switch
Product Description
The Cisco DS-C9148S-12PK9 is a compact, high-performance Fibre Channel SAN switch from the Cisco MDS 9100 Series, designed to deliver reliable storage connectivity for enterprise and mid-size data centers.
This multilayer fabric switch provides 12 active 16-Gbps Fibre Channel ports with the ability to scale up to 48 ports through on-demand licensing, making it ideal for organizations planning gradual SAN expansion. It delivers low-latency storage networking, advanced security features, and enterprise-class availability for mission-critical workloads.
Powered by Cisco MDS NX-OS software, the switch enables intelligent SAN management, automation, and fabric security, ensuring consistent storage performance and simplified operations.
Model Type
Fibre Channel SAN Switch — Base 12× 16G FC Ports (scalable to 48)
Category
Networking – Storage Area Network (SAN) Switch
Key Features
Scalable Fibre Channel Connectivity — Ships with 12 active ports and supports expansion up to 48 ports via licensing.
16G Line-Rate Performance — Provides dedicated bandwidth per port with autosensing support for 2G, 4G, 8G, and 16G FC devices.
Cisco NX-OS SAN Software — Enables zoning, monitoring, automation, and centralized SAN management.
Enterprise-Class Availability — Supports redundant hot-swappable power supplies, fans, and nondisruptive upgrades for high uptime.
Advanced Security Framework — Includes VSAN isolation, RBAC, secure authentication, and encrypted management protocols.
Compact 1RU Data Center Design — Space-efficient form factor for top-of-rack or distributed SAN deployments.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | DS-C9148S-12PK9 |
| Series | Cisco MDS 9100 |
| Base Ports | 12 active (expandable to 48) |
| Port Type | 16G Fibre Channel |
| Speed Support | 2G / 4G / 8G / 16G autosensing |
| Software | Cisco MDS NX-OS |
| Form Factor | 1RU rack-mount |
| Deployment | Enterprise SAN / data center fabric |
| Use Case | Scalable storage networking |
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise SAN Deployments — Provides scalable storage connectivity for servers and enterprise arrays.
Growing Data Centers — Ideal for organizations that need a SAN switch that can expand as storage demand increases.
Backup & Replication Fabrics — Ensures reliable Fibre Channel transport for DR and replication environments.
Virtualized Storage Infrastructure — Supports storage traffic for hypervisors, databases, and mission-critical apps.
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