MDS 9148S 16G Fibre Channel Switch

Product Description

The Cisco DS-C9148S-D12PSK9 is a high-performance Fibre Channel SAN switch from the Cisco MDS 9100 Series, designed for enterprise storage networking environments that demand reliability, scalability, and consistent performance.

This model ships with 12 active 16-Gbps Fibre Channel ports and includes 16G short-wave SFP modules, while supporting expansion up to 48 ports through on-demand licensing. It runs on Cisco NX-OS software, providing advanced automation, security, and fabric management features for modern SAN deployments.

With its compact 1RU form factor and non-blocking architecture, the DS-C9148S-D12PSK9 is ideal for top-of-rack SAN fabrics, departmental storage networks, and enterprise data center edge deployments.

Model Type

Fibre Channel SAN Switch — 12× active 16G FC ports (expandable to 48)

Category

Networking – Storage Area Network (SAN) Switch

Key Features

12 Active 16G Fibre Channel Ports — Includes 12 installed 16G SFP+ modules with line-rate performance.

Scalable to 48 Ports — Additional ports can be enabled via Cisco on-demand licensing for future growth.

Auto-Sensing FC Speeds — Supports 4G, 8G, and 16G Fibre Channel devices for backward compatibility.

Cisco NX-OS SAN Software — Provides zoning, monitoring, automation, and centralized SAN management.

Enterprise-Grade Security — Supports VSAN isolation, RBAC authentication, and secure management protocols.

Compact 1RU Form Factor — Ideal for top-of-rack SAN deployments in modern data centers.

Technical Specs at a Glance

Typical Use Cases

Departmental SAN Deployments — Ideal for building standalone Fibre Channel storage networks.

Enterprise Data Center Edge — Functions as an edge or top-of-rack SAN switch in larger fabrics.

Virtualized Storage Environments — Supports storage connectivity for VMware, Hyper-V, and enterprise databases.

Scalable SAN Expansion — Allows organizations to start with fewer ports and grow without replacing hardware.