Cisco DS-C9148T-24PETK9Uncategorized

MDS 9148T 32G Fibre Channel SAN Switch

Product Description

The Cisco DS-C9148T-24PETK9 from Cisco Systems is a high-performance 32-Gigabit Fibre Channel SAN switch from the Cisco MDS 9000 Series, built for enterprise storage networks requiring high throughput, low latency, and mission-critical reliability.

This switch comes with 24 active 32G Fibre Channel ports and supports expansion up to 48 ports via on-demand licensing, making it ideal for growing SAN fabrics. Running Cisco NX-OS software, it provides advanced automation, integrated analytics, and security features to optimize SAN performance and simplify management.

Designed for virtualized environments, large-scale storage arrays, and high-performance applications, the DS-C9148T-24PETK9 ensures consistent storage connectivity with enterprise-grade uptime.

Model Type

Fibre Channel SAN Switch — 24× 32G FC Ports (Expandable to 48)

Category

Networking – Storage Area Network (SAN) Switch

Key Features

24 Active 32G Fibre Channel Ports — High-speed connectivity for servers, storage arrays, and SAN fabrics.

Port Expansion via Licensing — Scale up to 48 ports to support future growth.

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

Integrated Telemetry & Analytics — Proactively monitors SAN performance and detects congestion.

Enterprise Reliability — Redundant power and cooling for nonstop operations and nondisruptive upgrades.

1RU Rack-Mount Form Factor — Compact design suitable for top-of-rack deployment.

Technical Specs at a Glance

Typical Use Cases

Enterprise SAN Networks — Connects servers and storage systems with high-bandwidth Fibre Channel links.

Virtualized Data Centers — Supports storage workloads for VMware, Hyper-V, and enterprise applications.

High-Performance Workloads — Optimized for databases, analytics, and mission-critical storage operations.

Scalable SAN Expansion — Ideal for upgrading existing 16G or 32G Fibre Channel infrastructures.