Transceivers & optics
Cisco MDS 9148T 32-Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch
VPN# DS-C9148T-48PETK9
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- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Switch
- Number of Fibre Channel Ports
- 48
- Ethernet Technology
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 48
- TAA Compliant
- Yes
- Expansion Slot Type
- SFP+
- Brand Name
- Cisco
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
- TAA-compliant & government contract-vehicle ready
Overview
Cisco MDS 9148T 32-Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch - 50 Ports - 32 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - 2 x RJ-45 - Gigabit Ethernet - 48 x Total Expansion Slots - 48 x SFP+ Slots - Rack-mountable - 1U - Redundant Power Supply - TAA Compliant (part number DS-C9148T-48PETK9) is supplied by Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, in the Cisco SAN Switches category. Number of Fibre Channel Ports: 48.
50 Ports - 32 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - 2 x RJ-45 - Gigabit Ethernet - 48 x Total Expansion Slots - 48 x SFP+ Slots - Rack-mountable - 1U - Redundant Power Supply - TAA Compliant
• High performance: MDS 9148T architecture, with centralized nonblocking arbitration, provides consistent 32-Gbps low-latency performance across all traffic conditions for every Fibre Channel port on the switch. • Capital Expenditures (CapEx) savings: The 32-Gbps ports allow users to deploy them with existing 16- or 8-Gbps transceivers provide investment protection with an option to upgrade to 32-Gbps transceivers and adapters whenever needed. • High availability: MDS 9148V switches is designed to provide 99.999% availability. It provides such outstanding availability and reliability by providing redundancy on all major components, such as the power supply and cooling subsystems. Dual power supplies also facilitate redundant power grids. In addition, port-channel link members can be striped across the three 16-port port groups, thus providing additional high availability. • Growth in small increments: The MDS 9148T Fibre Channel switch provides an option to deploy as few as twenty-four 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports in the entry-level variant, which can grow in increments of 8 ports to up to 48 ports. This setup allows four possible configurations of 24, 32, 40, and 48 ports. • Next-generation ASIC: The MDS 9148T Fibre Channel switch is powered by the same high-performance 32-Gbps Cisco ASIC that powers the Cisco MDS 32-Gbps Fibre Channel product portfolio.
Key specifications: Number of Fibre Channel Ports: 48 · Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports: 2 · Total Number of Ports: 50 · Number of Active Ports: 48 · Compatible Rack Unit: 1U · Height: 1.7" mm · Width: 17.3" mm · Depth: 22.3" mm.
TAA-compliant and GPC-payable. Request a quote for current pricing, stock, and lead time.
Highlights
- High performance: MDS 9148T architecture, with centralized nonblocking arbitration, provides consistent 32-Gbps low-latency performance across all traffic conditions for every Fibre Channel port on the switch.
- Capital Expenditures (CapEx) savings: The 32-Gbps ports allow users to deploy them with existing 16- or 8-Gbps transceivers provide investment protection with an option to upgrade to 32-Gbps transceivers and adapters whenever needed.
- High availability: MDS 9148V switches is designed to provide 99.999% availability. It provides such outstanding availability and reliability by providing redundancy on all major components, such as the power supply and cooling subsystems. Dual power supplies also facilitate redundant power grids. In addition, port-channel link members can be striped across the three 16-port port groups, thus providing additional high availability.
- Growth in small increments: The MDS 9148T Fibre Channel switch provides an option to deploy as few as twenty-four 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports in the entry-level variant, which can grow in increments of 8 ports to up to 48 ports. This setup allows four possible configurations of 24, 32, 40, and 48 ports.
- Next-generation ASIC: The MDS 9148T Fibre Channel switch is powered by the same high-performance 32-Gbps Cisco ASIC that powers the Cisco MDS 32-Gbps Fibre Channel product portfolio.
- Higher scalability: Increased fabric scalability provides more flexibility for a variety of SAN architectures.
- Telemetry: Fibre Channel and Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) headers can be inspected without the need for any external taps or appliances. The resulting metrics can be analyzed on the switch and also exported using a dedicated 1- or 10-Gbps Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) port for telemetry and analytics purposes#.
- Intelligent services: Auto-zone, Smart Zoning, slow-drain detection and isolation, Virtual SAN (VSAN) and Inter-VSAN routing (IVR), and fabricwide Quality of Service (QoS) enable migration from SAN islands to enterprise.wide storage networks. Traffic encryption is optionally available to meet stringent security requirements.
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco Cisco MDS 9148T 32-Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch - 50 Ports - 32 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - 2 x RJ-45 - Gigabit Ethernet - 48 x Total Expansion Slots - 48 x SFP+ Slots - Rack-mountable - 1U datasheet & specifications
Interfaces/Ports
- Number of Fibre Channel Ports
- 48
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports
- 2
- Total Number of Ports
- 50
- Number of Active Ports
- 48
Physical Characteristics
- Compatible Rack Unit
- 1U
- Height
- 1.7" mm
- Width
- 17.3" mm
- Depth
- 22.3" mm
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
- Weight (Approximate)
- 18.74 lb g
Power Description
- Redundant Power Supply
- Yes
- Maximum Power Supply Wattage
- 650 W W
- Plug/Connector Type
- C14
Media & Performance
- Ethernet Technology
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Data Transfer Rate
- 32 Gbit/s Bps
I/O Expansions
- Number of SFP+ Slots
- 48
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 48
- Expansion Slot Type
- SFP+
General Information
- Product Type
- Fibre Channel Switch
- Product Model
- MDS 9148T
Miscellaneous
- TAA Compliant
- Yes
Documents & datasheets
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- Document (PDF)
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco MDS 9148T 32-Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch - 50 Ports - 32 Gbit/s - 48 Fiber Channel Ports - 2 x RJ-45 - Gigabit Ethernet - 48 x Total Expansion Slots - 48 x SFP+ Slots - Rack-mountable - 1U (DS-C9148T-48PETK9) cost?
Pricing for the DS-C9148T-48PETK9 is available on request. Send a quick quote request and a Uniqcli specialist will confirm the current price, stock, and lead time, usually within one business day. Lower pricing is available for volume, GPC, and emergency-acquisition orders.
Is the DS-C9148T-48PETK9 TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Often yes — it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the DS-C9148T-48PETK9 in several countries, so Trade Agreements Act (TAA) status varies by production lot. Uniqcli is an authorized Cisco partner: we confirm the country of origin before shipment, and if a given DS-C9148T-48PETK9 is not TAA-designated, we will source a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model. Either way the result is DoDIN APL-ready procurement for US federal, DoD, state, local, education, healthcare, and enterprise buyers, with Government Purchase Card (GPC) acceptance and FAR-based urgent and emergency acquisition support. Request a TAA-compliant quote for the DS-C9148T-48PETK9 and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time — usually within one business day.
Can I buy the DS-C9148T-48PETK9 as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single DS-C9148T-48PETK9 through the cart, or ask about lower pricing for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) purchases, and emergency or urgent (FAR-based) acquisitions. There is no payment up front: we confirm availability and the final total before invoicing.
Where can I find the DS-C9148T-48PETK9 datasheet and specifications?
The official Cisco datasheet is available on this page (open the gated datasheet for the full PDF), and the Tech Specs section lists ports, power draw, dimensions, and licensing for the DS-C9148T-48PETK9.
Need the DS-C9148T-48PETK9 TAA-compliant for federal or DoD?
Cisco builds this model in multiple countries, so TAA status depends on the production lot. We confirm country of origin before shipment — and if a unit isn't TAA-designated, we'll quote a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model, DoDIN APL-ready and GPC-payable.
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