{"product_id":"ds-c9148s-12pk9-cisco-mds-9148s-16g-multilayer-fabric-switch","title":"DS-C9148S-12PK9 Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCisco DS-C9148S-12PK9 MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Performance Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Fibre Channel Switch for Storage Networking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"211\"\u003eCisco DS-C9148S-12PK9 MDS 9000 Series Fabric Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"266\"\u003e16G Fibre Channel SAN switch\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to deliver scalable, low-latency storage networking for \u003cstrong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"359\"\u003eenterprise data centers\u003c\/strong\u003e. With a \u003cstrong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"424\"\u003e48-port architecture (12 ports activated by default)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers a flexible, pay-as-you-grow model that allows organizations to expand port capacity as storage demands increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eEngineered for reliability and performance, the DS-C9148S-12PK9 provides \u003cstrong data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eline-rate Fibre Channel switching\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eultra-low latency\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring fast and efficient data transfer across storage networks. It supports \u003cstrong data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"806\"\u003e2\/4\/8\/16 Gbps Fibre Channel speeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it compatible with both legacy and modern storage environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eRunning on \u003cstrong data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eCisco NX-OS\u003c\/strong\u003e, this switch delivers advanced \u003cstrong data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eSAN features\u003c\/strong\u003e such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eVSAN segmentation, Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR), zoning, and traffic management\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling secure and optimized storage connectivity. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003ecredit-based flow control\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures lossless data transport, which is critical for high-performance storage applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eDesigned for high availability, the switch includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1335\"\u003eredundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with support for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003enon-disruptive software upgrades\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring continuous operation in mission-critical environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1704\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003estorage area networks (SAN), data center storage connectivity, backup and disaster recovery systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003eCisco DS-C9148S-12PK9\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a scalable, secure, and high-performance foundation for modern storage infrastructures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications - Cisco DS-C9148S-12PK9 MDS 9000 Series 16G Fibre Channel Fabric Switch\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/storage-networking\/mds-9148s-16g-multilayer-fabric-switch\/datasheet-c78-731523.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cisco DS-C9148S-12PK9 - Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco DS-C9148S-12PK9 MDS 9000 Series Fabric Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS-C9148S-12PK9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultilayer Fabric Switch (SAN Switch)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco MDS 9000 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 × Fibre Channel ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDefault Active Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 ports enabled (expandable via license)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Speeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\/4\/8\/16 Gbps Fibre Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSFP+ Fibre Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to ~768 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForwarding Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine-rate Fibre Channel switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow latency (~700 ns typical)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayer Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultilayer (Layer 2 switching + Layer 3 features like IVR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFabric Services\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZoning, VSAN, Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco NX-OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCLI, SNMP, Web UI, Cisco DCNM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecurity Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVSAN-based segmentation, role-based access control, port security\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQoS Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraffic prioritization and congestion management\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuffering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCredit-based flow control for lossless transport\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransceiver Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel SFP+ optics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Licensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePay-as-you-grow scalability (12 → 48 ports)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundant hot-swappable power supplies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-swappable fan modules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAC or DC options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Rack Unit (1RU), rack-mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 19-inch rack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJumbo Frame Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel frame support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to 40°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeployment Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAN, storage networking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData center storage, backup, disaster recovery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScalability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpandable port licensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Availability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-disruptive software upgrades, redundancy support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew \/ Cisco Certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise SAN, storage fabrics, high-performance storage networks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer free FedEx Ground shipping to all our customers in the continental US. If you need more information on expedited or international shipping please see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/networkoutlet.com\/pages\/shipping\" title=\"Shipping and Returns\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or ask us directly via phone, email or using our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/networkoutlet.com\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Form page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1. How many ports are active on this switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It comes with 12 active ports and supports expansion up to 48 ports via licensing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. What type of connectivity does this switch provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It provides 16G Fibre Channel connectivity for storage networking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. Is this suitable for SAN environments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes, it is specifically designed for storage area networks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. Can additional ports be activated later?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, additional ports can be enabled through licenses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. Which operating system does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt runs on Cisco NX-OS, optimized for data center and SAN operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cisco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46731877843105,"sku":"DS-C9148S-12PK9","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2216\/8673\/files\/DS-C9148S-12PK9-Cisco-MDS-9148S-16G-Multilayer-Fabric-Switch.jpg?v=1784706590","url":"https:\/\/www.foxti.com.br\/products\/ds-c9148s-12pk9-cisco-mds-9148s-16g-multilayer-fabric-switch","provider":"FoxTI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}