{"product_id":"ds-c9148s-48pk9-mds-9148s-48-port-16g-multilayer-fabric-switch","title":"DS-C9148S-48PK9 MDS 9148S 48-port 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDS-C9148S-48PK9 Cisco MDS 9148S 48-Port 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHigh-Density, Low-Latency Fibre Channel Switch for Enterprise-Class SAN Deployments\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"222\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"297\" data-start=\"226\"\u003eCisco MDS 9148S 48-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch (DS-C9148S-48PK9)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance, enterprise-class \u003cstrong data-end=\"352\" data-start=\"338\"\u003eSAN switch\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for \u003cstrong data-end=\"408\" data-start=\"366\"\u003esmall to medium-sized storage networks\u003c\/strong\u003e that demand low latency, high availability, and scalable Fibre Channel connectivity. As part of the trusted \u003cstrong data-end=\"542\" data-start=\"517\"\u003eCisco MDS 9000 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, the MDS 9148S delivers advanced storage networking capabilities in a compact \u003cstrong data-end=\"640\" data-start=\"621\"\u003e1RU form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1123\" data-start=\"643\"\u003eEquipped with \u003cstrong data-end=\"711\" data-start=\"657\"\u003e48 fully licensed 16-Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, the switch supports \u003cstrong data-end=\"779\" data-start=\"733\"\u003eautosensing speeds of 2, 4, 8, and 16 Gbps\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling seamless integration with existing SAN infrastructures while providing a clear upgrade path for higher-speed storage. With an \u003cstrong data-end=\"951\" data-start=\"916\"\u003eaggregate bandwidth of 768 Gbps\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"980\" data-start=\"953\"\u003esub-microsecond latency\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1026\" data-start=\"986\"\u003eup to 8,000 buffer-to-buffer credits\u003c\/strong\u003e, the MDS 9148S ensures consistent performance for latency-sensitive, mission-critical workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1536\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003eRunning \u003cstrong data-end=\"1152\" data-start=\"1133\"\u003eCisco MDS NX-OS\u003c\/strong\u003e, the switch offers rich SAN features including \u003cstrong data-end=\"1237\" data-start=\"1200\"\u003ehardware-based intelligent zoning\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1263\" data-start=\"1239\"\u003eVirtual SANs (VSANs)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1300\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003eNPIV and NPV for virtualization\u003c\/strong\u003e, and advanced diagnostics such as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1335\"\u003eSFP monitoring, port tracking, and IO Accelerator\u003c\/strong\u003e. Support for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1420\" data-start=\"1402\"\u003eFC, FCP, FICON\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1460\" data-start=\"1426\"\u003eFC-NVMe (via software upgrade)\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it future-ready for modern flash and NVMe-based storage environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1880\" data-start=\"1538\"\u003eBuilt for nonstop operations, the Cisco MDS 9148S includes \u003cstrong data-end=\"1643\" data-start=\"1597\"\u003edual hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1670\" data-start=\"1645\"\u003eredundant fan modules\u003c\/strong\u003e, and front-to-back airflow for efficient cooling. Strong security features - such as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1790\" data-start=\"1754\"\u003eRole-Based Access Control (RBAC)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1802\" data-start=\"1792\"\u003eRADIUS\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1819\" data-start=\"1808\"\u003eTACACS+ \u003c\/strong\u003e- help meet enterprise governance and compliance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2149\" data-start=\"1882\"\u003eFully interoperable with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1941\" data-start=\"1907\"\u003eCisco MDS 9700 and 9300 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1956\" data-start=\"1943\"\u003eCisco UCS\u003c\/strong\u003e, and third-party Fibre Channel storage systems, the Cisco MDS 9148S is an ideal solution for organizations seeking a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2148\" data-start=\"2074\"\u003ereliable, scalable, and high-performance 16Gb Fibre Channel SAN switch\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Cisco MDS 9148S 48-Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch (DS-C9148S-48PK9)\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\" title=\"Cisco MDS 9148S | DS-C9148S-48PK9 - Data Sheet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco MDS 9148S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS-C9148S-48PK9\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco MDS 9000 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre Channel SAN Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Deployment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall to Medium-Sized Enterprise SANs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed Configuration, Rack-Mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRack Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 Rack Unit (1RU)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFibre Channel Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 × 16G Fibre Channel SFP+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePort Speed Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 \/ 4 \/ 8 \/ 16 Gbps (Auto-Sensing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePort Licensing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll 48 Ports Licensed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsole Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × RJ-45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManagement Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × 10\/100\/1000 Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSB Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × USB (Configuration \u0026amp; 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Cooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInteroperability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco MDS 9700, MDS 9300, Nexus Storage Switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUCS Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco UCS Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThird-Party SAN Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (Standards-Based Fibre Channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Case – SAN Edge\/Core\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Performance 16G Fibre Channel Switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Case – Virtualization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise Virtualized Storage Fabrics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Case – Scalability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Licensed 48-Port SAN Expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitch Chassis (SFPs, Cables Sold Separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\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 title=\"Shipping and Returns\" href=\"https:\/\/networkoutlet.com\/pages\/shipping\" 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\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs for DS-C9148S-48PK9:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the 48 ports operate at different Fibre Channel speeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, each port supports autosensing at 2, 4, 8, or 16 Gbps depending on the SFP used.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this switch suitable for core or edge SAN deployments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's ideal for edge deployments or as a top-of-rack SAN switch in small and medium environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the switch support NVMe over Fibre Channel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, NVMe\/FC is supported with a software upgrade and proper configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it possible to license ports in stages?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, you can purchase base and incremental port licenses for flexible scalability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this be managed through Cisco DCNM?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, the MDS 9148S is fully manageable via Cisco DCNM and NX-OS CLI.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cisco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46731866112161,"sku":"DS-C9148S-48PK9","price":27000.0,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2216\/8673\/files\/DS-C9148S-48PK9-MDS-9148S-48-port-16G-Multilayer-Fabric-Switch.jpg?v=1784706478","url":"https:\/\/www.foxti.com.br\/products\/ds-c9148s-48pk9-mds-9148s-48-port-16g-multilayer-fabric-switch","provider":"FoxTI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}