{"product_id":"ds-c9148s-d12p8k9-cisco-mds-9148s-16g-multilayer-fabric-switch","title":"DS-C9148S-D12P8K9 Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDS-C9148S-D12P8K9 Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Density 16-Gbps Fibre Channel Switch with Advanced SAN Analytics and Scalability\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"616\" data-start=\"213\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"217\"\u003eCisco MDS 9148S 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch (DS-C9148S-D12P8K9)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance, enterprise-grade \u003cstrong data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eSAN switching solution\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for small to mid-sized data centers running \u003cstrong data-end=\"441\" data-start=\"403\"\u003emission-critical storage workloads\u003c\/strong\u003e. Combining high port density, ultra-low latency, and advanced SAN services, the MDS 9148S delivers reliable, scalable Fibre Channel connectivity in a compact 1RU form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1101\" data-start=\"618\"\u003eThe switch supports up to \u003cstrong data-end=\"690\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e48 autosensing 16-Gbps Fibre Channel ports\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong data-end=\"734\" data-start=\"699\"\u003epay-as-you-grow licensing model\u003c\/strong\u003e that activates \u003cstrong data-end=\"773\" data-start=\"750\"\u003e12 ports by default\u003c\/strong\u003e and allows seamless expansion as storage requirements grow. With \u003cstrong data-end=\"871\" data-start=\"839\"\u003e768 Gbps switching bandwidth\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"901\" data-start=\"873\"\u003e384 Mpps forwarding rate\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"947\" data-start=\"907\"\u003esub-microsecond port-to-port latency\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Cisco MDS 9148S ensures predictable performance for latency-sensitive applications such as databases, virtualization, and enterprise storage arrays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1103\"\u003eBuilt on \u003cstrong data-end=\"1135\" data-start=\"1112\"\u003eCisco NX-OS for SAN\u003c\/strong\u003e, the MDS 9148S provides advanced storage networking features including \u003cstrong data-end=\"1231\" data-start=\"1207\"\u003eVirtual SANs (VSANs)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"1233\"\u003eInter-VSAN Routing (IVR)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1304\" data-start=\"1267\"\u003ehardware-based intelligent zoning\u003c\/strong\u003e for secure traffic segmentation. Enhanced virtualization support - such as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1391\" data-start=\"1378\"\u003eNPIV, NPV\u003c\/strong\u003e, and tight \u003cstrong data-end=\"1433\" data-start=\"1403\"\u003eVMware vCenter integration \u003c\/strong\u003e- makes it ideal for modern virtualized data centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1929\" data-start=\"1487\"\u003eEnterprise-class reliability is delivered through \u003cstrong data-end=\"1588\" data-start=\"1537\"\u003eredundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans\u003c\/strong\u003e, extensive \u003cstrong data-end=\"1631\" data-start=\"1600\"\u003ebuffer credits (up to 4096)\u003c\/strong\u003e for long-distance Fibre Channel links, and integrated analytics for real-time monitoring and telemetry. Strong security features, including \u003cstrong data-end=\"1820\" data-start=\"1772\"\u003eRBAC, secure boot, digitally signed firmware\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1878\" data-start=\"1826\"\u003eFIPS 140-2 compliance (with appropriate modules)\u003c\/strong\u003e, help meet regulatory and compliance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2193\" data-start=\"1931\"\u003eCompatible with \u003cstrong data-end=\"1988\" data-start=\"1947\"\u003eCisco MDS 9700, 9200, and 9100 series\u003c\/strong\u003e, as well as third-party Fibre Channel devices and \u003cstrong data-end=\"2052\" data-start=\"2039\"\u003eCisco UCS\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Cisco MDS 9148S is an ideal choice for organizations seeking a \u003cstrong data-end=\"2192\" data-start=\"2121\"\u003escalable, secure, and high-performance 16G Fibre Channel SAN switch\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Cisco MDS 9148S 16Gb Fibre Channel Switch (DS-C9148S-D12P8K9)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\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=\"DS-C9148S-D12P8K9 | Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch - Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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-D12P8K9\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 Mid-Sized Enterprise SANs, Mission-Critical Storage\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 (Max)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 × 16-Gbps Fibre Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Activated Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 Ports (License-Upgradeable to 48)\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 Activation Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePay-as-You-Grow Licensing\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\u003eUSB Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 × USB (Image \u0026amp; 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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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs for DS-C9148S-D12P8K9:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I expand the number of active ports later?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, the switch supports a license-based model to scale from 12 to 48 active ports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this switch suitable for high-performance SAN environments?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsolutely, it offers 16-Gbps Fibre Channel performance with sub-microsecond latency and advanced diagnostics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the switch support SAN analytics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, it has an integrated analytics engine for real-time visibility into I\/O flows and congestion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat virtualization features are supported?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MDS 9148S supports NPV, NPIV, and is fully compatible with VMware vCenter for virtual SAN environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I manage this switch remotely?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, you can manage it using Cisco DCNM, CLI, SNMP, and WebUI for remote and centralized configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cisco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46731872108705,"sku":"DS-C9148S-D12P8K9","price":28500.0,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2216\/8673\/files\/DS-C9148S-D12P8K9-Cisco-MDS-9148S-16G-Multilayer-Fabric-Switch.jpg?v=1784706547","url":"https:\/\/www.foxti.com.br\/products\/ds-c9148s-d12p8k9-cisco-mds-9148s-16g-multilayer-fabric-switch","provider":"FoxTI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}