Name: DS-C9148S-D48P8K9 Cisco MDS 9148S 48 x Ports 8Gb/s Managed 1U Rack-Mountable Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: Cisco
SKU: DS-C9148S-D48P8K9
Price: 3749.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Cisco MDS 9148S is a rack-mountable Fibre Channel switch designed to deliver reliable, high-speed connectivity in storage area networks. It fits into data centers aiming to efficiently manage storage traffic with a balance of performance and scalability.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	DS-C9148S-D48P8K9
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	SFP
Port Speed	8 Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	384 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	Serial Console (RJ-45), USB Console, SSH, Telnet, SNMP, HTTP/HTTPS, CLI
Security Features	Zoning, Role-based Access Control (RBAC), RADIUS, TACACS+, SSH, ACLs
Remote Management Protocol	SNMP, SSH, Telnet, HTTP/HTTPS, CLI

Power & Cooling
Fans	Redundant hot-swappable fans
Power Supply	Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.72 x 17.5 x 22.5 in (H x W x D)
Weight	5.00
Operating Temperature	32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, cULus

Product Description
The Cisco MDS 9148S is a Fibre Channel switch that connects multiple storage devices within a SAN, allowing for efficient data transfer and management. Often found in enterprise data centers, this switch is built to handle heavy storage traffic and provide fast, reliable connectivity between servers and storage arrays. Storage administrators and IT professionals typically use this switch to build or expand storage networks that require high bandwidth and low latency. It's commonly integrated into environments demanding continuous data availability and secure fabric management. Key Features 48 ports delivering 8Gb/s Fibre Channel speeds for fast data transfers Comprehensive fabric services including zoning and security options 1U rack-mount form factor suited for dense data center setups Robust management capabilities for ease of deployment and monitoring Supports industry-standard protocols ensuring compatibility with a wide range of storage devices You'll often see this switch deployed in medium to large SANs where high throughput and device connectivity density matter. It plays a central role in streamlining storage traffic and maintaining network stability over time.

Use Cases
The Cisco MDS 9148S switch is typically deployed in enterprise data centers and large-scale storage area networks requiring robust and secure SAN connectivity. It is well-suited for IT professionals managing complex virtualization environments or high-throughput storage clusters that demand consistent performance and advanced zoning capabilities. How It's Used: Connecting blade servers in data centers to centralized storage arrays for improved virtualization workloads. Supporting high-availability environments in financial institutions with secure and segmented storage fabrics. Facilitating large-scale backup and recovery operations by ensuring fast and reliable data transfers in enterprise IT settings. Integrating storage resources across geographically dispersed edge computing sites that require efficient SAN traffic management. Enabling dynamic provisioning and zoning in cloud service provider infrastructures to optimize multi-tenant storage access. By delivering scalable and managed Fibre Channel connectivity, the Cisco MDS 9148S enhances operational efficiency and SAN reliability. It supports growing storage demands with consistent throughput while maintaining secure fabric segmentation, making it a practical choice for data centers focused on performance and control.