Name: DS-C9148S-D48PSK9 Cisco MDS 9148S 48 x Ports 16Gb/s Managed 1U Rack-Mountable Fibre Channel Switch
Brand: Cisco
SKU: DS-C9148S-D48PSK9
Price: 4919.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Cisco MDS 9148S switch delivers 48 Fibre Channel ports at 16Gb/s speeds to provide fast and reliable SAN connectivity. It's built for data center environments needing compact hardware that fits standard racks without sacrificing performance. This switch is often used to connect servers and storage systems, helping ensure smooth data flow and network stability.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	DS-C9148S-D48PSK9
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	48
Number of Ports	48-Ports
Port Type	SFP+
Port Speed	16 Gbps
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	1536 Gbps
VLAN Support	No
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 2
Connector Type	SFP+

Management and Configuration
Remote Protocols	Yes
Management Interfaces	CLI, Web GUI, SSH, Telnet, Serial Console (RJ-45), SNMP
Security Features	Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Secure Shell (SSH), ACLs, Port Security, VSANs
Management Type	In-band and Out-of-band (Ethernet)
Remote Management Protocol	SSH, Telnet, HTTPS, SNMP

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus
Compliant Standards	Fibre Channel (FC-SAN), FC-FS

Product Description
The Cisco MDS 9148S is a 48-port Fibre Channel switch designed for storage area networks (SANs). It provides high-speed 16Gb/s connectivity, making it ideal for data centers and enterprises that require reliable and scalable storage communication. Often found in medium to large-scale SAN deployments, this switch supports storage administrators and IT professionals who need efficient, manageable, and robust network infrastructure to connect servers and storage arrays. Key Features Offers 48 high-performance Fibre Channel ports supporting 16Gb/s data rates Includes advanced management tools for monitoring and configuration Designed to fit into standard 1U rack spaces to save data center room Supports resilient fabric design to ensure continuous operation Integrates well with existing Cisco storage networking solutions This switch is typically deployed in data centers where storage traffic demands high throughput and low latency. It plays a crucial role in maintaining storage network efficiency and reliability. The Cisco MDS 9148S helps organizations keep storage resources connected with minimal downtime and streamlined management.

Use Cases
The Cisco MDS 9148S switch is primarily deployed in enterprise SAN environments requiring high-speed and reliable storage connectivity. It is well-suited for data centers and IT organizations managing centralized storage arrays, where space constraints demand compact yet scalable rack-mount solutions. How It’s Used: Connecting virtualization hosts to shared storage in enterprise data centers to facilitate efficient VM migration and high availability. Integrating storage clusters in mid-size data centers for improved data throughput and redundancy. Supporting mission-critical applications in financial institutions that require low latency and consistent storage network performance. Enabling scalable SAN fabric expansion in healthcare IT environments with strict uptime and compliance requirements. Providing high-bandwidth connectivity for media and entertainment workflows involving large file transfers and real-time editing. By delivering consistent 16Gb/s Fibre Channel performance in a 1U form factor, the Cisco MDS 9148S promotes operational efficiency and simplifies rack deployments. Its managed capabilities help maintain storage network stability and scalability as organizational storage demands evolve.