CISCO DS-C9148-32P-K9 MDS 9148 Multi Layer Fabric Switch with 32 active ports - Used
This Used Cisco MDS 9148-32P-K9 Fibre Channel switch provides enterprise-grade SAN connectivity with high performance, advanced security features, and simplified management. Designed to handle intensive data centre workloads, it supports up to 32 ports at 8 Gbps, offering scalable and reliable fabric switching across your storage environment.
Its robust feature set includes VSAN isolation, Fibre Channel security protocols, and advanced diagnostics, making it ideal for mid-to-large SAN deployments. The MDS 9148’s compatibility with various Fibre Channel standards and its integration with Cisco Data Center Network Manager ensure simplified provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance.
✔ Key Features & Benefits
✔ 32 x 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports for scalable, high-speed SAN performance
✔ Autosensing port speeds: 1/2/4/8 Gbps for backward compatibility
✔ VSAN-based fabric isolation and zoning for secure SAN segmentation
✔ Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays for high availability
✔ In-band and out-of-band management access via CLI, SNMP, and DCNM
✔ Enterprise diagnostics tools: SPAN, FC ping/traceroute, POST, and syslog
✔ Advanced zoning, RBAC, SSHv2, and SNMPv3 ensure secure operations
✔ Fabric scalability up to 239 switches and 6,000 active nodes
✔ Ideal Uses
✔ Enterprise SANs requiring high-density, high-throughput fibre switching
✔ Secure multi-tenant virtualized storage environments with VSAN isolation
✔ Scalable Fibre Channel fabrics with PortChannel and trunking features
✔ Data centres needing zero-downtime software upgrades and diagnostics
✔ Specifications
✔ Condition: Refurbished device with minor scratches and scuffs. Device has been extensively tested and is fully functional.
✔ Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
✔ Ports: 32 x 8Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ ports (license-activated)
✔ Port Speed: Autosensing 1/2/4/8 Gbps
✔ Fabric Scalability: Up to 239 switches, 6,000 active nodes
✔ ISL Trunking: Up to 16 ports/channel, with auto load balancing
✔ Aggregate Bandwidth: 384 Gbps full duplex
✔ Diagnostics: POST, loopback, SPAN, FC ping/traceroute, syslog
✔ Security: VSAN, RBAC (RADIUS/TACACS+), SSHv2, SNMPv3
✔ Management: CLI, DCNM, Device Manager, Quick Config Wizard
✔ Power Supplies: Dual 300W AC hot-swappable redundant
✔ Power Consumption: Max 101W fully populated
✔ Operating Temp: 0°C to 40°C
✔ Dimensions: 1.72 x 17.16 x 18.89 in (4.47 x 43.59 x 47.98 cm)
✔ Weight: 10 kg (with dual PSUs)
✔ Warranty: 3 Month Carry-in Warranty
✔ What's in the Box: Switch, Power Cable