DS-C9148-16P-K9 Cisco MDS 9148 48-Port Multilayer Fiber Channel Network Switch

Cisco MDS 9148 DS-C9148-16P-K9

The Cisco MDS 9148 (DS-C9148-16P-K9) is a Fibre Channel switch designed for storage area networks that connect servers to disk arrays, all-flash storage and tape libraries. This model is part of the Cisco MDS 9000 Series and runs Cisco NX-OS.

It provides 48 Fibre Channel ports for connecting host bus adapters, storage controllers and inter-switch links. Standard Fibre Channel fabric services, such as zoning and name server, support secure, well-organized storage connectivity. Keeping storage on its own fabric shields it from LAN traffic spikes. Transceiver speed ratings matter in Fibre Channel, so match optics to your target speed. For high availability, many SAN designs use two independent fabrics so that every server and array has redundant paths. It works well for fabric expansion or like-for-like replacement. Check host bus adapter, storage array and optic compatibility before adding the switch to an existing fabric.

Many organizations keep identical SAN switch models across each fabric to simplify firmware management and support. Good fabric design makes data migration and array expansion much easier. Zoning adds a layer of access control between servers and storage. Part number DS-C9148-16P-K9 identifies this exact hardware configuration for straightforward purchasing and asset tracking. Storage vendors publish interoperability matrices worth checking before rollout. Fibre Channel was designed specifically for storage traffic and delivers consistent, in-order frame delivery. Order the DS-C9148-16P-K9 today to add Fibre Channel SAN switching to your infrastructure.

Key Benefits

• 48 ports
• Layer 3
• Cisco NX-OS

• No. Of Ports: 48-Ports
• Product Type: Fibre Channel

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