Cisco DS-C9148S-48PK9 MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch with 48 enabled ports

Features

• High-performance, multi-protocol support for Fibre Channel, FICON, and FCoE
• Non-blocking architecture with 768 Gbps chassis bandwidth
• Designed for enterprise-class data centers with high availability and security
• Energy-efficient design with optimized cooling
• Advanced traffic management with QoS and traffic shaping
• Comprehensive diagnostic and troubleshooting tools
• Hot-swappable components for enhanced serviceability
• Scalable up to 48 ports for future growth
• Integrated network management and monitoring tools
• Support for virtual SANs (VSANs) for secure networking

Technical Specifications

• Model: Cisco DS-C9148S-48PK9
• Ports: 48 Fibre Channel ports (48 enabled)
• Switching Bandwidth: 768 Gbps
• Form Factor: 1 rack unit (1RU)
• Protocols: Fibre Channel (FC), FICON, Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
• Throughput: Up to 16 Gbps per port
• Transceivers: SFP+ (Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus)
• Power Supply: Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies
• Cooling: Redundant, hot-swappable fan modules
• Management: CLI, SNMP, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM)
• Environment: Operating temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Dimensions: 1.72 x 17.3 x 18.9 inches (4.4 x 43.9 x 48 cm)
• Weight: Approximately 17.6 pounds (8 kg)

Frequent Ask Questions

• What is the Cisco DS-C9148S-48PK9 MDS 9148S Multilayer Fabric Switch?

  The Cisco DS-C9148S-48PK9 MDS 9148S is a 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch designed for high performance Storage Area Networks (SANs). It comes with 48 enabled ports, providing high-density, high-performance, and enterprise-class reliability.

• What are the primary features of the Cisco MDS 9148S switch?

  Key features include support for 16 Gbps Fibre Channel technology, up to 768 active class of service (CoS) transport schedules, and up to 500 buffer-to-buffer credits per port. It also supports VSAN technology with access control and inter-VSAN routing.

• How does the Cisco MDS 9148S support virtualization?

  The switch offers virtual SAN (VSAN) technology, allowing each physical SAN to be divided into multiple logical SANs. This enables efficient and secure sharing of the physical fabric infrastructure.

• What management tools are available for the Cisco MDS 9148S?

  The Cisco MDS 9148S can be managed with Cisco\'s Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) software for advanced management capabilities, including performance monitoring, diagnostics, and automated provisioning. Command-line interface (CLI) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) are also supported.

• Can the Cisco MDS 9148S integrate with existing SAN networks?

  Yes, the Cisco MDS 9148S is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing SAN environments. It provides backward compatibility with older generation Fibre Channel devices and supports standard-based integration with other vendors\' switches.

• Is the Cisco MDS 9148S scalable?

  Yes, the switch is designed for scalability. You can start with a smaller configuration and expand up to 48 fully enabled ports as your storage network grows. It supports trunking and port channel functionalities to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy.

• What kind of security features does the Cisco MDS 9148S offer?

  The Cisco MDS 9148S offers robust security features such as Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP) for encryption, and port security to protect against unauthorized access. It also supports hardware-based zoning and ACLs for granular access control.

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