• Cisco DS-X9248-48K9 24-port 8Gbps FC module with SFP ports
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Cisco DS-X9248-48K9 | MDS 9000 FC module | 1/2/4/8Gbps | high-density SFP | host-optimized, on-demand port activation

DS-X9248-48K9

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Description

High-density Fibre Channel line card for MDS 9000 directors, delivering flexible 1/2/4/8 Gbps per-port performance with host-optimized buffering and congestion management. Supports on-demand port activation to scale capacity as needed, while hot-swappable design minimizes downtime in mission-critical SANs. Ideal for large virtualized environments and tiered storage fabrics requiring predictable low-latency FC connectivity.

Features

- Flexible 1/2/4/8 Gbps FC per-port for seamless device interoperability
- High-density SFP design to maximize director chassis slot efficiency
- Host-optimized architecture for low-latency, predictable performance
- On-demand licensing to scale ports as your SAN grows
- Hot-swappable for rapid service and minimal downtime

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

- Interface: Fibre Channel (FC), auto-negotiation at 1/2/4/8 Gbps per port
- Port type: SFP FC transceiver slots (shortwave/longwave SFP support based on optics)
- Design: Host-optimized buffering for server-facing workloads
- Scalability: On-demand port activation (license-based) to enable additional ports
- Hot-swap: Online insertion and removal (OIR) supported
- Platform: MDS 9000 family director-class chassis (verify specific chassis and NX-OS compatibility)
- Traffic features: Fabric services, zoning, VSANs, congestion management (platform/OS dependent)
- Environmental: Data-center operating temperature and airflow per chassis specifications

FAQs

Q: Which MDS chassis is this module compatible with?
A: It is designed for MDS 9000 family director-class chassis. Please check the specific chassis and NX-OS release notes to confirm compatibility before deployment.

Q: Does it require licenses to enable all ports?
A: Yes, it typically uses on-demand port activation licensing to enable additional ports in increments. Check your current license status and available activation packs.

Q: What optics are supported?
A: Standard Fibre Channel SFP optics for 1/2/4/8 Gbps operation are supported, including shortwave (SW) and longwave (LW) variants as required by link distance.

Q: Is the module hot-swappable?
A: Yes, the module supports online insertion and removal (OIR) to minimize service interruption.

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