• Cisco DS-X9448768B8K9 48-port Fibre Channel line card motherboard
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Cisco DS-X9448768B8K9 | 48x 16G Fibre Channel line card + 48x 8G SW SFP+ optics (850nm, up to 150 m OM3, LC)

DS-X9448768B8K9

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Description

High-density 48-port 16Gbps Fibre Channel line card for MDS 9700 directors, supplied with forty-eight 8G shortwave SFP+ optics for immediate SAN deployment. Auto-negotiates across 4/8/16G FC speeds, enabling flexible migration and mixed-speed fabrics. Ideal for core, edge, and director-class SAN designs.

Features

- 48-port high-density 16G FC connectivity for director-class SANs
- Includes 48x 8G SW SFP+ optics for immediate deployment
- Flexible speed operation for mixed-generation environments
- Comprehensive monitoring and diagnostics for SAN reliability

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

- Ports: 48x Fibre Channel, line-rate up to 16 Gbps per port
- Optics included: 48x 8G FC SW SFP+ transceivers
- Optic characteristics (included): 850nm shortwave; typical reach up to 150 m on OM3 multimode; LC duplex connector
- Form factor for optics: SFP+ (FC)
- Speed support: 4/8/16G FC auto-negotiation (port and optic dependent)
- Platform compatibility: MDS 9700 series directors (e.g., 9706/9710/9718) per release notes
- Fabric support: operates with appropriate matching fabric modules installed in chassis
- Diagnostics: DOM/optical monitoring and FC link diagnostics (platform dependent)

FAQs

Q: Can I operate ports at 16G with the included 8G SW SFP+ optics?
A: No. Ports will operate at 8G when using 8G optics. To run 16G, install compatible 16G optics and cabling.

Q: What fiber and reach are supported by the included optics?
A: 8G shortwave (850nm) optics typically support up to 150 m on OM3 multimode fiber with LC connectors. Actual reach depends on fiber type and quality.

Q: Is this module hot-swappable in an MDS director?
A: Yes, it supports online insertion and removal following the platform’s maintenance procedures.

Q: Does this require specific fabric modules in the chassis?
A: Yes. Ensure the chassis has compatible fabric modules installed and that fabric generations are not mixed.

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