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Cisco DS-X9448H768K9 | 48 x 16G Fibre Channel switching module | 768 Gbps fabric | VSAN, IVR-ready | license-ready

DS-X9448H768K9

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Description

High-density 48-port Fibre Channel module delivering sustained line-rate 4/8/16 Gbps performance for enterprise SAN cores and edges. Provides mature fabric services including VSANs, advanced zoning, QoS, and Inter-VSAN Routing (license). Ideal for scalable, low-latency SAN designs and consolidation of host and storage connectivity.

Features

- 48 x 16G FC ports for high-density SAN connectivity
- Line-rate performance with predictable low latency
- Comprehensive fabric services: VSANs, zoning, QoS
- IVR-ready for secure, segmented multi-tenant fabrics
- Backward compatibility with 8G/4G Fibre Channel devices

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

- Port count: 48 x Fibre Channel
- Port speed: 4/8/16 Gbps auto-negotiation (line-rate on all ports)
- Aggregate module bandwidth: up to 768 Gbps
- Optics: 16G FC SFP+ (backward-compatible with 8G/4G FC SFPs)
- Fabric services: VSANs, zoning, QoS, RSCN suppression
- Advanced features: Inter-VSAN Routing (license), slow-drain detection/mitigation
- Compatibility: MDS 9700 series director chassis (e.g., 9706, 9710, 9718)
- Telemetry: counters and buffer utilization visibility (NX-OS feature-dependent)
- Use cases: core/edge SAN, host/storage aggregation, fabric expansion
- Software: Cisco MDS NX-OS (feature availability by license)

FAQs

Q: Is this module backward-compatible with 8G and 4G devices?
A: Yes. Ports auto-negotiate to 4/8/16 Gbps for seamless interoperability.

Q: Which optics do I need?
A: Use 16G FC SFP+ transceivers for 16G links; 8G/4G FC SFPs can be used at their respective speeds.

Q: Does it support Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR)?
A: Yes, IVR is supported with the appropriate license on NX-OS.

Q: What chassis can it be installed in?
A: It is intended for MDS 9700 series directors such as the 9706, 9710, and 9718.

Q: Is line-rate forwarding available on all 48 ports?
A: Yes. The module is designed for line-rate forwarding across all 48 FC ports.

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