• Cisco DS-X9748-3072K9 48-port 64G Fibre Channel switch
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Cisco DS-X9748-3072K9 | 48x 64G Fibre Channel ports | line-rate | hot-swappable | MDS 9700 director

DS-X9748-3072K9

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Description

High-density 48-port 64G Fibre Channel module for MDS 9700 directors, delivering line-rate performance per port for modern SAN cores and edges. Supports FC-NVMe along with traditional FC workloads, with backward compatibility to 32G/16G/8G to ease phased upgrades. Hot-swappable design fits MDS 9700 chassis for scalable, resilient fabric expansion.

Features

- 48-port high-density 64G Fibre Channel for scalable SAN fabrics
- Line-rate performance across all ports
- Backward compatibility to 32G/16G/8G for seamless migrations
- Supports FC-NVMe to accelerate modern storage workloads
- Hot-swappable for non-disruptive serviceability
- Advanced fabric services including VSANs and zoning (software-dependent)

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
- Per-port speed: up to 64G FC
- Supported FC speeds: 64G/32G/16G/8G (auto-negotiation)
- Workloads: FC-NVMe and FCP
- Transceivers: 64G/32G/16G FC optics (sold separately)
- Form factor: line card for MDS 9700 directors
- Hot-swap capable: Yes
- Fabric features: VSANs, zoning, NPIV (software-dependent)
- Compatibility: MDS 9700 series chassis
- Throughput: line-rate on all ports

FAQs

Q: Is this module backward compatible with 32G/16G/8G FC optics?
A: Yes. Ports can auto-negotiate to 32G/16G/8G with appropriate optics and cabling.

Q: Are Fibre Channel transceivers included?
A: No. FC optics are sold separately.

Q: Which chassis does it fit?
A: It is designed for MDS 9700 series directors.

Q: Does it support NVMe over Fibre Channel (FC-NVMe)?
A: Yes, it supports FC-NVMe alongside traditional FCP workloads.

Q: Are additional licenses required?
A: Base switching is supported; some advanced features may require additional licensing depending on software releases.

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