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DS-C9148-16P-K9
Cisco DS-C9148-16P-K9 MDS 9148 16-Port 8G Fibre Channel Swit...
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DS-C9148-16P-K9 is an 8-Gbps Fibre Channel fabric switch with 16 active ports in a 48-port chassis, not an Ethernet access switch. The enabled-port configuration determines how many connections are available initially; the remaining physical ports require additional activation. Cisco MDS 9148 serves departmental SANs and enterprise storage-fabric edges within the Cisco MDS 9000 Family. The discontinued DS-C9148-32P-K9 sibling starts with 32 active ports instead of 16. Match the initial port entitlement to the required storage connections rather than assuming every visible cage is enabled.
DS-C9148-16P-K9 price for new stock is $2,362.50. DS-C9148-16P-K9 refurb price is $90.72. DS-C9148-16P-K9 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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768 Gbps aggregate switching capacity describes the fully enabled chassis, establishing the expansion ceiling rather than the starting port entitlement. 101W maximum consumption with 48 ports populated by 8-Gbps optics provides a power-planning reference for the expanded configuration. DS-C9148-16P-K9 includes dual AC power supplies and fans, so receiving checks should cover both power paths and cooling operation. The MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch runs NX-OS, with the Cisco Device Manager Quick Configuration Wizard available for initial setup. Optical interface selection and port activation remain separate purchasing decisions.
ORM Systems supplies DS-C9148-16P-K9 new sealed or certified refurbished; refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, including optics bay recognition, firmware verification, and configuration wiped to factory default. Specify the condition, required port entitlements, transceivers, and regional power cords before placing the order. ORM warranty is up to 3-year extended for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units, with 30-day returns on every condition, terms apply; Cisco coverage ended October 31, 2020. Enterprise and volume purchasing includes PO acceptance, Net-30 for government, and RMA with advance replacement, with regional stock and RMA across the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 16 active 8Gbps ports / 48 optical cages |
Max Power Draw | 101W with 48 populated 8Gbps ports |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco service ended October 31, 2020 |
Replacement PID | DS-C9148V-24EK9 / DS-C9148V-24IK9. |
An installed MDS 9148 estate needs a hardware spare without changing its established switch family. Keep the spare's configuration separate from production backups and confirm the required active-port entitlement before acceptance. Specify the exact DS-C9148-16P-K9 identity, selected condition, and included components on the purchase order.
An isolated lab retaining 1-Gbps Fibre Channel equipment needs optics that negotiate that speed. DS-SFP-FC4G-SW= supports 4/2/1-Gbps operation, whereas the 8-Gbps optical options start at 2Gbps. Confirm endpoint speeds and itemize the required transceivers before issuing the lab hardware purchase order.
Native 16G or faster connectivity
DS-C9148-16P-K9 stops at 8Gbps. DS-C9148V-24EK9 and DS-C9148V-24IK9 are current 64G Fibre Channel migration options; revalidate endpoint compatibility before changing generations.
Active Cisco hardware service coverage
Cisco service ended October 31, 2020. For replacement planning, DS-C9148V-24EK9 is a current migration option; verify the required manufacturer service entitlement separately.
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| DS-C9148-16P-K9 |  DS-C9124V-K9 |  DS-C9148-48P-K9 |  DS-C9132T-MEK9 |  DS-C9148V-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9148-16P-K9 | DS-C9124V-K9 | DS-C9148-48P-K9 | DS-C9132T-MEK9 | DS-C9148V-K9 |
| Power Consumption | 101W | 166W | 101W | 80W typical | 323W |
| Switching Capacity | 768 Gbps | 1500 Gbps | 384 Gbps | 1024 Gbps | 3000 Gbps |
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DS-C9148-16P-K9 identifies the MDS 9148 base configuration with 16 active Fibre Channel ports. The 9148 segment identifies the switch model, and 16P identifies the enabled-port configuration. Retain the complete PID on the purchase order so the base configuration is not substituted with an optical bundle.
Cisco Device Manager and Cisco DCNM for SAN Essentials Edition provide management for the MDS 9148. The Device Manager Quick Configuration Wizard supports initial setup. Establish which management application the receiving team will use and include its access and configuration requirements in the acceptance plan.
DS-C9148-16P-K9 is discontinued, and Cisco service ended October 31, 2020. That support cutoff applies regardless of whether an individual unit remains sealed or has been refurbished. Keep manufacturer support requirements separate from reseller condition and commercial coverage when preparing the purchase order.
ORM Systems offers DS-C9148-16P-K9 new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for refurbished units. Returns are 30 days for either condition; terms apply. Cisco hardware warranty and service ended October 31, 2020. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested.
DS-C9148-16P-K9 includes 16 enabled ports and DCNM for SAN Essentials Edition. M9148PL8-8G= activates eight additional ports; M9100ENT1K9= adds the Enterprise Package, while DCNM-SAN-M91-K9= covers DCNM for SAN Advanced Edition. Confirm which entitlements accompany the offered unit rather than treating these separate functions as one license.
DS-C9148-16P-K9 replaced discontinued DS-C9140-K9, DS-C9124-0-K9, DS-C9124-0-K9=, DS-C9124-1-K9, DS-C9124-HDS-K9, DS-C9124-IBM-1-K9, DS-C9124-IBM-1-K9=, DS-C9124-IBM-1K9, DS-C9124-IBM-K9, DS-C9124-IBM-K9=, DS-C9124-K9, DS-C9124DC-K9, DS-C9124EVBDL-K9, and DS-C9124US-K9. These are earlier storage-switch configurations, not current purchasing alternatives. For refresh planning, follow the current migration chain rather than assuming replacement relationships guarantee identical enabled-port counts or package contents.
DS-C9148-32P-K9 enables 32 ports, while DS-C9148-16P-K9 enables 16; both configurations are discontinued. The distinction is the initial active-port entitlement rather than a different chassis size. The 16-port configuration suits smaller legacy connection requirements; the 32-port configuration suits an installed estate needing more enabled connections immediately.
DS-C9148D-8G16P-K9 bundles 16 shortwave 8-Gbps optics, while DS-C9148-16P-K9 is the unbundled 16-active-port base. Both models are discontinued. The base suits legacy sparing when optics are already available; the bundle suits a matched legacy replacement requiring those transceivers to accompany the chassis.
DS-C9148V-24EK9 is a 64G Fibre Channel migration model, whereas DS-C9148-16P-K9 is limited to 8Gbps. The intermediate DS-C9148S-12PK9 is also discontinued. Keep the original model for explicitly specified legacy sparing; choose the current migration generation when a new storage-fabric purchase requires faster native interfaces.
DS-SFP-FC8G-SW= provides shortwave 8/4/2-Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity for the MDS 9148. DS-SFP-FC8G-LW= provides the longwave option with 10-km reach. Match the optical type to the installed fiber and remote interface, then specify transceiver quantity separately from the chassis and port entitlement.
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