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DS-C9148-32P-K9
Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9 MDS 9148 32-Port 8G Fibre Channel Swit...
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DS-C9148-32P-K9 is a managed Fibre Channel fabric switch with 32 enabled ports supporting 1, 2, 4 and 8 Gbps operation. The MDS 9148 provides fixed storage-network connectivity rather than Ethernet access ports or a separate Ethernet uplink module. Its configuration is intended for SAN connectivity, not general-purpose LAN switching. The discontinued DS-C9148-48P-K9 differs by enabling 48 ports instead of 32. Confirm enabled-port entitlement when matching an existing installation.
DS-C9148-32P-K9 price for new stock is $7,019.25. DS-C9148-32P-K9 refurb price is $63.00. DS-C9148-32P-K9 is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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NX-OS provides the operating environment for DS-C9148-32P-K9. Hardware zoning and VSAN isolation control storage-fabric connectivity, while FC-SP authentication and management authentication through RADIUS or TACACS+ support access controls. SSHv2 and SNMPv3 provide management paths. The Cisco MDS 9000 Family also supports storage-oriented diagnostics, including Fibre Channel traceroute and traffic capture, rather than an Ethernet access-switch feature set.
Order DS-C9148-32P-K9 in new sealed or certified refurbished condition, specifying the optical transceivers, regional power cords and required enabled-port entitlement on the PO. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, port linking, optics bay recognition, PSU and fan status, and clean boot; firmware is verified and configurations are wiped to factory default. ORM warranties are 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. Enterprise and volume orders support PO acceptance, Net-30 for government, RMA with advance replacement, and regional stock/RMA across the UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 32 active 8G Fibre Channel ports |
Max Power Draw | 101W with 48 ports populated with 8G optics |
Ships Without | Optical transceivers |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco service ended October 31, 2020 |
Replacement PID | DS-C9148V-24EK9 / DS-C9148V-24IK9 |
When consolidating connections between storage switches, the MDS 9148 supports as many as 16 links in a PortChannel with automatic load balancing. Treat aggregation as a fabric-design decision rather than additional endpoint capacity. Specify the member links, optical interfaces and corresponding fiber connections before the purchase order.
When staging a SAN connection that needs adjusted buffering, the MDS 9148 shares 128 buffer credits across a four-port group, with a maximum of 125 credits assigned to one port. Check the intended credit allocation and neighboring port assignments before specifying the staging configuration.
Native Fibre Channel above 8 Gbps
Native Fibre Channel operation stops at 8 Gbps. Current migration choices include the 64G DS-C9148V-24EK9 and DS-C9148V-24IK9; these are a different generation, not port-license upgrades.
Active Cisco manufacturer service coverage
Cisco service ended October 31, 2020. Orders requiring active manufacturer service should use a current-generation replacement, such as DS-C9148V-24EK9 or DS-C9148V-24IK9, with appropriate service entitlement.
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| DS-C9148-32P-K9 |  DS-C9134-K9 |  DS-C9148V-K9 |  DS-C9148S-48PK9 |  DS-C9148T-24PETK9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9148-32P-K9 | DS-C9134-K9 | DS-C9148V-K9 | DS-C9148S-48PK9 | DS-C9148T-24PETK9 |
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DS-C9148-32P-K9 identifies an MDS 9148 configuration with 32 active Fibre Channel ports. DS-C9148 identifies the switch model, while 32P identifies the enabled-port configuration. The complete configuration includes dual power supplies, power cords, fans and an accessory kit, but optical transceivers are separate.
The Cisco MDS 9148 supports CLI management through the console, SSH or Telnet, along with Cisco Device Manager and Cisco DCNM for SAN. SNMP and SMI-S provide additional management integration. Specify the intended management path and administrative access requirements when preparing the configuration.
DS-C9148-32P-K9 is discontinued: end of sale was October 16, 2015, and Cisco support ended October 31, 2020. Its original replacement, DS-C9148S-12PK9, is also discontinued. The forward migration choices are now DS-C9148V-24EK9 and DS-C9148V-24IK9, rather than another new MDS 9148 configuration.
New sealed and certified refurbished DS-C9148-32P-K9 units carry ORM warranties of up to 3 years extended and up to 1 year, respectively, with 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. Cisco warranty coverage and service ended October 31, 2020. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, with firmware verified and configurations wiped to factory default.
DS-C9148-32P-K9 starts with 32 enabled ports and uses eight-port on-demand activation increments for expansion. M9148PL8-8G= is the associated eight-port activation license. Enabled-port entitlement and optical transceivers are separate ordering items, so additional installed optics alone do not establish the required port entitlement.
DS-C9148-32P-K9 replaced discontinued DS-C9124-2-K9, DS-9134G-1K9, DS-9134G-1K9=, DS-9134G-H1K9, DS-9134G-HK9, DS-9134G-K9, DS-9134G-K9=, DS-C9134-0K9, DS-C9134-1K9, DS-C9134-1K9=, DS-C9134-8-K9, DS-C9134-H1K9, DS-C9134-K9 and DS-C9134-K9=. These older configurations differ in enabled ports and packaging. The replacement itself is also discontinued, so distinguish a legacy inventory match from a current-generation purchase.
DS-C9148-32P-K9 enables 32 ports, whereas DS-C9148-48P-K9 enables 48 ports. Both configurations are discontinued. The 32-port configuration matches a smaller enabled-port requirement; the 48-port configuration matches an installation requiring every chassis port enabled. For legacy replacements, match the required activation entitlement rather than chassis appearance alone.
DS-C9148-32P-K9 excludes optical transceivers, whereas DS-C9148D-8G32P-K9 bundles 32 short-wave 8G Fibre Channel optics. Both configurations are discontinued. The unbundled configuration suits a legacy order with separately specified optics; the bundled configuration matches an existing bill of materials that includes the short-wave optical population.
DS-C9148-32P-K9 is an 8G Fibre Channel configuration, while DS-C9148V-24EK9 belongs to the 64G MDS 9148V generation. The discontinued 8G model addresses legacy matching requirements. The current migration model addresses a generation refresh; its configuration and optical requirements should be specified independently rather than copied from the older order.
DS-C9148-32P-K9 includes dual AC power supplies, and DS-C48-300AC is the MDS 9148 supply part number. Confirm that both supplies and the required regional power cords are included in the quoted condition and configuration, particularly when matching the contents of an existing spare-unit purchase order.
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