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DS-C9148-48P-K9
Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 MDS 9148 48-Port 8-Gbps Fibre Channel...
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DS-C9148-48P-K9 provides 48 active 8-Gbps Fibre Channel ports in a managed, fixed-port SAN switch for server and storage connectivity. The MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch occupies 1U and supports standalone departmental fabrics, top-of-rack installations, and edge connections in larger enterprise SANs. Its interfaces can serve host-facing connections or inter-switch links, allowing the port allocation to follow the storage topology rather than a separate uplink-port layout. The discontinued DS-C9148-32P-K9 enables 32 ports instead, making active-port allocation the distinction when matching legacy configurations. Within the Cisco MDS 9000 family, this model serves existing Fibre Channel environments rather than general-purpose Ethernet access networks.
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384 Gbps switching bandwidth supports nonblocking forwarding across the Fibre Channel interfaces. 16 equal-cost FSPF paths provide multipath forwarding, while PortChannel combines 16 physical inter-switch links into one logical connection. DS-C9148-48P-K9 uses a Switch-On-a-Chip ASIC and runs NX-OS, with administration through the CLI, graphical management applications, SNMP, and SMI-S. The serial console and out-of-band Ethernet connection provide separate administrative access paths; SSHv2 and SNMPv3 protect remote management sessions. 101W maximum consumption with 8-Gbps optics provides the chassis figure for power planning, rather than the capacity of a power module. Two DS-C48-300AC supplies provide redundancy, so the purchase order should preserve the dual-supply configuration. Cooling moves air from the rear toward the ports, requiring rack placement to account for the port-facing exhaust. The Ethernet management connection does not provide Ethernet endpoint switching.
ORM Systems offers DS-C9148-48P-K9 new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty for new hardware and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units; both conditions include 30-day returns, terms apply. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, every port links at rated speed, optics bay recognition is checked, and firmware is verified before configurations are wiped to factory default. State the required condition and quantity on the purchase order. For enterprise and volume requirements, POs are accepted, government buyers receive Net-30 terms, and RMA with advance replacement is available through UK, EU, US, and MEA regional stock and RMA operations.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 48 active 8-Gbps Fibre Channel ports |
Max Power Draw | 101W with 8-Gbps optics |
Ships Without | Optical transceivers |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale October 16, 2015 |
Replacement PID | DS-C9148V-48PETK9 |
When separate storage environments move onto shared switching, an MDS 9148 supports 32 VSANs with independent fabric services and management domains. Hardware-enforced zoning controls device access within those fabrics. Confirm the required VSAN count, zoning plan, and administrative ownership before specifying the consolidation order.
When an existing storage link needs distance validation, an MDS 9148 can allocate 125 buffer credits to one port from a shared 128-credit four-port group. DS-SFP-FC8G-LW= supports a 10-km optical reach. Check fiber distance, neighboring-port credit allocation, and optic quantities before placing the staging order.
Native 16-Gbps or faster storage links
DS-C9148-48P-K9 has an 8-Gbps Fibre Channel ceiling. DS-C9148V-48PETK9 provides 64-Gbps-capable hardware with bundled 32-Gbps shortwave optics; specify any faster optical requirement separately.
Copper Ethernet endpoint access
DS-C9148-48P-K9 switches Fibre Channel storage traffic rather than Ethernet endpoint traffic. Its out-of-band Ethernet connection provides administrative access, not a general-purpose Ethernet access port.
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| DS-C9148-48P-K9 |  DS-C9148T-24PETK9 |  DS-C9134-K9 |  DS-C9148S-48PK9 |  DS-C9148V-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 479.8 mm | 566.4 mm | 479.8 mm | 415 mm | 457.2 mm |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44.7 mm | 43.7 mm | 44.7 mm | 43.7 mm | 43.7 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9148-48P-K9 | DS-C9148T-24PETK9 | DS-C9134-K9 | DS-C9148S-48PK9 | DS-C9148V-K9 |
| Weight | 10 kg | 8.5 kg. | 9.07 kg | 9 kg | 9.9 kg |
| Width | 435.9 mm | 439.4 mm | 435.9 mm | 435.9 mm | 439.4 mm |
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DS-C9148-48P-K9 identifies the MDS 9148 configuration with 48 active 8-Gbps Fibre Channel ports. The 9148 segment identifies the switch model, and 48P corresponds to the enabled-port configuration. Retain the complete DS prefix and K9 suffix when matching the order, because optical bundles use different complete part numbers.
DS-C9148-48P-K9 is managed through the CLI over its serial console or SSHv2, Cisco Device Manager, Cisco Fabric Manager, and Cisco DCNM for SAN. SNMP and SMI-S support management integration. The out-of-band Ethernet connection carries administrative traffic, while the storage interfaces remain Fibre Channel connections.
DS-C9148-48P-K9 reached end of sale on October 16, 2015, and Cisco support ended October 31, 2020. Its direct replacement, DS-C9148S-48PK9, is also discontinued. The forward migration options are DS-C9148V-48PETK9 for exhaust airflow and DS-C9148V-48PITK9 for intake airflow, rather than another order for the discontinued intermediate model.
ORM Systems offers DS-C9148-48P-K9 new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on refurbished units. Returns are available for 30 days in either condition; terms apply. Cisco service and warranty support ended October 31, 2020, independently of ORM coverage.
DS-C9148-48P-K9 includes 48 active ports and Cisco DCNM for SAN Essentials Edition; M9100ENT1K9= is an optional Enterprise Package. Enabled-port configuration and advanced-feature entitlements are separate purchasing considerations. Specify any required optional software independently rather than treating the fully enabled port count as inclusion of every software feature.
DS-C9148-48P-K9 accepts DS-SFP-FC8G-SW= shortwave optics or DS-SFP-FC8G-LW= longwave optics for 8-Gbps Fibre Channel connections. The base configuration excludes transceivers. Match the optical type to the installed fiber and required distance, and identify the transceiver quantity separately instead of assuming the enabled ports include installed optics.
DS-C9148-48P-K9 uses two redundant DS-C48-300AC power supplies with nominal 100-240V AC input. Maximum chassis consumption is 101W with all ports populated with 8-Gbps optics. Preserve the dual-supply configuration when matching a replacement order, and use chassis consumption rather than the individual supply rating for load planning.
The MDS 9148 supports 32 VSANs, each maintaining separate fabric services and a management domain within shared switching hardware. Zoning can be configured within those environments. Count the required isolated storage environments before ordering, and distinguish that requirement from the number of physical ports needed for connections.
An MDS 9148 PortChannel can combine 16 physical inter-switch links into one logical bundle. Member links can use ports across the switch rather than a dedicated uplink group. Specify the physical link allocation and peer connections before ordering the optics needed for the bundle.
DS-C9148-48P-K9 enables 48 Fibre Channel ports, while DS-C9148-32P-K9 enables 32 ports. Both are discontinued legacy configurations. The fully enabled model suits a replacement order requiring the complete port allocation; the smaller configuration matches an existing installation whose enabled-port requirement remains within its original allocation.
DS-C9148D-8G48P-K9 includes 48 shortwave 8-Gbps optics, whereas DS-C9148-48P-K9 excludes optical transceivers. Both are discontinued legacy configurations with 48 active ports. The optical bundle matches a legacy order requiring included transceivers; the unbundled configuration suits a buyer specifying the optics separately for the installed fiber.
DS-C9148-48P-K9 supports 8-Gbps Fibre Channel, while DS-C9148V-48PETK9 provides 64-Gbps-capable hardware bundled with 32-Gbps shortwave optics. The older model serves legacy compatibility requirements and has ended Cisco support. The current migration model suits buyers moving to faster storage connectivity, with optical speed specified separately from hardware capability.
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