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Cisco DS-C9148S-K9 MDS 9148S 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch, 4...
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DS-C9148S-K9 is a managed Fibre Channel fabric switch with 48 physical 16G ports and 12 active ports in the MDS 9148S family. It serves storage fabric installations where the exact port type, interface count and uplink arrangement must be agreed before shipment. The data-only configuration does not provide endpoint PoE. Its product family supports Cisco NX-OS CLI and is intended for structured network deployment rather than unmanaged plug-and-play operation. The complete part number is important for purchase-order matching because suffixes can identify bundled software, region or ordering arrangements. Confirm modules, optics and power arrangements for the purchased configuration before approving the final bill of materials.
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DS-C9148S-K9 belongs to the MDS 9148S hardware family, with 48 physical 16G Fibre Channel ports, with 12 enabled initially. The 9148S fabric carries 2G, 4G, 8G and 16G Fibre Channel interfaces, with twelve ports active on the base order. The management environment is Cisco NX-OS CLI. The enclosure weight is 9 kg, which must be considered when allocating rack space and service access. Hardware support is scheduled to end on 31 August 2028, so storage-fabric spares need an explicit support plan. Port activation, network modules and transceiver selection should be accounted for independently of interface labels; a physically present connector does not establish that the required accessory is shipped. Test each supplied interface using the intended media before commissioning the equipment.
ORM Systems offers DS-C9148S-K9 in new sealed and certified refurbished condition. Refurbished managed switches are inspected and bench-tested, their firmware is verified, and their configurations are wiped to factory defaults; technicians check POST, clean boot and rated-speed port links. New units are available with up to a 3-year extended warranty, while certified refurbished units carry up to a 1-year warranty. Returns are accepted within 30 days on every condition, subject to terms. Specify the hardware condition, exact part number, required accessories and relevant licenses on the purchase order. ORM Systems accepts purchase orders, offers Net-30 terms for government buyers, supports advance-replacement RMA and maintains regional stock and RMA operations in the UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 48 physical 16G Fibre Channel ports, with 12 enabled initially |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale 15 August 2023 |
Cooling | Redundant fan trays |
An existing storage fabric installation needs a replacement matching 48 physical 16G Fibre Channel ports, with 12 enabled initially. Validate patching, port activation and the exact ordering suffix before committing the purchase order. The buyer should reconcile optic types, management entitlements and the final port schedule against the selected hardware.
A spare MDS 9148S unit is being prepared for a controlled installation. Set aside time for a clean power-on test, port-link verification and configuration handover. Document the active interface count and the uplink media required, then specify the corresponding accessories on the order.
A multi-site order requires repeatable storage fabric hardware and consistent service terms. Record the full DS-C9148S-K9 identifier, the required shipping condition and any subscription or activation entitlements. Verify region-specific power and optics requirements before fixing the multi-unit purchase order. Confirm the exact port map, power connection, and required cabling before issuing the purchase order.
Native Ethernet edge ports
MDS 9148S exposes Fibre Channel fabric ports rather than RJ-45 Ethernet access sockets. Select a documented Ethernet switch family for copper Ethernet endpoints.
More than 12 active ports immediately
DS-C9148S-K9 activates 12 Fibre Channel ports as supplied. Additional port-activation licenses are required for a larger active fabric interface count.
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| DS-C9148S-K9 |  DS-C9148V-K9 |  DS-C9132T-8PMESK9 |  DS-C9148-32P-K9 |  DS-C9124V-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9148S-K9 | DS-C9148V-K9 | DS-C9132T-8PMESK9 | DS-C9148-32P-K9 | DS-C9124V-K9 |
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DS-C9148S-K9 identifies the MDS 9148S Fibre Channel fabric switch with 48 physical 16G ports and 12 active ports. The chassis belongs to the storage fabric category and needs ordering confirmation for any attached license, service package, region-specific components and optical accessories. Match the complete printed identifier to the purchasing record before deploying the hardware.
DS-C9148S-K9 is managed using Cisco NX-OS CLI. The management platform defines how operators administer configuration and operational status. Preserve the original software entitlement and any applicable account relationship during a purchase or hardware replacement. Managed hardware is not equivalent to an unmanaged Ethernet switch.
DS-C9148S-K9 reached end of sale on 15 August 2023 and Cisco service ends 31 August 2028. Lifecycle applicability can depend on the precise hardware and software PID. Service entitlement and replacement planning should be checked against the exact ordering configuration, not inferred from a similar family model.
DS-C9148S-K9 can be ordered new sealed or certified refurbished through ORM Systems. New orders qualify for an extended warranty of up to three years; certified refurbished orders carry up to one year. The 30-day returns policy applies to each condition, subject to terms. Cisco service ends 31 August 2028.
DS-C9148S-K9 provides 48 physical 16G Fibre Channel ports, with 12 enabled initially. This describes the hardware interfaces, not a guarantee that optics, cables or activation entitlements ship with every configuration. For managed networks, compare the actual interface requirements to the final equipment list and confirm the activation status of each proposed port.
DS-C9148S-K9 does not supply PoE power to connected endpoints. The specification of each powered interface must be checked against the switch budget and the demands of the installed devices. Fibre Channel ports and data-only Ethernet ports do not power attached endpoint equipment.
DS-C9148S-K9 uses 48 x 16g fibre channel cages (12 active). A fixed optical cage and an empty modular uplink bay are different purchase configurations. For a module-based switch, add the approved network-module PID; for optical links, specify supported transceivers and patch leads compatible with the connected network equipment.
DS-C9148S-K9 is a one-rack-unit storage fabric switch. Before ordering, confirm the rack rails or mounting brackets, safe power feeds and front-to-rear service clearances required by the deployment. Record airflow direction and optical cabling paths where those details affect installation or maintenance access.
DS-C9148S-K9 uses Cisco NX-OS CLI for network administration. Hardware capabilities and licensed features must be separated when defining the order. An existing entitlement cannot be assumed to transfer with a refurbished chassis, and an unverified commercial suffix should never be treated as proof of a specific software bundle.
DS-C9148S-K9 should be specified with its complete commercial part number, the required shipping condition, power components and any optical or modular accessories. For multi-unit purchases, reconcile the bill of materials with the active network design and validate license or activation needs before final purchase-order approval.
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