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DS-C9148V-K9
Cisco DS-C9148V-K9 MDS 9148V 48-Port 64-Gbps Fibre Channel S...
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DS-C9148V-K9 identifies a managed, fixed-configuration SAN fabric switch with 48 physical Fibre Channel ports supporting 8, 16, 32 and 64 Gbps. The MDS 9148V connects storage initiators and targets in a 1U chassis, serving all-flash arrays and high-performance hosts rather than Ethernet access endpoints. Physical port count and activated-port entitlement are separate purchasing considerations. The 48-port Fibre Channel switch supports existing SCSI workloads alongside NVMe/FC without requiring a hardware replacement for that protocol transition. DS-C9148V-24IK9 selects a port-side intake configuration with 24 active ports; the chassis identifier alone should not substitute for a fully specified configuration on the purchase order.
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3000 Gbps of aggregate end-to-end full-duplex bandwidth supports traffic across the fixed Fibre Channel interfaces. Buffer allocation permits 16000 credits on a single port, subject to the shared allowance for its 24-port group, so extended-distance connections require attention to credit allocation. DS-C9148V-K9 runs NX-OS and provides a serial console, an out-of-band management connection and programmable management interfaces. Secure boot protects critical startup components, while port-level inspection enforces zoning and access controls. Diagnostic facilities include internal loopbacks, Fibre Channel ping, Fibre Channel traceroute and link diagnostics. These facilities support fault isolation within the storage fabric; they do not turn the management Ethernet connection into an Ethernet switching interface.
DS-C9148V-K9 is available new sealed or certified refurbished; new units carry up to a 3-year extended warranty, certified refurbished units carry up to 1 year, and every condition carries 30-day returns, with terms applying. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed links on every port, clean boot, optics bay recognition, PSU status and fan status; firmware is verified and configurations wiped to factory default. Specify the condition and complete bill of materials on the purchase order. For enterprise and volume purchases, ORM accepts POs, offers Net-30 for government and RMA with advance replacement, and supports regional stock and RMA across the UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 48 physical 64G Fibre Channel ports; activation configuration-dependent |
Max Power Draw | 323W maximum AC draw |
Cooling | 4 fans |
When server and storage growth increases inter-switch traffic, a port channel can group 24 physical links with multipath load balancing. Count those inter-switch links separately from endpoint connections in the fabric design, then specify the required active ports and matching optics before the purchase order.
When repeated switch installations require the same initial setup, USB power-on auto-provisioning provides a staging path distinct from normal administrative access. Define the initial configuration, provisioning media handling and acceptance procedure before equipment arrives, then include the required staging instructions with the purchase order.
When separate storage teams share a fabric, per-VSAN role-based access control limits administrative scope while LDAP, RADIUS and TACACS+ provide authentication options. Define which administrators control each virtual SAN and which authentication service the rollout will use, then specify the required access policy before ordering.
Ethernet host or access connectivity
DS-C9148V-K9 provides Fibre Channel data interfaces; its Ethernet management connection does not provide Ethernet server switching or powered endpoint access.
More than 48 physical fabric connections
The chassis provides 48 physical Fibre Channel interfaces. Endpoint connections and inter-switch links must share that physical limit, regardless of additional software entitlements.
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| DS-C9148V-K9 |  DS-C9148S-48PK9 |  DS-C9124-K9 |  DS-C9148-48P-K9 |  DS-C9148-16P-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9148V-K9 | DS-C9148S-48PK9 | DS-C9124-K9 | DS-C9148-48P-K9 | DS-C9148-16P-K9 |
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DS-C9148V-K9 identifies the Cisco MDS 9148V 64G fixed Fibre Channel switch chassis with 48 physical ports. The complete identifier distinguishes the hardware from airflow-specific and optics-inclusive ordering configurations. Confirm activated ports, airflow and included transceivers separately rather than treating the chassis identifier as a complete bundle description.
DS-C9148V-K9 supports the NX-OS CLI through serial console or SSHv2, SNMPv3, SMI-S, NX-API HTTP/HTTPS, and DCNM/NDFC web services APIs. Access includes mgmt0 Ethernet and in-band IP over Fibre Channel; USB supports power-on auto-provisioning. Specify management addressing, authentication and controller integration separately from storage-port connectivity.
DS-C9148V-K9 supports optional Cisco MDS Advantage and Premier subscriptions in 1-, 3-, 5- and 7-year terms. Advantage includes Enterprise and NDFC; Premier also includes SAN Analytics. Smart Licensing Using Policy manages entitlements through a Cisco Smart Account. Port-expansion licensing is a separate configuration decision from these software subscriptions.
DS-C9148V-K9 supports autosensing 8-, 16-, 32- and 64-Gbps Fibre Channel operation on its physical fabric ports. A connection's usable speed also depends on the selected transceiver and attached equipment. Specify the intended link speed for each connection when defining the optics and activation configuration.
The MDS 9148V supports DS-CAC-500W-E for port-side exhaust, DS-CAC-500W-I for port-side intake, and DS-CAC-1200W for bidirectional airflow. Two installed supplies provide redundancy. Match cooling direction across installed components and specify separate electrical feeds when supply redundancy must also protect against the loss of one feed.
Cisco has not announced an end-of-sale date for MDS 9148V. DS-C9148V-K9 remains distinct from older MDS models that have retirement notices. An older switch's milestone does not establish a retirement date for this chassis, and software-release retirement should not be confused with hardware end of sale.
DS-C9148V-24IK9 explicitly selects port-side intake airflow, whereas DS-C9148V-K9 identifies the underlying chassis without that airflow-specific ordering designation. Intake directs air inward through the port side. The intake configuration suits ports facing the cold aisle; a chassis-only request needs an explicit airflow selection before fulfillment.
DS-C9148V-48PETK9 explicitly includes 48 activated ports, whereas DS-C9148V-K9 alone does not establish an activated-port quantity. Both refer to 48-port hardware, but physical cages and licensed connections are different purchasing items. The configured form suits orders requiring every port active; the chassis identifier requires confirmation of activation entitlements.
DS-C9148V-24PEVK9 includes 24 shortwave 64G transceivers, corresponding to DS-SFP-FC64G-SW=, while DS-C9148V-K9 identifies hardware rather than an optics-inclusive ordering bundle. The bundled configuration suits an order requiring that shortwave optics quantity. A chassis-based order requires the optics quantity and type to be specified separately.
ORM offers DS-C9148V-K9 new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on certified refurbished units. Returns are available for 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco's limited hardware warranty is separate from ORM's order-specific coverage.
The MDS 9148V reaches 323W AC draw at 110V with 48 DS-SFP-FC64G-SW= transceivers, full traffic and a 40°C ambient temperature. That operating condition differs from typical consumption at lower temperature or reduced traffic. Size the electrical allocation against the intended configuration rather than a power supply's output rating.
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