This Used Cisco MDS 9148-32P-K9 Fibre Channel switch provides enterprise-grade SAN connectivity with high performance, advanced security features, and simplified management. Designed to handle intensive data centre workloads, it supports up to 32 ports at 8 Gbps, offering scalable and reliable fabric switching across your storage environment.
Its robust feature set includes VSAN isolation, Fibre Channel security protocols, and advanced diagnostics, making it ideal for mid-to-large SAN deployments. The MDS 9148's compatibility with various Fibre Channel standards and its integration with Cisco Data Center Network Manager ensure simplified provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance.
Key Features & Benefits
32 x 8 Gbps Fibre Channel ports for scalable, high-speed SAN performance
Autosensing port speeds: 1/2/4/8 Gbps for backward compatibility
VSAN-based fabric isolation and zoning for secure SAN segmentation
Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays for high availability
In-band and out-of-band management access via CLI, SNMP, and DCNM
Enterprise diagnostics tools: SPAN, FC ping/traceroute, POST, and syslog
Advanced zoning, RBAC, SSHv2, and SNMPv3 ensure secure operations
Fabric scalability up to 239 switches and 6,000 active nodes
Ideal Uses
Enterprise SANs requiring high-density, high-throughput fibre switching
Secure multi-tenant virtualized storage environments with VSAN isolation
Scalable Fibre Channel fabrics with PortChannel and trunking features
Data centres needing zero-downtime software upgrades and diagnostics
Specifications
Condition: Refurbished device with minor scratches and scuffs. Device has been extensively tested and is fully functional.
Form Factor: 1U Rackmount
Ports: 32 x 8Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ ports (license-activated)
Port Speed: Autosensing 1/2/4/8 Gbps
Fabric Scalability: Up to 239 switches, 6,000 active nodes
ISL Trunking: Up to 16 ports/channel, with auto load balancing
Aggregate Bandwidth: 384 Gbps full duplex
Diagnostics: POST, loopback, SPAN, FC ping/traceroute, syslog
Security: VSAN, RBAC (RADIUS/TACACS+), SSHv2, SNMPv3
Management: CLI, DCNM, Device Manager, Quick Config Wizard
Power Supplies: Dual 300W AC hot-swappable redundant
Power Consumption: Max 101W fully populated
Operating Temp: 0°C to 40°C
Dimensions: 1.72 x 17.16 x 18.89 in (4.47 x 43.59 x 47.98 cm)
Weight: 10 kg (with dual PSUs)
Warranty: 3 Month Carry-in Warranty
What's in the Box: Switch, Power Cable
