DS-C9132T-8MESTK9 – 8x32G FC Ports – 4x32G + 4x16G SW Optics – Insights Bundle
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DS-C9132T-8MESTK9 Description
DS-C9132T-8MESTK9 is a Cisco MDS 9132T 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch bundle for storage-network teams that need an 8-port starter configuration with shortwave optics already included. Cisco identifies this bundle with 8 active Fibre Channel ports, four 32G SW optics, four 16G SW optics, two fans, one power supply, port-side exhaust airflow, and 1-year Cisco DCNM and SAN Insights terms, making it a BOM-ready MDS 9132T option for adding 32G FC switching capacity in a SAN fabric while preserving the platform expansion path.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
DS-C9132T-8MESTK9 |
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Product compatibility |
Cisco MDS 9000 Family |
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Product type |
32G Fibre Channel SAN switch |
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Active ports at order |
8 active ports |
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Fibre Channel ports |
16 SFP+ base ports |
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Maximum Fibre Channel ports |
Up to 32 Fibre Channel ports with expansion module and activation licenses |
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Fibre Channel speed support |
4, 8, 16, and 32 Gbps autosensing |
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Aggregate bandwidth |
1024 Gbps full duplex |
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Included software subscriptions |
Cisco DCNM 1-year term and Cisco SAN Insights 1-year term |
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Fan modules |
2 fan modules |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side exhaust |
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Minimum NX-OS release |
Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 8.2(1) or later |
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Minimum Cisco DCNM release |
Cisco DCNM Release 10.4(1) or later |
Product Performance
Key Features
The order line packages a Cisco MDS 9132T switch with 8 active Fibre Channel ports, four 32G SW optics, four 16G SW optics, two fans, and one power supply. It is a compact way to start an MDS 9132T fabric without buying a 24-port bundle on day one.
Cisco lists both 32G SW and 16G SW optics in the bundle. That matters when the rack has a small set of newer 32G links while some host or array links still need 16G multimode connectivity.
The E code maps this bundle to port-side exhaust airflow. Quote review should keep the base switch, spare fan, and spare power supply aligned to the same airflow direction before equipment is staged for installation.
The base chassis has 16 SFP+ ports with 8 active ports in this order line. Additional activation and expansion planning should be tied to the final host, array, and ISL count instead of assuming all 32 platform ports are available at shipment.
The Cisco description includes 1-year DCNM and SAN Insights terms. Buyers should confirm whether those terms match the operations team’s management and telemetry plan before the commercial request is released.
Cisco lists hot-swappable power supplies, fan modules, and SFP+ optics for the MDS 9132T platform. Keeping airflow and optic-speed spares visible in the BOM reduces receiving and turn-up problems.
Application Scenarios
DS-C9132T-8MESTK9 is suited to a first SAN pair or rack-level Fibre Channel fabric where 8 active ports cover the initial host, storage, and ISL requirements.
This SKU is designed for installations that need both 32G SW and 16G SW optic positions in the same first order. It keeps the MDS 9132T 32G platform available while still supporting 16G multimode links.
The SKU works when purchasing wants a lower active-port starting point, with later review for 8-port activation, a 16-port expansion module, or Enterprise functions after the SAN growth plan is clearer.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
DS-C9132T-8MESTK9 | |||
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Order configuration |
8-port mixed-optic bundle |
8-port 16G optic bundle |
24-port 32G optic bundle |
24-port Enterprise 16G optic bundle |
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Active ports at order |
8 |
8 |
24 |
24 |
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Included FC optics |
4 x 32G SW; 4 x 16G SW |
8 x 16G SW |
24 x 32G SW |
24 x 16G SW |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side exhaust |
Port-side exhaust |
Port-side exhaust |
Port-side exhaust |
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Included software subscriptions |
DCNM 1-year; SAN Insights 1-year |
Not listed in bundle name |
Not listed in bundle name |
Enterprise license included |
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Fan modules and power supplies |
2 fans, 1 PSU |
2 fans, 1 PSU |
4 fans, 2 PSUs |
4 fans, 2 PSUs |
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Maximum Fibre Channel ports |
Up to 32 ports |
Up to 32 ports |
Up to 32 ports |
Up to 32 ports |
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Fibre Channel speed support |
32 Gbps |
32 Gbps |
32 Gbps |
32 Gbps |
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Minimum NX-OS release |
8.2(1) or later |
8.2(1) or later |
8.2(1) or later |
8.2(1) or later |
- DS-C9132T-8MESTK9 is the exhaust-airflow 8-port starter bundle that includes both 32G SW and 16G SW optics plus 1-year DCNM and SAN Insights terms.
- DS-C9132T-8PMESK9 keeps the 8-port exhaust-airflow starting point, but Cisco lists it as an 8 x 16G SW optic bundle.
- DS-C9132T-24PETK9 moves to 24 active ports and 24 x 32G SW optics for projects that need more active links in the first order.
- DS-C9132T-24PESK9 is the 24-port exhaust-airflow Enterprise bundle with 16G SW optics and the Enterprise feature package included.
Selection Guide
1. Count the first-phase SAN links
DS-C9132T-8MESTK9 should be used only when 8 active FC ports match the initial host, storage, and ISL count. If the port map already needs more than 8 active links, review the 24-port bundles or add activation items before the quote is approved.
2. Confirm the mixed optic requirement
This bundle includes four 32G SW optics and four 16G SW optics. If all links are 16G, compare the 8PMESK9-style bundle; if most links are 32G and the port count is higher, review the 24-port 32G optic option.
3. Keep exhaust airflow consistent
The switch is tied to port-side exhaust airflow. Spare fan and power-supply lines should follow the same airflow direction so warehouse receiving does not mix intake and exhaust parts.
4. Review management and feature licenses
The order line includes DCNM and SAN Insights terms, but the Enterprise package is a separate decision unless the selected bundle includes it. Confirm management, telemetry, IVR, security, and fabric-control needs before release.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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SKU and bundle identity |
DS-C9132T-8MESTK9 with 8 active ports and mixed SW optics |
Avoids substituting a 16G-only or 24-port MDS 9132T order line |
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First-phase port map |
Host, array, and ISL links that must be active on day one |
Shows whether the 8-port license state is enough for installation |
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Optic-speed mix |
Four 32G SW optics and four 16G SW optics |
Keeps link speed, multimode fiber, and spare transceiver planning aligned |
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Exhaust-airflow rack plan |
Chassis airflow plus matching fan and PSU spare direction |
Prevents intake and exhaust hardware from being mixed in the same cabinet |
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Fabric software baseline |
Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 8.2(1) or later |
Checks the target SAN release against MDS 9132T support |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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M9132T-PL8= |
8-port On-Demand Activation license spare for activating additional MDS 9132T Fibre Channel ports |
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M9XT-FC1632= |
16-port expansion module spare for MDS 9132T port expansion planning |
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DS-CAC-650W-E= |
650W AC power supply spare for port-side exhaust MDS 9132T hardware |
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DS-C32S-FAN-E= |
Fan module spare for port-side exhaust MDS 9132T hardware |
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DS-SFP-FC32G-SW |
Cisco 32G Fibre Channel shortwave SFP+ optic for matching 32G SW links |
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DS-SFP-FC16G-SW |
Cisco 16G Fibre Channel shortwave SFP+ optic for matching 16G SW links |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | DS-C9132T-8MESTK9 | Product compatibility | Cisco MDS 9000 Family |
| Product type | 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch | Order configuration | Switch with 8 active ports, 4 x 32G SW optics, 4 x 16G SW optics, 2 fans, 1 power supply, port-side exhaust airflow, DCNM 1-year term, and SAN Insights 1-year term |
| Form factor | 1RU fixed-switch form factor | Fibre Channel ports | 16 SFP+ ports plus one 16-port SFP+ expansion slot |
| Active ports at order | 8 active Fibre Channel ports | Maximum Fibre Channel ports | Up to 32 active Fibre Channel ports with expansion module and activation licenses |
| Fibre Channel speed support | 4, 8, 16, and 32 Gbps autosensing | Dedicated bandwidth per port | 32 Gbps |
| Aggregate bandwidth | 1024 Gbps full duplex | Port activation license | 8-port On-Demand Activation license for additional active ports |
| Expansion module option | 16-port expansion module for MDS 9132T port expansion planning | Buffer credits | Up to 8300 buffer credits for a group of 16 ports |
| Default buffer credits per port | 500 buffer credits per port | Maximum buffer credits for a single port | 8270 buffer credits in the port group |
| Port channel support | Up to 16 load-balanced physical links in one port channel | Fibre Channel port types | E, F, and B standard port types; SD, ST, NP, and TE enhanced port types |
| NVMe/FC support | NVMe/FC listed by Cisco for the platform | Management Ethernet ports | Two out-of-band 10/100/1000 Ethernet management ports |
| Console port | RS-232 serial console port | USB port | USB power-on auto-provision port |
| Network management | Cisco Data Center Network Manager and standards-based SNMP management listed | Minimum NX-OS release | Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 8.2(1) or later |
| Minimum Cisco DCNM release | Cisco DCNM Release 10.4(1) or later | Included software subscriptions | Cisco DCNM 1-year term and Cisco SAN Insights 1-year term in the Cisco order line |
| Fan modules | 2 fan modules in the ordering description | Power supplies | 1 power supply in the ordering description |
| Default power supply | DS-CAC-650W-E 650W AC port-side exhaust power supply; two supplies in the order configuration | AC input voltage | 100 to 240 VAC |
| AC input frequency | 50 to 60 Hz nominal | Power supply output capacity | 650W |
| Power supply output voltage | 12V +/- 5 percent, up to 54A | Output hold-up time | 20 ms |
| Maximum system power | 180W | Heat dissipation | 614 BTU/hr |
| Airflow direction | Back to front toward ports using port-side exhaust fans | System airflow rate | 50 CFM through system fan assembly at 77F (25C) |
| Maximum airflow rate | 100 CFM maximum | Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 20.11 in. (4.37 x 43.94 x 51.08 cm) |
| Weight | 21.65 lb (9.82 kg) | Included 32G FC optics | 4 x Cisco 32G Fibre Channel shortwave optics |
| 32G SW transceiver product ID | DS-SFP-FC32G-SW | 32G SW wavelength | 850 nm |
| 32G SW fiber type | Multimode fiber | 32G SW cable distance | 65 ft (20 m) on OM2, 230 ft (70 m) on OM3, and 328 ft (100 m) on OM4 or OM5 |
| Included 16G FC optics | 4 x Cisco 16G Fibre Channel shortwave optics | 16G SW transceiver product ID | DS-SFP-FC16G-SW |
| 16G SW wavelength | 850 nm | 16G SW fiber type | Multimode fiber |
| 16G SW cable distance | 49 ft (15 m) on OM1, 115 ft (35 m) on OM2, 328 ft (100 m) on OM3, and 410 ft (125 m) on OM4 or OM5 | Supported FC optics | 32G SW, 32G LW, 16G SW, 16G LW, 16G ELW, 8G SW, 8G LW, 8G ER, and 8G CWDM SFP+ optics |
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