DS-C9132T-8PMETK9 – 8x32G FC Ports – 8x32G SW Optics – Exhaust SAN Switch
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DS-C9132T-8PMETK9 Description
DS-C9132T-8PMETK9 is a Cisco MDS 9132T 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch bundle for server-rack access and storage fabric expansion into a SAN core. Cisco identifies this exhaust-airflow order line as an MDS 9132T switch with 8 active Fibre Channel ports, 8 Cisco 32G shortwave optics, 2 fan modules, and 1 power supply, while the MDS 9132T platform supports 4, 8, 16, and 32 Gbps autosensing Fibre Channel operation and can scale toward a 32-port 1RU SAN switching footprint with the appropriate port activation and expansion hardware.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
DS-C9132T-8PMETK9 |
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Product compatibility |
Cisco MDS 9000 Family |
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Product type |
32G Fibre Channel SAN switching |
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Order configuration |
8 active ports, 8 x 32G SW optics, 2 fans, 1 PSU, exhaust airflow |
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Active ports at order |
8 |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side exhaust |
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Fibre Channel ports |
16 SFP+ ports |
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Maximum Fibre Channel ports |
32 active Fibre Channel ports |
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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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Fan modules |
2 fan modules |
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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
Cisco identifies DS-C9132T-8PMETK9 as an 8-port MDS 9132T order line with eight 32G SW optics. This reduces quoting ambiguity for deployments that need 32G shortwave media from the first shipment.
The bundle is tied to port-side exhaust airflow. Match the switch, fan spare, and power-supply spare to the same cooling direction before approving the receiving checklist.
The order activates 8 ports on a 32G-capable SAN switch. It suits smaller Fibre Channel designs where the first host, storage, and ISL count is known, but the rack standard should remain MDS 9132T.
Cisco lists the MDS 9132T with 16 base SFP+ ports and one 16-port expansion slot. Additional active ports require the correct activation license, and full 32-port planning should be visible in the BOM.
Cisco lists Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 8.2(1) or later and Cisco DCNM Release 10.4(1) or later for the platform. Keep the software floor aligned with the operations and management stack.
The included 32G SW optics use multimode fiber and dual LC connectors. The fiber grade and link distance should be checked at 32G speed before the quote is treated as installation-ready.
Application Scenarios
DS-C9132T-8PMETK9 is a fit for a compact Fibre Channel fabric where the first eight switch links are already expected to operate with Cisco 32G SW optics.
This SKU keeps the MDS 9132T platform in the first purchase while port activation and expansion follow a confirmed host and storage growth plan.
This order line belongs in racks standardized on port-side exhaust hardware. The same airflow direction should be used for spare fan and power-supply planning.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
DS-C9132T-8PMETK9 | |||
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Active ports at order |
8 |
8 |
24 |
24 |
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Included FC optics |
8 |
8 |
24 |
24 |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side exhaust |
Port-side intake |
Port-side exhaust |
Port-side intake |
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Fan modules |
2 |
2 |
4 |
4 |
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Power supplies |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Fibre Channel ports |
16 ports |
16 ports |
16 ports |
16 ports |
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Expansion module option |
16-port SFP+ slot |
16-port SFP+ slot |
16-port SFP+ slot |
16-port SFP+ slot |
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Maximum Fibre Channel ports |
32 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
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Fibre Channel speed support |
4/8/16/32 Gbps |
4/8/16/32 Gbps |
4/8/16/32 Gbps |
4/8/16/32 Gbps |
- DS-C9132T-8PMETK9 is the 8-active-port exhaust bundle for projects that want Cisco 32G SW optics in the first order.
- DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 mirrors the same port and optic count, but changes the airflow direction to port-side intake.
- DS-C9132T-24PETK9 increases the factory-active port count to 24 and ships with 24 x 32G SW optics in an exhaust-airflow build.
- DS-C9132T-24PITK9 is the 24-port 32G SW intake-airflow counterpart.
Selection Guide
1. Pick this bundle for 32G SW links
DS-C9132T-8PMETK9 is the 8-port exhaust order line when the initial fabric needs Cisco 32G shortwave optics. Do not let the quote drift to a lower-speed optic package when the link budget is already written for 32G media.
2. Confirm exhaust airflow
This SKU is an exhaust-airflow order line. If the rack standard needs port-side intake, compare the intake counterpart before the quote is approved.
3. Count active ports before growth items
The MDS 9132T platform can scale beyond the 8 active ports in this bundle, but the additional activation license and expansion module are separate planning items. Check host, array, and ISL counts before shipping.
4. Keep advanced software needs visible
The order description confirms switch hardware, active ports, optics, fan modules, power supply, and airflow. If Enterprise package features, SAN analytics, or management terms are needed, list those software items separately.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Exhaust 32G bundle |
DS-C9132T-8PMETK9 with 8 active ports and 8 x 32G SW optics |
Keeps the order distinct from 16G SW, intake-airflow, and 24-port bundles |
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Day-one link map |
Active host, storage, and ISL positions at turn-up |
Confirms whether the factory 8-port entitlement covers installation |
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32G optical path |
Cisco 32G SW optics, multimode grade, LC patching, and reach budget |
Reduces the risk of a shortwave distance or fiber-grade mismatch |
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Cooling set |
Port-side exhaust switch with exhaust fan and PSU spares |
Aligns rack airflow and spare-part planning |
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Operations baseline |
MDS NX-OS 8.2(1) or later with DCNM 10.4(1) or later |
Confirms the management stack can support the switch |
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Growth lines |
M9132T-PL8, M9XT-FC1632, and separate Enterprise package decision |
Makes future port and feature expansion visible before purchase |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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M9132T-PL8= |
8-port On-Demand Activation license spare for Cisco MDS 9132T port growth |
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M9XT-FC1632= |
16-port SFP+ expansion module spare for Cisco MDS 9132T |
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M9100-ENT1K9= |
MDS 9100 switch Enterprise package for advanced MDS feature requirements |
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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+ transceiver for matching 32G SW links |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | DS-C9132T-8PMETK9 | Product compatibility | Cisco MDS 9000 Family |
| Product type | 32G Fibre Channel SAN switching | Order configuration | 8 active ports, 8 x 32G SW optics, 2 fan modules, 1 power supply, and port-side exhaust airflow |
| Form factor | 1RU fixed-switch form factor | Fibre Channel ports | 16 ports |
| Expansion module option | One 16-port SFP+ expansion slot | Maximum Fibre Channel ports | 32 active Fibre Channel ports |
| 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 | M9132T-PL8= 8-port On-Demand Activation license |
| Expansion module option | M9XT-FC1632= 16-port SFP+ expansion module | Optional network license | M9100-ENT1K9= MDS 9100 switch Enterprise package |
| 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 |
| Fan modules | 2 fan modules | Power supplies | 1 power supply |
| Default power supply | DS-CAC-650W-I 650W AC port-side intake power supply; two supplies in the order configuration | AC input voltage | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz nominal |
| Maximum system power | 180W | Heat dissipation | 614 BTU/hr |
| System airflow rate | 50 CFM through system fan assembly at 77 F (25 C) | Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 20.11 in. (4.36 x 43.94 x 51.07 cm) excluding PSU and fan module handles |
| Weight | 21.65 lb (9.82 kg) | Operating temperature | 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C) |
| 32G SW transceiver product ID | DS-SFP-FC32G-SW | 32G SW connector and media | 850 nm multimode fiber with dual LC connectors |
| 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 | Supported FC optics | 32G SW, 32G LW, 16G SW, 16G LW, 8G SW, and 8G LW optics |
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