DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 – 8x32G FC Ports – 8x16G SW Optics – Intake SAN Switch
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DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 Description
DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 is a Cisco MDS 9132T 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch bundle for rack-level server-to-storage connectivity and staged SAN growth. Cisco identifies this intake-airflow order as an 8 active-port configuration with eight 16G shortwave optics, two fan modules, one power supply, and port-side intake cooling, while the MDS 9132T platform provides 16 base SFP+ ports, one 16-port expansion slot, autosensing 4, 8, 16, and 32 Gbps Fibre Channel operation, and a path to as many as 32 active Fibre Channel ports.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 |
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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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Order configuration |
8 active FC ports, 8 x 16G SW optics, 2 fan modules, 1 power supply, port-side intake |
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Active ports at order |
8 active ports |
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Fibre Channel ports |
16 SFP+ ports plus one 16-port SFP+ expansion slot |
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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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Airflow direction |
Port-side intake |
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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 this product ID as the port-side intake version of the 8-port MDS 9132T bundle with 16G shortwave optics. Keep the intake code visible when comparing quotes, receiving hardware, and planning spares.
The bundle includes eight Cisco 16G Fibre Channel shortwave SFP+ optics. This keeps the optic line inside the switch order when the installed SAN cabling is multimode shortwave.
The platform has a 16-port base block and a 16-port expansion slot, with activation licensing used for port growth. The quote should show whether the deployment stops at 8 ports or needs additional active ports soon.
Although the included optics are 16G SW, the switch platform is part of Cisco’s 32G MDS 9132T family. That distinction matters when engineering plans later optics changes without replacing the chassis class.
Cisco lists hot-swappable power supplies, fan modules, and SFP+ optics for the MDS 9132T. For this SKU, spare fan and PSU lines should follow port-side intake airflow.
Cisco lists MDS NX-OS Release 8.2(1) or later and Cisco DCNM Release 10.4(1) or later for the platform. Match those baselines to the fabric operations plan before quote approval.
Application Scenarios
DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 belongs in racks where air enters through the port side. It should be compared against the exhaust version whenever the storage cabinet cooling standard is port-side intake.
Use this SKU for a small Fibre Channel fabric, rack-level SAN edge, or lab-to-production build where eight active ports and Cisco 16G SW optics match the first port map.
The SKU works when the first purchase should stay small while preserving a Cisco-documented path to more active ports, the 16-port expansion module, and optional MDS feature licenses.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 | |||
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Order configuration |
8-port 16G SW optic bundle |
8-port 16G SW optic bundle |
8-port 32G SW optic bundle |
Base switch module |
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Active ports at order |
8 |
8 |
8 |
8 |
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Included FC optics |
8 x 16G SW |
8 x 16G SW |
8 x 32G SW |
Optics not listed in base-module description |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side intake |
Port-side exhaust |
Port-side intake |
Port-side intake |
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Fan modules |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Power supplies |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Maximum Fibre Channel ports |
32 active ports |
32 active ports |
32 active ports |
32 active ports |
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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 |
- Use DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 when the order must combine port-side intake cooling, 8 active FC ports, and Cisco 16G SW optics in one bundle.
- DS-C9132T-8PMESK9 is mainly an airflow swap for racks built around exhaust hardware; the port count and included 16G optic count remain aligned.
- DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 keeps the intake cooling direction but changes the media package to Cisco 32G SW optics for new higher-speed shortwave links.
- DS-C9132T-MIK9 leaves optics and advanced software decisions outside the base-module line, which can help when procurement wants to build the BOM item by item.
Selection Guide
1. Lock the airflow direction first
DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 should stay tied to cabinet standards that require port-side intake. If the rack expects air to leave through the port side, use the exhaust counterpart instead of mixing airflow parts.
2. Check the 16G SW optic requirement
This SKU includes Cisco 16G shortwave optics. If the storage fabric is being cabled for 32G shortwave links from day one, review the TK9 optic bundle before approving the purchase.
3. Confirm the active-port count
The order starts with 8 active FC ports. Add activation licensing or the expansion module only after the host, array, and inter-switch link count shows that the first eight ports are not enough.
4. Separate hardware from advanced software needs
The Cisco bundle description confirms switch hardware, optics, fans, PSU, and airflow. Keep Enterprise package or SAN Insights requirements as separate quote checks unless they are already part of a different bundle.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Intake 16G bundle |
DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 |
Separates this SKU from the exhaust 16G bundle and the 32G optic variants |
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Cooling path |
Port-side intake chassis with intake fan and PSU spares |
Prevents receiving or installation conflicts with exhaust FRUs |
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Turn-up port list |
Host, array, and ISL links required on day one |
Shows whether the included 8 active ports are enough |
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Supported software |
Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 8.2(1) or later with DCNM Release 10.4(1) or later |
Confirms the operations team can manage the switch on the planned release |
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Future expansion |
M9132T-PL8 activation, M9XT-FC1632 expansion module, and optional Enterprise package |
Keeps later port and feature growth visible in the buying cycle |
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 port expansion |
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M9100-ENT1K9= |
Cisco MDS 9000 Family Enterprise Package for advanced MDS feature requirements |
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DS-CAC-650W-I= |
650W AC power supply spare for port-side intake MDS 9132T hardware |
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DS-C32S-FAN-I= |
Fan module spare for port-side intake MDS 9132T hardware |
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DS-SFP-FC16G-SW |
Cisco 16G Fibre Channel shortwave SFP+ optic for matching replacement links |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 | Product compatibility | Cisco MDS 9000 Family |
| Product type | 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch | Order configuration | 8 active FC ports, 8 x 16G SW optics, 2 fan modules, 1 power supply, and port-side intake airflow |
| Form factor | 1RU fixed-switch chassis | 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 | 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 end-to-end full duplex | Buffer credits | Up to 8300 buffer credits |
| Default buffer credits per port | 500 buffer credits per port | Maximum buffer credits for a single port | 8270 buffer credits within the port group |
| Port channel support | Up to 16 load-balanced physical links in one port channel | Port activation license | M9132T-PL8 8-port On-Demand Activation license |
| Expansion module option | M9XT-FC1632 16-port SFP+ expansion module | Optional network license | Cisco MDS 9000 Family Enterprise Package can be purchased separately |
| Management Ethernet ports | Two out-of-band 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet management ports | Console and USB ports | RS-232 serial console port and USB power-on auto-provision port |
| 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 in the Cisco bundle description | Power supplies | 1 power supply in the Cisco bundle description |
| 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 |
| AC input frequency | 50 to 60 Hz nominal | Typical power consumption | 80W for 8 ports activated with 32G SFPs with traffic at 25C |
| Airflow direction | Front to back, inward from ports, using port-side intake fans | System airflow rate | 50 CFM through system fan assembly at 25C |
| Maximum airflow rate | 100 CFM maximum | Dimensions | 1RU, 1.72 x 17.3 x 20.11 in. excluding PSU and fan module handles |
| Weight | 9.82 kg | Operating temperature | 32 to 104F (0 to 45C) |
| Nonoperating temperature | -40 to 158F (-40 to 70C) | Operating relative humidity | 10 to 90 percent noncondensing |
| Nonoperating relative humidity | 10 to 95 percent noncondensing | Operating altitude | -197 to 6500 ft (-60 to 2000 m) |
| 16G SW transceiver product ID | DS-SFP-FC16G-SW | 16G SW connector and media | 16G Fibre Channel shortwave SFP+ with 850 nm wavelength and multimode fiber |
| 16G SW connector | Dual LC connectors | 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 |
| 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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