DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 – 8x32G FC Ports – 8x32G SW Optics – Intake SAN Switch
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DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 Description
DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 is a Cisco MDS 9132T 32-Gbps Fibre Channel fixed SAN switch bundle for port-side-intake storage-networking racks. It ships as an 8-active-port order with eight Cisco 32G shortwave FC optics, two fan modules, one power supply, and port-side intake airflow, while the MDS 9132T platform supports 4/8/16/32 Gbps autosensing Fibre Channel ports, a 16-port SFP+ base block, an expansion path to 32 active ports, and 1024 Gbps full-duplex aggregate bandwidth for compact SAN edge or fabric-start deployments.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 |
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Product compatibility |
Cisco MDS 9000 Family |
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Product type |
32G Fibre Channel fixed SAN switch |
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Order configuration |
8 active ports with 8 x 32G SW optics, intake fans, and 1 PSU |
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Active ports at order |
8 Fibre Channel ports |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side intake |
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Fibre Channel ports |
16 SFP+ base 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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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-8PMITK9 as the port-side intake order line with eight active ports and eight 32G SW optics. Keep the airflow suffix visible during quote review, warehouse receiving, and spare-part planning.
The bundled optic package is Cisco DS-SFP-FC32G-SW shortwave Fibre Channel media. It supports multimode SAN links where the project wants 32G optic coverage without sourcing transceivers as a separate line.
The platform uses a 16-port SFP+ base block and starts with 8 active ports in this bundle. It gives procurement a smaller first order while keeping the documented path to more active ports.
Cisco lists an 8-port activation option and a 16-port expansion module for the MDS 9132T. Review those items only after the SAN port map shows that the first 8 active ports will not cover the planned links.
Power supplies, fan modules, and SFP+ optics are listed as hot-swappable platform components. For this SKU, fan and power-supply spares should stay on the port-side intake side of the MDS 9132T parts list.
Cisco lists Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 8.2(1) or later and Cisco DCNM Release 10.4(1) or later for the platform. Confirm those versions before matching the switch to the fabric management plan.
Application Scenarios
DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 belongs in cabinets where air enters through the port side and the first links are planned around Cisco 32G shortwave optics.
Use this SKU for a compact MDS 9132T fabric pair or storage-rack edge when eight active Fibre Channel ports cover the first host, array, and inter-switch links.
This bundle works when the project wants to start with an 8-port order, then review 8-port activation, the 16-port expansion module, or Enterprise package needs after the next SAN growth phase is known.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 | |||
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Order configuration |
8-port 32G SW intake |
8-port 32G SW exhaust |
24-port 32G SW intake |
8-port 16G SW intake |
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Active ports at order |
8 |
8 |
24 |
8 |
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Included FC optics |
8 x 32G SW |
8 x 32G SW |
24 x 32G SW |
8 x 16G SW |
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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 |
4 |
2 |
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Power supplies |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
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Fibre Channel ports |
16 SFP+ base plus expansion slot |
16 SFP+ base plus expansion slot |
16 SFP+ base plus expansion slot |
16 SFP+ base plus expansion 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 |
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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-8PMITK9 is the intake-airflow 8-port bundle when the first order needs Cisco 32G SW optics.
- DS-C9132T-8PMETK9 keeps the same 8-port and 32G SW optic count but changes the cooling direction to port-side exhaust.
- DS-C9132T-24PITK9 is the intake-airflow choice when the first deployment must include 24 active ports and 24 x 32G SW optics.
- DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 keeps intake airflow but uses 16G SW optics, so it is a different media package from the TK9 bundle.
Selection Guide
1. Match the rack airflow before anything else
DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 should be used only when the cabinet plan calls for port-side intake hardware. Mixing this switch with exhaust fan or PSU spares can create a receiving and cooling problem.
2. Confirm the 32G SW link budget
This SKU includes eight Cisco 32G shortwave optics. Check OM2, OM3, OM4, or OM5 distance before the quote is approved so the fiber plant matches the included media.
3. Validate the 8-port starting point
The bundle activates 8 Fibre Channel ports at purchase. If the day-one SAN map already needs more host, storage, or ISL links, add the proper activation or expansion items before ordering.
4. Keep software and feature scope separate
The Cisco bundle description confirms the hardware, optics, fans, PSU, and airflow. Enterprise package, SAN Insights, or advanced management requirements should be reviewed as separate license decisions.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
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Cisco PID check |
DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 |
Prevents substitution with the exhaust 32G bundle, the 16G intake bundle, or a 24-port order |
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Cooling match |
Intake switch, intake fan spare, and intake PSU spare |
Keeps the installed chassis and spare FRUs on the same airflow standard |
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First fabric link count |
Host, storage, and ISL positions needed at turn-up |
Shows whether the factory 8 active FC ports cover installation |
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32G SW media check |
DS-SFP-FC32G-SW optics, multimode fiber type, LC patching, and reach |
Avoids shortwave distance or fiber-grade mismatch |
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Operations software |
MDS NX-OS 8.2(1) or later with DCNM 10.4(1) or later |
Confirms the switch can be managed on the planned SAN baseline |
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Port-growth items |
M9132T-PL8, M9XT-FC1632, and any separate Enterprise package line |
Keeps expansion and feature licensing visible before release |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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M9132T-PL8= |
Spare 8-port activation license for expanding the MDS 9132T active-port count |
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M9XT-FC1632= |
Spare 16-port SFP+ expansion module for the MDS 9132T chassis |
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M9100-ENT1K9= |
MDS 9000 Family Enterprise Package when advanced SAN features are required |
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DS-CAC-650W-I= |
Port-side intake 650W AC power-supply spare for this airflow variant |
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DS-C32S-FAN-I= |
Port-side intake fan-module spare for MDS 9132T cooling alignment |
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DS-SFP-FC32G-SW |
32G Fibre Channel shortwave SFP+ transceiver for matching included media |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 | Product compatibility | Cisco MDS 9000 Family |
| Product type | 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch | Order configuration | 8 active ports, 8 x 32G SW optics, 2 fan modules, 1 power supply, and port-side intake airflow |
| Form factor | 1RU fixed-switch chassis | Fibre Channel ports | 16 SFP+ Fibre Channel ports |
| Expansion module option | 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 |
| Dedicated bandwidth per port | 32 Gbps | Aggregate bandwidth | 1024 Gbps full duplex |
| Port channel support | Up to 16 physical links in one port channel | 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 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, purchased separately when required | 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 |
| 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 | AC input frequency | 50 to 60 Hz nominal |
| Typical power consumption | 80W with 8 ports activated, 32G SFPs, traffic, and 25C ambient temperature | 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 | 1.72 x 17.3 x 20.11 in. excluding PSU and fan module handles | Form factor | 1 RU |
| Weight | 21.65 lb (9.82 kg) | Operating temperature | 32 to 104F (0 to 40C) |
| 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) |
| 32G SW transceiver product ID | DS-SFP-FC32G-SW | 32G SW connector and media | 32G Fibre Channel shortwave SFP+ using 850 nm 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 | 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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