DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 – 8x32G FC Ports – 8x32G SW Optics – Intake SAN Switch
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DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 Description
The DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 is a Cisco MDS 9132T 32-Gbps Fibre Channel fixed SAN switch for storage racks with port-side intake airflow. The switch has 8 active ports populated with eight 32G shortwave optics, two fan modules and one power supply, and each port autosenses 4, 8, 16 or 32 Gbps within 1024 Gbps of full-duplex bandwidth. The 16-port SFP+ base block and one 16-port expansion slot reach at most 32 active ports.
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 |
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 |
1,024 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
All eight active ports hold 32G shortwave SFP+ optics, so the link speed matches the platform ceiling from the first day. OM3 fiber reaches 70 m and OM4 or OM5 reaches 100 m.
Air is drawn in at the port side and exits at the rear. Fan and power-supply replacements follow the intake direction, and wall clearance of at least 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) keeps the vents open.
Dedicated 32 Gbps on each of 32 possible ports adds up to 1024 Gbps full duplex. With only 8 ports active, the chassis has a wide margin before fabric bandwidth becomes a limit.
One slot takes a 16-port SFP+ expansion module, which brings the switch to 24 active ports. An 8-port activation license can then close the gap to the 32-port maximum.
Autosensing ports run 16, 8 and 4 Gbps links, so existing arrays and host adapters connect alongside new 32G devices. Existing 16G or 8G optics also fit the 32G ports.
With 8 ports active and 32G SFPs carrying traffic at 25 C, the switch typically draws 80W. A single 650W supply covers that with large headroom.
Application Scenarios
In a cabinet where cooling air enters through the port side, the switch forms the first 32G Fibre Channel tier with its eight shortwave optics already installed.
A small data center can attach a handful of hosts and storage arrays to the eight active ports and link the switch to a second fabric switch over a PortChannel.
A project that adds hosts in phases can raise the active count past eight with an activation license or the expansion module while the original switch stays in the rack.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 | |||
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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 |
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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Enterprise license |
Not published |
Not published |
Not included |
Not published |
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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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Aggregate bandwidth |
1,024 Gbps full duplex |
1,024 Gbps full duplex |
1,024 Gbps full duplex |
1,024 Gbps full duplex |
DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 and DS-C9132T-8PMETK9 are identical eight-port bundles with eight 32G SW optics apart from airflow: this model is port-side intake and DS-C9132T-8PMETK9 is port-side exhaust. Sites that need 24 links on day one should order DS-C9132T-24PITK9, which keeps intake airflow and ships 24 active ports, 24 32G SW optics, four fans and two power supplies without an Enterprise license. DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 also keeps intake airflow and eight active ports but includes 16G SW optics, so it suits fabrics that will run at 16G or below. Extending this bundle takes an M9132T-PL8 license for up to 16 ports or an M9XT-FC1632 module for up to 24.
Ordering Checklist
- Airflow spares: Order the port-side intake spares DS-CAC-650W-I= power supply and DS-C32S-FAN-I= fan module, matching this switch. The exhaust spares are different PIDs, and a mismatched fan or supply reverses airflow in the rack.
- Port activation: The bundle starts with 8 active ports; M9132T-PL8 adds 8 ports for a maximum of 16, and the M9XT-FC1632 expansion module adds 16 for a maximum of 24. Ports beyond the factory 8 stay unusable until the license or module is on the order.
- Extra optics: The bundle carries 8 x 32G SW optics (DS-SFP-FC32G-SW); single-mode links need DS-SFP-FC32G-LW=. Only eight optics ship, so additional active ports or long-reach links need separate optic lines.
- Enterprise package: The order description lists no Enterprise license; M9100-ENT1K9= or L-M9100ENT1K9= covers IVR, QoS, FC-SP, port security and traffic encryption. Those features are unavailable unless the package is ordered as its own line.
- Power cord: Pick a country-specific cord from the data sheet list, such as CAB-9K12A-NA or CAB-9K10A-EU, for the C14 plug and C15 socket. The data sheet does not state which cord ships with the 8-port models.
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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32G Fibre Channel shortwave SFP+ transceiver for matching included media |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| 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 | 1,024 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 port | Two out-of-band 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet management ports |
| Console port | RS-232 serial console port | USB port | 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 | 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 | 9.82 kg (21.65 lb) |
| Operating temperature | 32 to 104F (0 to 40C) | Storage temperature | -40 to 158F (-40 to 70C) |
| Operating humidity | 10 to 90 percent noncondensing | Storage 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 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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