DS-C9132T-MEK9 – 8x32G FC Ports – Base 1RU Chassis – Exhaust SAN Switch
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DS-C9132T-MEK9 Description
DS-C9132T-MEK9 is a Cisco MDS 9132T 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch for storage-network fabric deployments that need an exhaust-airflow base order with separately selected FC optics. Cisco identifies this SKU as an 8-active-port base configuration with two fan modules, one power supply, and port-side exhaust airflow, while the MDS 9132T platform provides 16 SFP+ Fibre Channel ports, expansion to 32 active FC ports, 4/8/16/32 Gbps autosensing operation, and 1024 Gbps aggregate full-duplex bandwidth.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Product ID |
DS-C9132T-MEK9 |
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Product compatibility |
Cisco MDS 9000 Family |
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Product type |
32G Fibre Channel SAN switch base module |
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Order configuration |
8 active FC ports, 2 fan modules, 1 power supply, port-side exhaust airflow |
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Active ports at order |
8 Fibre Channel ports |
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Fibre Channel ports |
16 SFP+ Fibre Channel 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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Airflow direction |
Port-side exhaust |
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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-MEK9 as the MDS 9132T base module with 8 active FC ports, two fans, one PSU, and port-side exhaust airflow. It is suited to projects that prefer to choose optics, licenses, and growth items separately.
The SKU is tied to port-side exhaust cooling. Keep the airflow code aligned across the switch, fan spare, and power-supply spare so the receiving team does not mix exhaust and intake FRUs.
The MDS 9132T supports 4/8/16/32G autosensing FC operation with dedicated bandwidth per port. DS-C9132T-MEK9 is the small active-port entry point into that platform.
Cisco lists an 8-port activation license and a 16-port SFP+ expansion module for the base switch. Keep those order lines visible only when the SAN design needs more active ports than the base entitlement.
The platform supports hot-swappable power supplies, fan modules, and SFP+ optics. For this exact SKU, spare review should stay focused on exhaust-airflow power and fan modules.
Cisco lists MDS NX-OS 8.2(1) or later and DCNM 10.4(1) or later for the MDS 9132T. Check those versions against the current SAN operations stack before staging the chassis.
Application Scenarios
DS-C9132T-MEK9 belongs in storage racks that require air to move toward the port side and where the switch order must match exhaust-airflow power and fan spares.
This SKU keeps the MDS 9132T chassis and active-port baseline separate from 32G, 16G, 8G, shortwave, or longwave FC optic procurement lines.
This base order works for a first fabric phase with limited FC links, followed by a later review of 8-port activation, the 16-port expansion module, and advanced software licensing.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
DS-C9132T-MEK9 | |||
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Order configuration |
Base switch |
Base switch |
8-port 32G SW bundle |
24-port 32G SW bundle |
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Active ports at order |
8 |
8 |
8 |
24 |
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Included FC optics |
Optics ordered separately |
Optics ordered separately |
8 x 32G SW optics |
24 x 32G SW optics |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side exhaust |
Port-side intake |
Port-side exhaust |
Port-side exhaust |
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Fan modules |
2 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
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Power supplies |
1 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
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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-MEK9 is the exhaust-airflow base switch when the order should start with 8 active FC ports and separately chosen optics.
- DS-C9132T-MIK9 keeps the same base-switch role and active-port count but changes the airflow direction to port-side intake.
- DS-C9132T-8PMETK9 is also exhaust airflow, but it is a bundle with 8 Cisco 32G shortwave optics in the initial deployment.
- DS-C9132T-24PETK9 moves to 24 active ports, 24 Cisco 32G shortwave optics, four fans, and two PSUs for a larger first deployment.
Selection Guide
1. Decide whether a base SKU is enough
DS-C9132T-MEK9 is appropriate when the bill of materials should keep optics and growth licensing separate. If the project needs factory-included 32G SW optics, compare it with the PMETK9 bundle instead.
2. Lock the airflow direction early
This is the port-side exhaust base SKU. Confirm rack cooling, spare fan direction, and spare PSU direction before approving the quote.
3. Count day-one Fibre Channel links
The factory active count is 8 ports. If the first SAN turn-up has more host, storage, or ISL links, add the activation license or expansion module during the same procurement review.
4. Keep feature licensing outside the base-switch decision
Enterprise Package, SAN Insights, and DCNM Advanced Edition are separate Cisco ordering items. Confirm those only after the fabric feature scope and management model are defined.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Cisco PID check |
DS-C9132T-MEK9 |
Prevents substitution with the intake base SKU or a factory optic bundle |
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Airflow match |
Port-side exhaust switch, exhaust fan spare, and exhaust PSU spare |
Keeps installed hardware and spare FRUs on the same cooling standard |
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First active-port count |
Host, storage, and ISL links required at turn-up |
Shows whether 8 active FC ports are enough for the first phase |
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FC media plan |
Cisco 32G, 16G, or 8G FC SFPs and fiber type selected as separate lines |
Avoids assuming that optics ship with the base module |
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Software baseline |
MDS NX-OS 8.2(1) or later and DCNM 10.4(1) or later |
Confirms compatibility with the planned SAN operations stack |
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Growth options |
M9132T-PL8, M9XT-FC1632, and any separate Enterprise Package requirement |
Keeps port expansion and advanced features visible before purchase approval |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
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M9132T-PL8= |
Spare 8-port activation license for increasing the MDS 9132T active-port count |
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M9XT-FC1632= |
Spare 16-port SFP+ expansion module for the MDS 9132T base switch |
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M9100-ENT1K9= |
MDS 9000 Family Enterprise Package for advanced SAN features when required |
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DS-CAC-650W-E= |
Port-side exhaust 650W AC power-supply spare for this airflow variant |
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DS-C32S-FAN-E= |
Port-side exhaust fan-module spare for MDS 9132T cooling alignment |
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DS-SFP-FC32G-SW |
32G Fibre Channel shortwave SFP+ transceiver option for multimode SAN links |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | DS-C9132T-MEK9 | Product compatibility | Cisco MDS 9000 Family |
| Product type | Base 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch | Order configuration | 8 active FC ports, 2 fans, 1 PSU, port-side exhaust |
| Form factor | 1RU chassis | Fibre Channel ports | 16 SFP+ ports |
| Expansion module option | M9XT-FC1632 16-port SFP+ expansion module | Active ports at order | 8 FC ports active at shipment |
| Maximum Fibre Channel ports | 32 active FC ports | Fibre Channel speed support | Autosensing 4/8/16/32 Gbps operation |
| Dedicated bandwidth per port | 32 Gbps dedicated bandwidth | Aggregate bandwidth | 1024 Gbps end-to-end full duplex |
| Port channel support | Up to 16 load-balanced physical links per port channel | Buffer credits | Up to 8300 credits per 16-port group; 500 credits per port by default |
| Maximum buffer credits for a single port | 8270 credits within the 16-port group | Port activation license | M9132T-PL8 8-port On-Demand Activation license |
| Optional network license | M9100-ENT1K9 or L-M9100ENT1K9 Cisco MDS 9000 Family Enterprise Package | Management Ethernet ports | Two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet management ports |
| Console and USB ports | RS-232 serial console and USB power-on auto-provision port | Minimum NX-OS release | Cisco MDS NX-OS 8.2(1) or later |
| Minimum Cisco DCNM release | Cisco DCNM 10.4(1) or later | Fan modules | 2 fan modules |
| Power supplies | 1 power supply | Matching power supply spare | DS-CAC-650W-E 650W AC port-side exhaust power supply |
| Matching fan spare | DS-C32S-FAN-E port-side exhaust fan module | AC input voltage | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz nominal |
| Typical power consumption | 80W for 8 active ports with 32G SFPs, traffic, and 25C ambient temperature | Airflow direction | Back to front airflow toward the port side |
| System airflow rate | 50 CFM through the system fan assembly at 25C; 100 CFM maximum | Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 20.11 in. excluding PSU and fan module handles |
| Weight | 21.65 lb (9.82 kg) | Supported FC optics | 32G SW/LW, 16G SW/LW/ELW, 8G SW/LW/ER, and 8G CWDM SFP+ optics |
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