DS-C9132T-MIK9 – 8x32G FC Ports – Base 1RU Chassis – Intake SAN Switch
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DS-C9132T-MIK9 Description
The DS-C9132T-MIK9 is a Cisco MDS 9132T 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch base module for server-rack Fibre Channel connectivity to the SAN core. It is a 1RU MDS 9132T base switch ordered with 8 active FC ports, 2 fans, 1 PSU, and port-side intake airflow; the platform supports 4/8/16/32 Gbps autosensing Fibre Channel operation, 1024 Gbps aggregate bandwidth, and expansion from the base port set toward 32 active FC ports with Cisco-supported port activation and expansion options.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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Product ID |
DS-C9132T-MIK9 |
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Product compatibility |
Cisco MDS 9000 Family |
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Product type |
Base 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side intake |
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Active ports at order |
8 FC ports |
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Fibre Channel ports |
16 SFP+ FC ports |
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Maximum Fibre Channel ports |
32 active FC ports |
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Fibre Channel speed support |
4/8/16/32 Gbps autosensing |
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Aggregate bandwidth |
1024 Gbps aggregate |
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Power supply options |
650W AC intake-airflow PSU option |
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Management Ethernet ports |
Two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet management ports |
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Minimum NX-OS release |
Cisco MDS NX-OS 8.2(1) or later |
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Minimum Cisco DCNM release |
Cisco DCNM 10.4(1) or later |
Product Performance
Key Features
DS-C9132T-MIK9 is the intake-airflow base PID in Cisco’s ordering table. Keep it tied to intake fan and PSU spares so receiving, installation, and later replacement work follow one cooling direction.
The base-module order does not include a factory transceiver set. It is better for projects where Cisco 32G, 16G, or 8G FC SFPs must be selected after confirming fiber type and link distance.
Cisco documents an 8-port activation license for increasing active ports and a 16-port FC expansion module for the base switch. Those items should be added only when the fabric design needs them.
The MDS 9132T supports 32G Fibre Channel switching with VSAN, NPV, IVR, port channel, QoS, diagnostics, and secure management capabilities. Feature entitlements should be confirmed as separate software lines.
The base order includes one PSU, and the platform supports two 650W AC supplies. For redundant power feeds, quote the matching port-side intake PSU spare with the switch.
The Cisco ordering table lists MDS NX-OS 8.2(1) or later and DCNM 10.4(1) or later. Validate those requirements against the existing SAN operations stack before installation scheduling.
Application Scenarios
This SKU belongs in storage cabinets where the cooling policy requires air to enter from the port side and where spare fan and PSU PIDs must match that same direction.
DS-C9132T-MIK9 keeps the switch purchase separate from the final Cisco SFP list covering multimode, single-mode, 16G, or 32G Fibre Channel links.
The base switch can start a fabric with 8 active ports and keep the activation license, expansion module, and advanced software packages visible for later procurement.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
DS-C9132T-MIK9 | |||
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Order configuration |
Base switch |
8-port 16G SW optic bundle |
8-port 32G SW optic bundle |
24-port 32G SW optic bundle |
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Active ports at order |
8 |
8 |
8 |
24 |
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Included FC optics |
Optics ordered separately |
8 x 16G SW optics |
8 x 32G SW optics |
24 x 32G SW optics |
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Airflow direction |
Port-side intake |
Port-side intake |
Port-side intake |
Port-side intake |
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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+ ports |
16 SFP+ ports |
16 SFP+ ports |
16 SFP+ ports |
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Expansion module option |
16-port FC module bay |
16-port FC module bay |
16-port FC module bay |
16-port FC module bay |
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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-MIK9 keeps the switch order separate from optics while the media plan is still being finalized.
- DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 keeps the same intake airflow and 8 active ports, but adds 8 Cisco 16G shortwave optics.
- DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 is the intake bundle for 8 active ports with 8 Cisco 32G shortwave optics.
- DS-C9132T-24PITK9 expands the initial intake-airflow order to 24 active ports, 24 Cisco 32G shortwave optics, four fans, and two PSUs.
Selection Guide
1. Confirm the cooling code first
DS-C9132T-MIK9 should stay tied to rack standards that require port-side intake. Do not mix it with exhaust fan or PSU spares in the same deployment plan.
2. Decide whether optics should ship in the switch order
The DS-C9132T-MIK9 base PID leaves optics outside the factory bundle. If the project already requires Cisco shortwave optics in the same switch order, compare the DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 or DS-C9132T-8PMITK9 intake bundles.
3. Match activation to the port map
Eight active ports may be enough for a small first fabric phase. Larger host, storage, or ISL counts should trigger a review of M9132T-PL8 and the 16-port expansion module.
4. Tie software and support to the final BOM
Before final commercial approval, check Enterprise Package, SAN Insights, DCNM, warranty coverage, shipping location, and regional power cords alongside the hardware list.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Cisco SKU |
DS-C9132T-MIK9 |
Keeps the order on the base intake-airflow switch |
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Airflow FRUs |
DS-CAC-650W-I and DS-C32S-FAN-I where spares are needed |
Prevents intake and exhaust hardware from being mixed |
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Active-port requirement |
Day-one host, array, and ISL port count |
Determines whether 8 ports are enough for turn-up |
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Transceiver list |
Cisco FC SFP speed, wavelength, and fiber type |
Confirms optics because this base SKU does not bundle them |
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Growth items |
M9132T-PL8 and M9XT-FC1632 |
Keeps expansion cost visible before purchase approval |
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Software baseline |
MDS NX-OS 8.2(1) or later and DCNM 10.4(1) or later |
Avoids staging the hardware against an unsupported operations stack |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
|---|---|
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M9132T-PL8= |
Cisco MDS 9132T 8-port On-Demand Activation spare license |
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M9XT-FC1632= |
Cisco MDS 32G FC 16-port expansion module spare |
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DS-CAC-650W-I= |
AC PSU port-side intake spare for MDS 9132T |
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DS-C32S-FAN-I= |
MDS 9132T fan module port-side intake spare |
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Cisco 32G FC shortwave SFP+ transceiver | |
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Cisco 32G FC longwave SFP+ transceiver |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | DS-C9132T-MIK9 | Order configuration | MDS 9132 32G 1RU FC switch with 8 active FC ports, 2 fans, 1 PSU, port-side intake |
| Product compatibility | Cisco MDS 9000 Family | Product type | 32G Fibre Channel SAN switch base module |
| Form factor | 1RU fixed standalone switch | Fibre Channel ports | 16 SFP+ FC ports |
| Active ports at order | 8 ports | Maximum Fibre Channel ports | 32 ports |
| Fibre Channel speed support | 4/8/16/32 Gbps autosensing | Dedicated bandwidth per port | 32 Gbps per FC port |
| 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 for a 16-port group, with 500 credits per port by default | Maximum buffer credits for a single port | 8270 credits within the 16-port group |
| Expansion module option | M9XT-FC1632 16-port FC expansion module | Port activation license | M9132T-PL8 8-port activation license |
| Minimum NX-OS release | Cisco MDS NX-OS 8.2(1) or later | Minimum Cisco DCNM release | Cisco DCNM 10.4(1) or later |
| Management Ethernet ports | Two 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet management ports, RS-232 serial console, USB auto-provision port | Default power supply | DS-CAC-650W-I 650W AC port-side intake power supply; two supplies in the order configuration |
| Power supplies | 1 PSU | Fan modules | 2 fan modules |
| Matching power supply spare | DS-CAC-650W-I port-side intake AC PSU | Matching fan spare | DS-C32S-FAN-I port-side intake 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 |
| Airflow direction | Front to back, inward from the port side | System airflow rate | 50 CFM at 25C through the fan assembly; 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 | DS-SFP-FC32G-SW and DS-SFP-FC32G-LW |
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