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DS-C9148T-24IK9 – 48 ports – managed – rack-mountable
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DS-C9148T-24IK9 Description
Cisco DS-C9148T-24IK9 is the port-side intake airflow variant of the Cisco MDS 9148T 32-Gbps Fibre Channel switch. It provides 48 physical FC ports with 24 ports active at delivery and simple 8-port POD expansion to 48, delivering predictable low latency and line-rate forwarding for all-flash arrays, transactional databases, and dense virtualization clusters. The platform is NVMe/FC-ready, supports VSANs and Inter-VSAN Routing, and includes hardware-assisted SAN Analytics, slow-drain detection, and model-driven telemetry to speed troubleshooting and capacity planning. With redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans plus resilient ISL port-channeling, DS-C9148T-24IK9 fits 1RU access/edge SAN designs that require intake airflow alignment with hot/cold-aisle policies while preserving future scale and automation via Cisco NDFC/DCNM, REST/NX-API, Python, and Ansible.
Key Features
Day-0 to Day-2 fast roll-out
Zero-touch turn-up with POAP, golden templates in Cisco NDFC, and API-first workflows (REST/NX-API) to standardize new racks or sites in minutes.
Capacity-on-demand economics
Start with 24 active ports and scale in planned 8-port steps, aligning CapEx to host/array growth and avoiding forklift changes during live projects.
Multi-workload service assurance
Per-fabric policies and QoS keep noisy backup jobs from impacting latency-sensitive OLTP/VDI; predictable headroom for month-end closes and maintenance windows.
Audit-ready operations for regulated teams
Role separation and centralized AAA (TACACS+/RADIUS/LDAP/AD), signed images, and comprehensive logging make change tracking and compliance reviews straightforward.
Interoperability across mixed generations
Run 8G/16G today and 32G where needed, with broad ecosystem support for major HBAs and arrays—ideal for phased refreshes and multi-vendor SANs.
Fleet simplification for intake-cooled racks
Port-side intake airflow aligns with front-cold aisles; a single intake SKU reduces spares complexity across sites while the compact 1RU footprint eases cable management.
Applications Scenarios
ERP and analytics platforms
Deterministic 32G FC performance for latency-sensitive OLTP/OLAP, with telemetry to validate throughput during month-end closes and batch windows.
Private cloud storage consolidation
Consistent fabric services for mixed tenants and tiers; VSANs isolate dev, test, and prod while automation (NDFC, NX-API) streamlines provisioning.
Video surveillance and enterprise archives
Reliable ingest and sustained writes for large camera fleets and long-retention archives; intake airflow fits front-cold aisles in dense security racks.
Front View
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1 |
Serial console port |
7 |
Activity status LED |
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2 |
System status LED |
8 |
Ethernet management ports (2) |
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3 |
Power status LED |
9 |
Fixed FC ports |
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4 |
Fan status LED |
10 |
FC port status LEDs (48) |
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5 |
USB port |
11 |
Airflow grill |
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6 |
Link status LED |
Rear View
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1 |
Power supply failure status LED |
6 |
Power supply status LED |
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2 |
Power supply unit fan |
7 |
Power supply units (2 units) |
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3 |
Power supply unit handle |
8 |
Chassis fan modules (4 units) |
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4 |
Unswitched power receptacle |
9 |
Chassis fan module release latches (8) |
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5 |
Power supply unit latch release |
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1 |
Power supply unit slot 1 |
4 |
Chassis fan module slot 3 |
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2 |
Chassis fan module slot 1 |
5 |
Chassis fan module slot 4 |
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3 |
Chassis fan module slot 2 |
6 |
Power supply unit slot 2 |
Model Selection Guide – DS-C9148T-24IK9
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Common requirement scenario |
Suitable? Recommendation |
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Build a new 32G FC access/edge for all-flash arrays |
Suitable. 48 physical ports with 24 active deliver predictable, low-latency line-rate; expand to 48 via POD as needed. |
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Start with 24 ports and scale later without downtime |
Highly suitable. Use POD licensing to add 8-port steps; align spend with growth and avoid forklift upgrades. |
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Plan to adopt NVMe/FC alongside existing SCSI/FCP |
Suitable. NVMe/FC-ready; coexistence on the same links preserves investments and policies. |
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Need built-in visibility, telemetry, faster troubleshooting |
Suitable. Hardware-assisted SAN Analytics and model-driven telemetry reduce MTTR and support capacity planning. |
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Dense virtualization and per-flow insight |
Suitable. VM-aware visibility (with capable HBAs) plus analytics helps pinpoint bottlenecks and noisy neighbors. |
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Data-center airflow policy requires port-side intake |
Ideal. This SKU is the intake variant; align airflow with hot/cold-aisle layouts and adjacent gear. |
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Strict HA requirements (power, cooling, links) |
Suitable. Dual hot-swap PSUs/fans and ISL port-channels improve fabric availability for 24×7 workloads. |
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Reuse existing 8G/16G optics/HBAs initially |
Suitable. Autosensing 4/8/16/32Gbps ports let you deploy now and upgrade to 32G later. |
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Need more than 48 FC ports or very long-distance links |
Not ideal. Consider 96-port fixed switches or director-class platforms for large scale or long-haul/B2B credit needs. |
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
DS-C9148T-24IK9 | ||
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Physical FC ports |
48 |
48 |
48 |
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Base licensed ports |
12 |
24 |
48 |
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Port expansion |
+8 to max 48 |
+8 to max 48 |
N/A (max) |
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Port speeds |
4/8/16/32Gbps FC |
4/8/16/32Gbps FC |
4/8/16/32Gbps FC |
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Line-rate forwarding |
On licensed ports |
On licensed ports |
On all ports |
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System bandwidth |
Up to 1.536Tbps |
Up to 1.536Tbps |
Up to 1.536Tbps |
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NVMe/FC support |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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SAN Analytics/telemetry |
Hardware-assisted |
Hardware-assisted |
Hardware-assisted |
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Redundant PSUs/fans |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Airflow option |
Intake or exhaust SKUs |
Intake (this SKU) |
Intake (this SKU) |
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Form factor |
1RU |
1RU |
1RU |
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Typical use |
Small/edge, start small |
Mid-size edge with staged growth |
Full 48-port density day one |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product model | DS-C9148T-24IK9 (MDS 9148T series) | Form factor | 1RU fixed FC switch |
| Physical FC ports | 48 x SFP+/SFP28 Fibre Channel | Base licensed ports | 24 active, scalable to 48 |
| Port speeds | Auto-sensing 4/8/16/32Gbps | Performance | Non-blocking, line-rate on licensed ports |
| Aggregate bandwidth | Up to 1.536Tbps | Latency | Low, cut-through switching |
| Expansion model | Port-On-Demand in 8-port steps | Port-channel | ISL PortChannels for resiliency |
| Protocols | FCP, NVMe/FC | Fabric services | VSANs, IVR (license), Smart/Auto Zoning, QoS |
| Analytics/telemetry | Hardware-based SAN Analytics; model-driven telemetry | Diagnostics | ISL/HBA diagnostics, slow-drain detection, SPAN/RSPAN |
| Management | NX-OS CLI/SSH, SNMP, REST/NX-API | Controller | Cisco NDFC/DCNM |
| High availability | Hot-swappable dual PSUs and fans | Airflow | Port-side intake (red) variant |
| Power | AC PSU options; 1 required, 2 for redundancy | Cooling | Redundant hot-swappable fan modules |
| Security | RBAC, TACACS+/RADIUS/LDAP/AD, Secure boot | FC-SP | DH-CHAP; optional link encryption |
| Automation | REST/NX-API, Python/Ansible; POAP | Call Home | Integrated |
| Front I/O | 48 x FC ports; USB; serial console | Management ports | Ethernet management for OOB |
| LEDs | System, fan, PSU, link/activity | Interoperability | MDS 9000 family per compatibility matrix |
| Dimensions/weight | 1RU; per datasheet | Environmental | Per datasheet (operating temp/humidity) |
| Power/thermal | Per PSU/datasheet | Certifications | Safety/EMC/RoHS per Cisco |
| Transceivers | Cisco 32G/16G/8G FC optics supported | Accessories | Rail kit, regional power cords (optics ordered separately) |
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Why is DS-C9148T-24IK9 a good fit for labs and smaller departments that still need 32G performance?
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How should I structure VSANs in a lab that reconfigures frequently?
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Does 24IK9 support the same optics as larger bundles?
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Can I run NVMe/FC in a lab without impacting ongoing SCSI/FC tests?
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