DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 – 48x64G FC Ports – 48x64G SW Optics – Exhaust SAN Switch
0/mo Solds
Established Global IT Distributor
With over a decade of industry experience, we are a certified Cisco Partner delivering genuine enterprise networking hardware and trusted services to system integrators, ISPs, and enterprises worldwide.
DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 Description
DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 is a Cisco MDS 9148V 64G Fibre Channel SAN switch bundle for rack access and storage-network edge deployments that need the full 48-port order populated at shipment. Cisco identifies this SKU as an MDS 9148V 64G FC switch with 48 active ports, 48 64G shortwave optics, four fans, two power supplies, and port-side exhaust airflow, while the MDS 9148V platform supports 48 SFP+ Fibre Channel ports with 8, 16, 32, and 64 Gbps autosensing operation for high-density SAN connectivity.
Quick Specs
|
Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
|
Product ID |
DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 |
|
Product type |
64G-capable Fibre Channel SAN switch |
|
Order configuration |
48 active ports, 48 x 64G SW optics, 4 fans, and 2 PSUs |
|
Airflow direction |
Port-side exhaust |
|
Included FC optics |
48 x Cisco 64G SW Fibre Channel SFP+ |
|
Active ports at order |
48 Fibre Channel ports |
|
Maximum Fibre Channel ports |
48 SFP+ ports |
|
Fibre Channel speed support |
8, 16, 32, and 64 Gbps autosensing |
|
Dedicated bandwidth per port |
64 Gbps |
|
Aggregate bandwidth |
3 Tbps full duplex |
|
Port group architecture |
2 port groups of 24 ports each |
|
Minimum NX-OS release |
Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 9.3(1) or later |
|
Optional subscription licenses |
Cisco MDS Premier and Cisco MDS Advantage |
Product Performance
Key Features
DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 packages 48 Cisco 64G SW optics with the 48-port MDS 9148V switch, which keeps the delivered optic count aligned with every active Fibre Channel port.
The PID is tied to port-side exhaust airflow in the Cisco ordering table. Procurement should keep fan tray and power-supply spares on the same exhaust airflow path.
The MDS 9148V hardware is documented as a 1RU fixed switch with 48 SFP+ Fibre Channel ports, making the SKU a compact SAN edge order rather than a modular director line card.
Cisco documents two 24-port groups on the platform. ISL, port-channel, and host-port placement should be planned with that group boundary visible.
Cisco lists Premier and Advantage subscription licenses as optional items. Treat those entitlements as separate purchasing decisions instead of assuming they are embedded in the hardware bundle.
The switch family supports telemetry and analytics functions, while Cisco notes analytics support for MDS 9148V in MDS NX-OS 9.4(1) and later. Validate the intended software release before making analytics a purchase requirement.
Application Scenarios
DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 fits refresh projects where the host and storage cabling plan already calls for 48 multimode 64G SW optical links at the rack access layer.
Use this order code for data center rows where the MDS 9148V must move air toward the port side. It should stay aligned with exhaust fan trays and exhaust power-supply spares.
This SKU is appropriate when the first phase already needs 48 active Fibre Channel ports. A 24-port bundle should be selected only when the deployment intentionally starts with fewer active ports.
Product Comparison
|
Parameter |
DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 |
DS-C9148V-24PEVK9 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Product type |
64G FC switch bundle |
64G FC switch bundle |
64G FC switch bundle |
64G FC switch bundle |
|
Active ports at order |
48 |
24 |
48 |
48 |
|
Included FC optics |
48 x 64G SW |
24 x 64G SW |
48 x 64G SW |
48 x 32G SW |
|
Airflow direction |
Port-side exhaust |
Port-side exhaust |
Port-side intake |
Port-side exhaust |
|
Fan modules and power supplies |
4 fans, 2 PSUs |
4 fans, 2 PSUs |
4 fans, 2 PSUs |
4 fans, 2 PSUs |
|
Maximum Fibre Channel ports |
48 SFP+ FC ports |
48 SFP+ FC ports |
48 SFP+ FC ports |
48 SFP+ FC ports |
|
Fibre Channel speed support |
8, 16, 32, and 64 Gbps |
8, 16, 32, and 64 Gbps |
8, 16, 32, and 64 Gbps |
8, 16, 32, and 64 Gbps |
|
Aggregate bandwidth |
3 Tbps full duplex |
3 Tbps full duplex |
3 Tbps full duplex |
3 Tbps full duplex |
|
Minimum NX-OS release |
MDS NX-OS 9.3(1) or later |
MDS NX-OS 9.3(1) or later |
MDS NX-OS 9.3(1) or later |
MDS NX-OS 9.3(1) or later |
- In a DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 vs DS-C9148V-24PEVK9 comparison, the difference is order size: DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 ships with 48 active ports and 48 x 64G SW optics, while DS-C9148V-24PEVK9 starts with 24 active ports and 24 x 64G SW optics.
- The DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 vs DS-C9148V-48PIVK9 comparison is an airflow check because both are 48-port 64G SW optic bundles, but DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 is port-side exhaust and DS-C9148V-48PIVK9 is port-side intake.
- For a DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 vs DS-C9148V-48PETK9 comparison, the model to choose depends on the optic package: DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 includes 64G SW optics and DS-C9148V-48PETK9 includes 32G SW optics.
Selection Guide
1. Match it to 64G SW endpoint planning
Choose DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 when the SAN bill of materials needs 64G shortwave optics installed across the full 48-port switch order.
2. Keep airflow as a line-item decision
Select DS-C9148V-48PIVK9 instead when the rack plan calls for intake airflow from the port side into the chassis.
3. Avoid buying unnecessary optic speed
Use DS-C9148V-48PETK9 when the switch order is still 48 active ports with exhaust airflow, but the required optic bundle is 32G SW rather than 64G SW.
4. Confirm licenses outside the chassis PID
Review Premier or Advantage subscription needs, Smart Account ownership, and the MDS NX-OS baseline before the hardware order is released.
Ordering Checklist
|
Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
|
Exact order code |
DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 |
Identifies the 48-port 64G SW exhaust bundle |
|
Port activation |
48 active Fibre Channel ports at order |
Prevents selecting a 24-port starter bundle by mistake |
|
Included optics |
48 x Cisco DS-SFP-FC64G-SW optics |
Confirms the order is the 64G SW optic package |
|
Airflow direction |
Port-side exhaust switch, PSU spares, and fan spares |
Avoids mixing intake and exhaust cooling components |
|
Fiber media |
LC multimode fiber for 64G SW links |
Keeps patching and reach checks tied to the included optics |
|
Software baseline |
Cisco MDS NX-OS Release 9.3(1) or later |
Aligns deployment planning with Cisco’s documented software floor |
|
Subscription scope |
Premier or Advantage requirement and Smart Account ownership |
Separates optional software entitlement from the hardware PID |
Optional Add-ons
|
Model |
Description |
|---|---|
|
DS-CAC-500W-E= |
MDS 9100 500W port-side exhaust power supply spare listed for MDS 9148V |
|
DS-C32S-FAN-E= |
MDS switch fan tray spare for port-side exhaust airflow listed for MDS 9148V |
|
DS-SFP-FC64G-SW= |
Cisco 64 Gbps Fibre Channel SW SFP+ LC spare optic |
|
DS-9148V-KIT-CSCO(=) |
MDS 9148V accessory kit for Cisco spare |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 | Order configuration | 48 active ports, 48 x 64G SW optics, 4 fans, 2 power supplies, and port-side exhaust airflow |
| Product compatibility | Cisco MDS 9000 Family | Product type | 64G Fibre Channel fixed SAN switch bundle |
| Included FC optics | 48 x Cisco 64G Fibre Channel shortwave optics | Airflow direction | Back to front toward ports using port-side exhaust fans |
| Fan modules | 4 fans in the ordering description | Power supplies | 2 power supplies in the ordering description |
| Form factor | 1RU fixed-switch form factor | Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.299 x 18 in. (4.37 x 43.94 x 45.72 cm) excluding PSU and fan-tray handles |
| Weight | 21.8 lb (9.9 kg) | Fibre Channel ports | 48 SFP+ Fibre Channel ports |
| Active ports at order | 48 active Fibre Channel ports | Fibre Channel speed support | 8, 16, 32, and 64 Gbps autosensing |
| Dedicated bandwidth per port | 64 Gbps | Aggregate bandwidth | 3 Tbps end-to-end full duplex |
| Port group architecture | 2 port groups of 24 ports each | Buffer credits | Up to 24000 buffer credits for a group of 24 ports, default 1000 buffer credits per port, and maximum 16000 buffer credits for a single port in the group |
| Port channel support | Up to 24 load-balanced physical links in one port channel | Fibre Channel port types | E and F standard port types; SD, ST, NP, and TE enhanced port types |
| Minimum NX-OS release | Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS Release 9.3(1) or later | Analytics release note | Analytics support for Cisco MDS 9148V is noted for MDS NX-OS 9.4(1) and later releases |
| Optional subscription licenses | Cisco MDS Premier Subscription License and Cisco MDS Advantage Subscription License | Licensing model | Cisco Smart Licensing Using Policy through Cisco Smart Account |
| Advanced functions | VSAN, IVR, NPV, Port Channel with multipath load balancing, and flow- and zone-based QoS | Fabric services | Name server, Registered State Change Notification, login services, Fabric Configuration Server, broadcast, and in-order delivery |
| Supported protocols | Fibre Channel, NVMe/FC, IPv6, IPv4, ARP over Fibre Channel, TCP/IP, SNMPv3, and RMON MIBs | Management Ethernet ports | mgmt0 10/100/1000BASE-T out-of-band management port |
| Console port | RS-232 serial console port | USB port | USB power-on auto-provision port |
| Network management | CLI, SNMPv3, SNIA SMI-S, NX-API, Cisco DCNM/NDFC web services API, onboard Python interpreter, Embedded Event Manager, and Cisco NX-OS scheduler | Default power supply | DS-CAC-500W-E 500W AC port-side exhaust power supply; two supplies in the order configuration |
| AC input voltage | 100 to 240 VAC with 10 percent range for 500W AC power supplies | AC input frequency | 50 to 60 Hz nominal |
| Typical power with 48 x 64G SW optics | 295W at 110V/60Hz and 286W at 220V/50Hz with 50 percent traffic, 2 PSUs, and 4 fan trays at 25C | Maximum power with 48 x 64G SW optics at 25C | 301W at 110V/60Hz and 292W at 220V/50Hz with 100 percent traffic, 2 PSUs, and 4 fan trays |
| Maximum system power | 314W | Heat dissipation | 986 BTU/hr |
| System airflow rate | 50 CFM through system fan assembly at 25C | Maximum airflow rate | 100 CFM maximum |
| 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) | 64G SW transceiver product ID | DS-SFP-FC64G-SW |
| 64G SW connector | Dual LC connector | 64G SW wavelength | 850 nm |
| 64G SW fiber type | Multimode fiber | 64G SW speed support | 16, 32, and 64 Gbps Fibre Channel autosensing |
| 64G SW cable distance at 64G | 20 m on OM2, 70 m on OM3, and 100 m on OM4 or OM5 | 64G SW operating temperature | 0C to 70C |
| Supported FC optics | 64G SW, 64G LW, 32G SW, 32G LW, 16G SW, 16G LW, 16G ELW, 8G SW, 8G LW, 8G ER, and 8G CWDM SFP+ optics |
Get More Information
Need pricing, stock, or shipping details for the DS-C9148V-48PEVK9 ? Layer23-Switch can help you check current availability, lead time, and delivery options for this. Send us the part number, quantity, and destination country via live chat or email sales@layer23-switch.com for a fast quotation.
Quality Certifications
Customer Reviews
Questions & Answers
Warranty
Layer23-Switch.com offers genuine, high-quality ICT products at competitive wholesale prices—ensuring exceptional value without compromising quality.
All items are brand new, original, and factory-sealed.
Upon request, each unit can be fully tested and verified by a Cisco CCIE-certified engineer to ensure perfect working condition before shipment.
Our Cisco CCIE-certified experts provide free professional support via phone, email, online chat, or remote login—helping you deploy and troubleshoot with confidence.
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you may request an exchange or full refund. Our customer service team will guide you through the return process quickly and smoothly. Visit Return Policy page for more information.
We support multiple secure payment and logistics options, backed by industry-leading verification:
Visit How to Pay page for more information
Extended, Worry-Free Warranty Coverage Factory New Sealed Enterprise Hardware:
· 3 Years Factory New Sealed
Visit Warranty Policy page for more information
Verify, plan, and comparewith confidence
Use practical tools to check device details, review lifecyclemilestones, and compare hardware before you buy.
Standard Services
Personalized Service, Superior Product Maintenance for Ultimate Satisfaction.
- Projects and Technical Support
- Easy Purchasing Supply
- Product Lifecycle Protection
- Exclusive F3 Team Support
Customized Support for Your Needs with CCIE, HCIE, HPE ASE, etc.
We have a formal acceptance procedure. This product cleared every step. Took a little longer to clear customs than expected, otherwise excellent.
Internal padding was sufficient to absorb any rough handling during transit.
Box was sealed with tamper-evident tape. New and authentic.