CDS C9148S 12PK9 | 12-Port 16G Fibre Channel SAN Switch original new in stock

Product Summary:
The CDS-C9148S-12PK9 is a Cisco MDS 9148S Fibre Channel switch pre-configured with 12 active ports, designed for small to mid-sized SAN environments requiring reliable and scalable 16-Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity. It provides a cost-effective, high-performance entry point with scalability to 48 ports via on-demand licensing.

Product Description:
The Cisco MDS 9148S Fibre Channel Switch (model: CDS-C9148S-12PK9) is part of the MDS 9100 Series, offering a flexible and reliable solution for Fibre Channel SAN deployments. This compact 1RU switch includes 12 active 16-Gbps ports and can scale up to 48 ports through simple software license upgrades, making it ideal for growing storage environments.

Designed for high availability and low latency, the CDS-C9148S-12PK9 supports advanced SAN features such as virtual SANs (VSANs), NPIV, zoning, and slow-drain detection. Its enterprise-grade design includes hot-swappable redundant power supplies and fans, ensuring continuous operation and minimizing downtime.

It integrates seamlessly with Cisco’s Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), providing centralized management, real-time visibility, and diagnostics. The switch supports interoperability with major storage vendors, making it suitable for virtualization, backup, and database applications.

Key Features:

12 activated ports (out of 48 maximum)

Supports 2/4/8/16 Gbps auto-negotiated Fibre Channel speeds

Pay-as-you-grow licensing model

Compact 1RU design for space efficiency

Enterprise features: VSANs, NPIV, security zoning, analytics

Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans

DCNM support for centralized management and monitoring

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