DS C9148T 24EK9 | 24-Port 32G Fibre Channel SAN Switch original new in stock
Product Summary:
The Cisco DS-C9148T-24EK9 is a 48-port 32-Gbps Fibre Channel switch from the Cisco MDS 9148T Series, pre-licensed with 24 active ports. It delivers high-density, low-latency, and secure SAN connectivity, making it ideal for modern data center environments requiring reliable and scalable storage networking infrastructure.
Product Description:
The Cisco MDS 9148T 32-Gbps Fibre Channel Switch (Model: DS-C9148T-24EK9) is engineered for next-generation data centers that demand high-performance SAN solutions. This compact 1RU switch offers 24 pre-activated ports out of a total of 48, with seamless scalability through on-demand port licensing. It supports 32-Gbps Fibre Channel speeds, while maintaining backward compatibility with 16/8/4-Gbps devices.
Designed for mission-critical enterprise storage networks, the DS-C9148T-24EK9 offers sub-microsecond latency, industry-leading throughput, and advanced features such as integrated telemetry, slow-drain detection, virtual SANs (VSANs), and N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV). It also supports Cisco’s Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) for centralized SAN management, analytics, and automation.
Its modular and redundant architecture ensures continuous availability and fault tolerance, making it an ideal switch for VMware, databases, backup, and high-speed storage workloads.
Key Features:
24 activated ports (expandable to 48 via license)
Supports 8/16/32-Gbps Fibre Channel speeds
High throughput with sub-microsecond latency
Advanced analytics, telemetry, and diagnostics
Virtual SANs (VSANs), NPIV, and intelligent zoning
Hot-swappable power supplies and fans
Compact 1RU design for rack efficiency
Managed via Cisco DCNM, CLI, SNMP
Product Specifications Table:
| Specification | Details |
| Product Code | DS-C9148T-24EK9 |
| Total Ports | 48 (24 licensed) |
| Port Speeds | 8/16/32 Gbps auto-negotiation |
| Form Factor | 1RU Rack-mountable |
| Throughput | Up to 1.5 Tbps switching capacity |
| Latency | Sub-microsecond (cut-through architecture) |
| Redundancy | Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies and fans |
| Licensing | On-demand port activation model |
| Management | Cisco DCNM, SNMP, CLI |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 20.0 in (4.4 x 43.9 x 50.8 cm) |
| Weight | Approx. 18 lbs (8.2 kg) |
Similar Models Comparison Table:
| Model | Active Ports | Max Ports | Port Speed | Key Difference |
| DS-C9148T-24EK9 | 24 | 48 | 8/16/32 Gbps | Standard 24-port licensed model |
| DS-C9148T-48EK9 | 48 | 48 | 8/16/32 Gbps | Fully licensed version |
| DS-C9148T-24PETK9 | 24 | 48 | 8/16/32 Gbps | Similar performance, different bundle |
| DS-C9148S-24PK9 | 24 | 48 | 8/16 Gbps | Previous-gen with lower FC speed |
| DS-C9132T-24K9 | 24 | 32 | Up to 32 Gbps | Smaller port count, same FC speed |
