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
Product Specifications Table:
| Specification | Details |
| Product Code | CDS-C9148S-12PK9 |
| Form Factor | 1RU Rack-mountable |
| Total Ports | 48 (12 pre-activated) |
| Port Speed | 2/4/8/16 Gbps auto-negotiation |
| Throughput | Up to 768 Gbps total switching capacity |
| Licensed Ports | 12 (scalable to 48 via license) |
| Latency | Sub-microsecond |
| Redundancy | Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies and fans |
| Management | Cisco DCNM, CLI, SNMP |
| 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 |
| CDS-C9148S-12PK9 | 12 | 48 | 2/4/8/16 Gbps | Entry-level licensed model |
| DS-C9148S-24PK9 | 24 | 48 | 2/4/8/16 Gbps | More ports licensed out-of-the-box |
| DS-C9148S-48PK9 | 48 | 48 | 2/4/8/16 Gbps | Fully licensed version |
| DS-C9132T-24K9 | 24 | 32 | Up to 32 Gbps | Newer-gen model, higher speed FC |
| DS-C9148T-24PETK9 | 24 | 48 | Up to 32 Gbps | Next-gen 32-Gbps model |
