Product Summary:
The DS-C9148T-24PETK9 is a 48-port Fibre Channel switch from the Cisco MDS 9148T Series, pre-licensed for 24 ports. It provides high-performance, scalable, and secure 32-Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity for small to mid-sized SAN deployments, with easy expansion and advanced SAN management features.
Product Description:
The Cisco MDS 9148T 32-Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch (Part Number: DS-C9148T-24PETK9) is engineered for next-generation storage networks, offering superior performance, flexibility, and scalability. The switch is pre-activated for 24 ports and supports on-demand upgrades up to 48 ports, giving organizations a cost-effective entry point with seamless scalability.
Featuring ultra-low latency and high throughput, this switch is ideal for mission-critical SAN environments, supporting 32-Gbps Fibre Channel technology. It integrates with Cisco’s SAN management tools like DCNM (Data Center Network Manager) and offers built-in telemetry, analytics, and diagnostics, helping IT teams optimize and troubleshoot in real time.
With support for virtual SANs, zoning, NPIV, and end-to-end visibility, the DS-C9148T-24PETK9 simplifies SAN operations and improves storage performance for VMware, Oracle, SAP, and other enterprise workloads.
Key Features:
24 activated ports out of 48 total (upgradeable with licenses)
Supports 8/16/32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports
Advanced SAN analytics, slow-drain detection, and telemetry
Enterprise-class redundancy and reliability
Non-disruptive software upgrades
Compact 1RU design for space-constrained data centers
Cisco DCNM support for centralized SAN management
Product Specifications Table:
| Specification | Details |
| Product Code | DS-C9148T-24PETK9 |
| Form Factor | 1RU Rack-mountable |
| Total Ports | 48 (24 pre-activated, upgradeable) |
| Port Speed | 8/16/32 Gbps auto-negotiation |
| Licensed Ports | 24 (expandable with additional licenses) |
| Throughput | 1.5 Tbps aggregate switching capacity |
| Latency | Sub-microsecond (cut-through switching) |
| Power Supplies | Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies |
| Redundancy | Hot-swappable fans and power supplies |
| 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 | Form Factor | Key Difference |
| DS-C9148T-24PETK9 | 24 | 48 | 8/16/32 Gbps | 1RU | Pre-licensed for 24 ports |
| DS-C9148T-48PETK9 | 48 | 48 | 8/16/32 Gbps | 1RU | Fully licensed 48-port version |
| DS-C9132T-24K9 | 24 | 32 | 8/16/32 Gbps | 1RU | Smaller port count, lower density |
| DS-C9396S-K9 | 48 | 96 | 8/16 Gbps | 2RU | Previous-gen model, lower speed |
| DS-C9222i-K9 | 18 | 22 | 8 Gbps FC + IP | 1RU | Includes IP storage service capability |
