Cisco MDS 9000 Series MDS 9132T
The Cisco MDS 9132T provides up to 32 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports in a modular 1U switch, supporting entry-to-midrange departmental SAN and edge-to-core connectivity. Featuring a base 16-port configuration and one 16-port expansion slot, it enables predictable flash storage transport and comprehensive telemetry analytics.
Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Family | Cisco MDS 9000 Series |
| Form factor | 1U |
| Released | Oct 2017 |
| Form factor | 1U semi-modular rackmount |
| Ports | 32x 32Gb FC SFP28 (16 base ports + 16-port expansion module) |
| Switching capacity | 1.024 Tb/s full duplex |
| Latency | Cut-through architecture |
Generations
- Previous generation: Cisco MDS 9000 Series MDS 9148S
Compatible parts
Transceivers
DS-SFP-FC16G-SW Cisco 16Gbps Fibre Channel Shortwave SFP+ Transceiver
DS-SFP-FC32G-SW Cisco 32Gbps Fibre Channel Shortwave SFP28 Transceiver
Works together
How the Cisco MDS 9000 Series MDS 9132T connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.
Fibre Channel SAN
Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).
Servers
HPE Superdome Flex Superdome Flex 5U chassis, 4 sockets each, up to 8 chassis
HPE Synergy 660 Gen10 Compute Module full-height compute module
Dell PowerEdge R440 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R540 2U rack
Dell PowerEdge R640 1U rack
Dell PowerEdge R740 2U rack
Adapters for the server
540-BCMT Dell QLogic 2772 Dual Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
540-BBUU Dell Emulex LPe31002 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BBUV Dell QLogic 2692 Dual Port 16Gb Fibre Channel Host Bus Adapter
540-BCMS Dell QLogic 2770 Single Port 32Gb Fibre Channel PCIe Adapter
Storage
HPE MSA 2060 2U rack
HPE MSA 1050 2U rack entry SAN
HPE MSA 2050 2U rack enterprise SAN
Lenovo ThinkSystem DS4200 2U rack
Lenovo ThinkSystem DE2000H 2U rack
Dell PowerVault ME4012 2U rack
Optics
- DS-SFP-FC16G-SW Cisco 16Gbps Fibre Channel Shortwave SFP+ Transceiver
- DS-SFP-FC32G-SW Cisco 32Gbps Fibre Channel Shortwave SFP28 Transceiver
57-1000262-01 Brocade 16Gb Shortwave SFP+ Optical Transceiver
Plan and size it
- Draw this setup in the topology planner mrplanb.com
- Add up rack power and space rack-density.com
- Virtualization storage Ledger: scored storage platforms mrplanb.com
- SAN transport and NVMe over FC for backup mrplanb.com
Check compatibility with Cisco
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Cisco has tested with the Cisco MDS 9000 Series MDS 9132T.
- Compatibility Cisco interoperability page for the Cisco MDS 9000 Series MDS 9132T
- Compatibility Cisco UCS Hardware Compatibility List
- Compatibility Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix
- Support Cisco Support and Downloads
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What is unique about the modularity of the Cisco MDS 9132T?
The MDS 9132T features a fixed base chassis with 16 ports and one expansion slot for a 16-port 32G FC Port Activation Module.
Can the Cisco MDS 9132T run NVMe over Fibre Channel?
Yes, it supports end-to-end NVMe-FC alongside traditional SCSI FCP storage fabrics.
Buying or selling MDS 9132T?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Cisco MDS 9132T 32-Gbps 32-Port Fibre Channel Switch Data Sheet, checked 2026-10-27