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Cisco MDS 9000 Series MDS 9148V

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Cisco MDS 9000 Series MDS 9148V1RU48 ports3 Tb/s

The Cisco MDS 9148V is a 1RU, 48-port Fibre Channel switch with 64 Gb/s ports, the 64G step up from the MDS 9148T. Ports autosense at 8, 16, 32 and 64 Gb/s and sit in two groups of 24, with 24 ports active in base models and licenses adding ports in steps of 8. Cisco's data sheet lists NVMe over Fibre Channel support, VSAN isolation, FC-SP security and built-in SAN Analytics, which needs a Premier subscription. Buyers use it as an edge or small-core SAN switch for all-flash arrays and high-speed hosts.

Also written as: MDS 9148V, Cisco MDS 9148V, MDS 9148V-K9, MDS 9148V 64G FC Switch

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Specifications

BrandCisco
FamilyCisco MDS 9000 Series
Form factor1RU
ReleasedJun 2022
Form factor1RU fixed, 1.72 x 17.299 x 18 in (4.37 x 43.94 x 45.72 cm), 21.8 lb (9.9 kg)
Ports48x SFP+ Fibre Channel ports at 8, 16, 32 or 64 Gb/s autosensing (24 active in base models; 8-port upgrade license up to 48); 1 Gb SFP+ port for telemetry
Switching capacity3 Tb/s end-to-end full duplex
Power supplyTwo hot-swap redundant 80 PLUS Platinum PSUs: 500 W AC, or 1200 W AC / HVAC / HVDC
Buffer creditsDefault 1,000 per port, up to 16,000 on one port and 24,000 per 24-port group
SoftwareCisco MDS 9000 NX-OS 9.3(1) or later; SAN Analytics needs 9.4(1) or later

Generations

Works together

How the Cisco MDS 9000 Series MDS 9148V connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.

Fibre Channel SAN

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

Adapters for the server

Storage

Optics

Fibre Channel SAN: how it fits together

Plan and size it

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 9148V.

Equivalent models from other brands

Buying a used MDS 9148V: what to check

Check how many port licenses are active, since the base switch has 24 ports and extra ports need license files tied to the serial number. Confirm the airflow direction and PSU type match your rack, check that the fan tray and both PSUs are present, and ask whether SFP+ optics are included.

FAQ

How many ports are active on a Cisco MDS 9148V?

Base models ship with 24 active ports. Other SKUs ship with 48 active ports and optics, and the M9148V-PL8 license adds 8 ports at a time up to 48.

What speeds does the MDS 9148V run?

Every port autosenses 8, 16, 32 and 64 Gb/s with dedicated bandwidth per port, for 3 Tb/s of aggregate end-to-end full-duplex bandwidth.

Which NX-OS release does the MDS 9148V need?

Cisco lists Cisco MDS 9000 NX-OS 9.3(1) or later, and 9.4(1) or later for SAN Analytics.

Buying or selling MDS 9148V?

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.

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