The Cisco MDS 9148 Multilayer Fabric Switch is a high-performance, enterprise-class 48-Port Fibre Channel SAN switch designed for data centers, storage networks, and mission-critical applications that demand high throughput, low latency, and exceptional reliability. It supports both 8 Gbps and 16 Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity, enabling scalable and high-bandwidth storage networking for enterprise and cloud environments.

Powered by the Cisco MDS architecture, the 9148 series delivers advanced features including virtual SAN (VSAN), zoning, fabric services, flow monitoring, traffic engineering, and Fibre Channel security, ensuring maximum control and performance in enterprise SAN infrastructures. With optional Enterprise Package licenses, the switch supports advanced management, diagnostics, encryption, and intelligent traffic control.

The switch is highly scalablestarting with 16 active ports and expandable up to 48 Fibre Channel ports through flexible licensing, allowing businesses to grow their storage environment on demand without hardware replacement. Built with hot-swappable power supplies and fans, the MDS 9148 is designed for uninterrupted operation and minimal downtime in 247 data center environments.

Management is simplified through Cisco Fabric Manager, CLI, SNMP, and DCNM, allowing centralized provisioning, monitoring, and configuration. Its compact 1U form factor provides powerful enterprise storage networking while saving rack space.

Key Features

• Up to 48 Fibre Channel Ports (8/16 Gbps Support)

• Scalable licensing model (Grow from 16 to 48 ports)

• VSAN support for secure and isolated virtual fabrics

• Advanced fabric services and zoning

• High throughput and low latency for enterprise SAN environments

• Hot-swappable power and fans for 247 data center uptime

• Real-time diagnostics and performance monitoring

• CLI, SNMP, Cisco DCNM, and web-based centralized management

• Ideal for large storage arrays, enterprise SAN, private cloud, and mission-critical workloads