Cisco MDS 9148T 32G FC Switch, 24 Active Ports | SAN, Enterprise — CON-SSSNP-DS9148PK

Keep storage fabrics responsive as demand rises with the Cisco MDS 9148T 32G Fibre Channel switch. Designed for enterprise SAN environments, it provides 24 active 32G FC ports in a compact footprint, giving infrastructure teams the port density needed to simplify fabric design without adding unnecessary complexity. This model fits well in environments where predictable storage access matters: virtualization clusters, database platforms, backup targets, and mixed application workloads that depend on stable SAN performance. The 32G port speed supports high-throughput connectivity, while the intake airflow configuration helps align with rack-level cooling strategies in modern data centers. For teams standardizing on Cisco storage networking, the MDS 9148T offers a practical balance of density, speed, and deployment flexibility. It is a strong fit when you need to expand or refresh SAN infrastructure without overprovisioning ports or sacrificing rack space. The result is a cleaner fabric, easier planning, and a switch built for serious storage traffic. Ideal For Deploy in enterprise SAN fabrics supporting virtualization clusters Connect storage arrays and hosts in high-throughput data center environments Refresh legacy Fibre Channel switching with 32G port density Standardize backup and database storage networks on Cisco MDS Why This Product 1 24 active ports provide stronger fabric density than smaller entry SAN switches 2 32G FC supports higher storage throughput than 16G-class alternatives 3 Cisco MDS architecture fits enterprise storage networking standards 4 Intake airflow helps match data center cooling and rack design