Cisco MDS 9148T DS-C9148T-24IK9 48-Port 32G FC Switch | SAN Fabric — DS-C9148T-24IK9

Keep critical storage paths predictable with a Fibre Channel switch designed for high-density SAN deployment. The Cisco MDS 9148T delivers 48 total 32G FC ports, with 24 active ports enabled in this configuration, giving infrastructure teams a practical balance of capacity and cost control. It is a strong fit for environments that need to expand fabric connectivity without moving to a larger chassis or overprovisioning port count. This model is built for rack-based storage networks where airflow direction matters. The intake configuration supports front-to-back cooling strategies commonly used in enterprise data centers, helping align the switch with adjacent servers, arrays, and cable management layouts. For teams standardizing on Cisco MDS fabric architecture, this switch offers a compact way to extend SAN connectivity while preserving the operational discipline expected in production storage networks. Choose this configuration when you need dependable Fibre Channel switching for clustered servers, shared storage, and migration projects that must stay within a defined footprint. The 32G port speed provides headroom for modern storage workloads, while the 24 active ports make the deployment model clear and budgetable. It is the kind of switch purchased when uptime, fabric consistency, and rack efficiency matter more than generic port counts. Ideal For Extend Fibre Channel connectivity in a production SAN fabric Connect clustered servers to shared storage arrays Support storage refresh projects that require compact rack deployment Standardize airflow direction in front-to-back data center racks Why This Product 1 48 total ports with 24 active ports for controlled expansion 2 32G FC speed for modern storage fabrics 3 1U footprint for dense rack deployment 4 Intake airflow for front-to-back data center layouts