Cisco DS-C9148S-D48PSK9 48x16G FC 4x10GbE SAN Switch

• Enterprise mid-tier SAN core switching
• Virtualized server and storage environments (VMware, Hyper-V)
• Database storage acceleration networks
• Cloud-connected storage fabrics
• Data center SAN modernization projects
• Disaster recovery and backup storage connectivity
• Hybrid cloud storage integration layers
• High-performance application storage networks

• Supports virtualization-heavy infrastructure environments
• Enables SAN modernization from legacy FC systems
• Flexible deployment with no pre-included PSU configuration
• Seamless integration into Cisco MDS 9148S ecosystem
• Optimized for hybrid cloud storage connectivity strategies
• High reliability for continuous enterprise operations
• Supports scalable storage networking growth
• Reduces SAN complexity through converged architecture options
• Ideal for cost-optimized enterprise SAN upgrades
• Built for predictable performance in storage-intensive workloads

• Brand: Cisco
• Model: DS-C9148S-D48PSK9
• Switch Type: Fibre Channel SAN Switch
• Port Configuration: 48 x 16G Fibre Channel + 4 x 10GbE
• Uplink Type: 10GbE Ethernet ports for converged connectivity
• SAN Role: Fabric edge / mid-tier SAN switching layer
• Deployment: Enterprise Data Center / SAN environments
• Use Case: Storage networking, virtualization, hybrid cloud connectivity
• Architecture: High-performance fixed-configuration SAN switch
• Performance Focus: Low-latency storage traffic handling
• Workload Type: Enterprise applications, databases, virtualized workloads
• Scalability: Designed for SAN expansion and modernization
• Environment Fit: Virtualized and cloud-integrated data centers
• Reliability: Enterprise-grade continuous operation design
• Integration: Cisco MDS SAN ecosystem compatibility

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

• Organizations choose this model to achieve efficient SAN consolidation without moving to oversized director-class infrastructure, making it ideal for mid-tier enterprise storage fabrics.
• It provides strong port density in a compact form factor, helping reduce rack space consumption while improving storage connectivity efficiency.
• The combination of Fibre Channel and 10GbE ports supports converged infrastructure strategies, reducing network silos in modern data centers.
• It integrates seamlessly into Cisco MDS environments, allowing incremental upgrades without redesigning existing SAN architecture.
• Enterprises benefit from predictable performance for virtualization clusters and database-driven workloads requiring low-latency storage access.