The Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 is a Multilayer Fibre Channel Switch, specifically designed for high-performance storage area networks (SANs). This switch plays a critical role in facilitating reliable and efficient communication between storage devices, ensuring seamless data transfer and accessibility.
Purpose of a Multilayer Fibre Channel SwitchA Multilayer Fibre Channel Switch, like the Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9, serves as a fundamental component in storage networks. Its primary purpose is to enable the connection of multiple storage devices, allowing them to communicate with each other and with servers. This switch facilitates the creation of a robust and scalable storage infrastructure.
Understanding the Technical Specifications48 Ports- Port Count: The DS-C9148-48P-K9 is equipped with 48 ports, providing multiple entry points for connecting storage devices and servers. Each port serves as a pathway for data transfer within the storage network.
- Data Transfer Speed: This switch supports a data transfer speed of 8.48 Gigabytes per second (GBPS). This speed is crucial for ensuring rapid and efficient data transfer between connected devices.
- Fibre Channel switches facilitate the establishment of robust connections between storage devices, ensuring seamless communication within the storage network.
- The presence of multiple ports allows for the scalable expansion of the storage network, accommodating additional devices as the storage infrastructure grows.
- With a data transfer speed of 8.48 GBPS, the Fibre Channel switch supports high-speed data transfer, optimizing performance and reducing latency.
- The Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 is specifically designed for integration into Storage Area Networks, providing the necessary infrastructure for efficient data storage and retrieval.
- It serves as a central hub, connecting various storage devices, including servers, storage arrays, and other components within the SAN.
- With 48 ports, the switch offers high port density, allowing for the connection of numerous devices and ensuring the scalability of the storage network.
- The 8.48 GBPS data transfer speed contributes to high performance, supporting quick and efficient data transfer between devices.
- Fibre Channel switches often incorporate features for reliability and redundancy, ensuring continuous operation and data accessibility even in the case of component failures.
The DS-C9148-48P-K9 Cisco MDS 48 Ports Fibre Channel Switch is a high-performance storage area network (SAN) switch that offers the following technical specifications:
- 48 Fibre Channel ports with speeds of 8, 16, or 32 Gbps
- Up to 2.6 Tbps of switching capacity
- Support for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE)
- Support for Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) and Fibre Channel over Internet Protocol (FCIP)
- Support for Fibre Channel zoning and Fabric Shortest Path First (FSPF) routing
- Support for advanced security features such as zoning, access control, and authentication
- Support for virtual SANs (VSANs) and virtual fabrics
- Support for Cisco MDS SAN-OS software, which provides advanced features such as SAN management, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting
- Redundant and hot-swappable power supplies and fans
- Compatibility with Cisco MDS 9000 Family Supervisor and Fabric Manager
- Rack-mountable form factor with a 1U height
The DS-C9148-48P-K9 Cisco MDS 48 Ports Fibre Channel Switch is ideal for high-performance storage environments, such as data centers and enterprise storage systems, where high-speed data transfer and advanced security features are required.
High Availability and Resiliency Features of 48 Ports SwitchThe DS-C9148-48P-K9 Cisco MDS 48 Ports Fibre Channel Switch has a number of high availability and resiliency features to ensure continuous and reliable operation. Some of these features include:
- Fabric Failover: In the event of a switch failure, the fabric failover feature automatically redirects traffic to a standby switch to minimize disruption.
- Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF): This feature allows the switch to continue forwarding traffic even during a software upgrade or switchover.
- Non-Stop Routing (NSR): This feature allows the switch to continue routing traffic even during a software upgrade or switchover.
- Virtual SANs (VSANs): This feature allows the switch to partition the fabric into multiple logical SANs, providing more flexibility and security.
- Port Channels: This feature allows multiple physical ports to be grouped together as a single logical port for increased bandwidth and redundancy.
- Automatic Port Configuration: This feature automatically configures ports based on the type of device connected, reducing the need for manual configuration.
- Multi-switch Link Aggregation Control Protocol (MLAG): This feature allows the switch to form a virtual link with another switch, providing increased redundancy and bandwidth.
- Security features: This switch includes features such as zoning, login security, and access control to secure the network.
All these features work together to provide a high availability and resiliency environment that ensures the switch's continued operation and ability to recover quickly in case of failure.
General Information about this Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Model Number or SKU# DS-C9148-48P-K9
- Product Series: MDS 9100
- Product Model: MDS 9148
- Product Name: MDS 9148 Multilayer Fibre Channel Switch
- Product Type: Fibre Channel Switch
- Number of Fibre Channel Ports: 48
- Fiber Channel Port Type: E_Port
- Fiber Channel Port Type: FL_Port
- Fiber Channel Port Type: F_Port
- Management Port: Yes
- Data Transfer Rate: 8.48 Gbit/s
- Expansion Slot Type: SFP+
- Manageable: Yes
- Redundant Power Supply: Yes
In summary, the Cisco DS-C9148-48P-K9 MDS 9148 Multilayer Fibre Channel Switch stands as a crucial component in storage area networks. Its 48 ports and 8.48 GBPS data transfer speed make it an ideal choice for organizations seeking a reliable and high-performance solution for their storage infrastructure. The switch's ability to connect multiple storage devices, support high-speed data transfer, and ensure scalability positions it as a valuable asset in modern storage networks.
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