Cisco MDS 9148V 48-Port 64Gb Fibre Channel Switch

The Cisco MDS 9148V provides dense Fibre Channel SAN connectivity for enterprise data centres, helping keep storage access responsive as environments grow. With built-in visibility and support for NVMe/FC, it enables predictable performance and a smoother path to scale without moving to a director-class platform.

Cisco MDS 9148V 48-Port 64Gb Fibre Channel Switch
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Cisco MDS 9148V Overview

As storage estates grow denser and application traffic becomes more latency sensitive, infrastructure teams need SAN connectivity that stays predictable while host counts and flash capacity continue to rise.

Dense Access-Layer SAN Connectivity

Cisco MDS 9148V is a fixed Fibre Channel SAN switch for enterprise hosts and modern storage systems in all-flash and NVMe/FC environments. It fits access-layer designs where consistent storage connectivity matters more than adding another large fabric tier.

Designed for Growth Without Excess Complexity

With up to 48 network ports at up to 64 Gbps, the platform gives teams room to attach more servers and storage targets within a compact switching layer. Features including VSAN, ACL, FC-SP, TrustSec and Secure Boot support tighter fabric control and operational discipline.

Operational Fit for Production Storage Fabrics

That combination helps keep storage traffic responsive and easier to govern as environments scale. It also supports better separation of workloads, clearer visibility into fabric access, and a simpler path for expanding host connectivity without unnecessary infrastructure sprawl.

For environments that need dependable SAN access for production storage, our team can help assess the Cisco MDS 9148V and plan it into your fabric design.

Cisco MDS 9148V Key Features​

The Cisco MDS 9148V is a Fibre Channel switching platform for enterprise storage fabrics, designed to support high-speed SAN connectivity, simplified operations, and scalable network integration in demanding data center environments.

Scale SAN Connectivity

High-Density Fabric Expansion
The platform provides up to 48 network ports to extend Fibre Channel connectivity across storage fabrics.

High-Speed Transport
It supports up to 64 Gbps port speed to help move storage traffic efficiently across the SAN.

Fibre Channel Fabric Design
The switch is built for Fibre Channel networking to support enterprise storage interconnects.

NVMe/FC Readiness
It also supports NVMe/FC to align modern storage workloads with Fibre Channel fabric infrastructure.

Stabilize Storage Operations

Operational Fabric Control
The platform is designed to provide consistent switching behavior for storage traffic in enterprise environments.

Application-Aligned Connectivity
It supports storage network integration that helps maintain predictable access paths for connected systems.

Consolidated Management Model
The switch architecture supports centralized fabric operations for day-to-day SAN administration.

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Cisco MDS 9148V Technical Specifications

Full specifications for this model are listed below.

Additional information

Product Family

Cisco MDS 9000
Product Series

MDS 9100 Series
Deployment

Data Centre
Target Organisation Size

Enterprise
Primary Use Case

Fibre Channel SAN
Product Tier

Standard
Network Architecture

Fibre Channel SAN
Access Ports

48
Access Port Architecture

64G FC SFP+
Uplink Ports

None
Uplink Architecture

None
Total Ports

48
Maximum Port Speed

64G
Port Configuration

48×64G FC
PoE

No
Stacking

No
Operating System

MDS NX-OS
Power Redundancy

Dual hot-swappable PSUs
Routing Capability

IVR / Fibre Channel
Switching Capacity (Gbps)

3000

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Cisco MDS 9148V Deployment Scenarios

The Cisco MDS 9148V is a compact Fibre Channel SAN switch for dense local storage access in data centres, finance, healthcare, telecoms, and software development environments. It is aimed at teams that need predictable host-to-storage connectivity without moving straight to a director-class platform.

All-Flash SAN Access in Growing Data Centres

In mid-sized data centres, storage teams need enough port density to add servers and arrays without redesigning the fabric. The MDS 9148V supports that growth with compact, low-latency SAN access for all-flash and NVMe storage.

Transactional and Database Storage in Finance

Finance environments depend on storage paths that stay responsive during peak trading, reporting, and database activity. This switch fits low-latency SAN fabrics where congestion control and visibility matter to application teams and operations staff alike.

Clinical Systems and Imaging Networks in Healthcare

Healthcare sites need dependable Fibre Channel connectivity for electronic records, imaging, and virtualised clinical systems. The MDS 9148V supports local SAN traffic where consistent storage access is essential to keeping patient-facing services available through the day.

High-Density Storage Fabrics for Telecom Platforms

Telecom teams often run large virtualised estates and operational platforms that place sustained pressure on shared storage. The MDS 9148V gives them more local SAN fan-out in a small footprint, helping limit fabric sprawl as host counts rise.

Shared Block Storage for Development and Test

Software development teams need fast, consistent access to shared block storage for CI/CD pipelines, databases, and lab systems. This switch helps reduce contention when many build and test platforms reach the same fabric at once.

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