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Cisco MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches - Refurbished, Used, New
Cisco MDS 9100 Series Multilayer Fabric Switches are 1RU fixed Fibre Channel switches for small and mid-sized storage area networks and for the edge of larger fabrics built around MDS 9700 directors. The line runs from the earlier MDS 9140 and 9148 through the 16G MDS 9148S to the 32G MDS 9132T and 9148T, all on NX-OS. Each switch has a fixed number of physical ports, and a set number of those ports is enabled, which is stated in every listing. NetworkTigers sells MDS 9100 switches, expansion modules, power supplies and fan trays refurbished, used and new. Every unit is tested before it ships so it works when it arrives.
MDS 9100 models and parts
| Model or part | Used for | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| DS-C9140-K9 MDS 9140 | 40-port 2G Fibre Channel fabric switch, earlier generation | DS-C9140-K9 |
| DS-C9148-32P-K9 MDS 9148 | 48-port 8G Fibre Channel switch with 32 ports enabled | DS-C9148-32P-K9 |
| DS-C9148S-12PK9, DS-C9148S-48PK9 MDS 9148S | 48-port 16G Fibre Channel switch with 12 or 48 ports enabled | DS-C9148S-12PK9 | DS-C9148S-48PK9 |
| DS-C9148S-D12P8K9, DS-C9148S-D12PSK9, DS-C9148S-D48P8K9, DS-C9148S-D48PSK9 | MDS 9148S bundles that shipped with transceivers; 12 or 48 ports enabled, see the listing for what is included | D12P8K9 | D12PSK9 | D48P8K9 | D48PSK9 |
| DS-C9132T-MEK9 MDS 9132T | 32G Fibre Channel switch with 16 fixed ports, 8 enabled, and a slot for a 16-port expansion module; port-side exhaust airflow | DS-C9132T-MEK9 |
| M9XT-FC1632 | 16-port 32G expansion module for the MDS 9132T, taking it to 32 ports | M9XT-FC1632 |
| DS-C9148T-24IK9, DS-C9148T-24EK9 MDS 9148T | 48-port 32G Fibre Channel switch with 24 ports enabled; I is port-side intake airflow, E is port-side exhaust | DS-C9148T-24IK9 | DS-C9148T-24EK9 |
| DS-C48S-300AC, DS-C48S-FAN | 300W AC power supply and fan tray for the MDS 9148S | DS-C48S-300AC | DS-C48S-FAN |
| DS-CAC-650W-I, DS-CAC-650W-E | 650W AC power supplies for the MDS 9132T and 9148T; I for port-side intake, E for port-side exhaust | DS-CAC-650W-I | DS-CAC-650W-E |
| Related Cisco | Other MDS SAN switches and the optics that go in them | All MDS | MDS 9300 | MDS 9700 | Fibre Channel SFPs |
Which MDS 9100 do I need?
Pick the speed first. The 9148 runs 8G, the 9148S runs 16G, and the 9132T and 9148T run 32G, and each generation also talks to the slower speeds below it, so a 32G switch still connects 16G and 8G hosts and arrays. Then count the ports you need enabled today: a switch sold with 12 or 24 enabled ports has the rest of its physical ports in place but inactive, and the listing states the enabled count. For the 9132T, decide whether you need the M9XT-FC1632 expansion module installed from the start. On the 9132T and 9148T, airflow direction is fixed by the switch and power supply variant, so match I or E to how your rack is cooled: port-side intake when the ports face the cold aisle, port-side exhaust when they face the hot aisle. Each switch has two power supply bays; order a second supply if you want redundancy.
Frequently asked questions
Can an MDS 9148S connect to a Brocade fabric?
Only in a limited way. Cisco and Brocade switches can be linked for migration in interoperability modes, but a production fabric is normally built on one vendor. If you are mixing, tell us both sides and we will say what to expect.
What transceivers go in an MDS 9100 switch?
Cisco DS-SFP-FC shortwave or longwave transceivers rated at the switch's speed or lower. A 32G switch accepts 32G, 16G and 8G optics; a 16G switch accepts 16G and 8G. Optics are sold separately unless the listing says they are included.
Do the 9132T and 9148T run the same NX-OS as a 9700 director?
Yes. The fixed 32G switches and the 9700 directors run the same NX-OS line and are managed together, so a 9148T at the edge of a 9710 core is a normal design.
NetworkTigers has sold enterprise network equipment since 1996. Every switch and part carries the NetworkTigers 365-day warranty. Need a pair for redundant fabrics? Ask us for a quote.
Cisco DS-C48S-300AC MDS 9100 Series 300W AC Switch Power Supply
Cisco DS-C9148S-12PK9 MDS 9100 48x 16GB FC SFP+ (12x Active) SAN Switch
$ 214.99
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NEW Cisco DS-C9148T-24IK9 48x 32GB FC SFP+ (24x Active) F-B Air SAN Switch
Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9 MDS 9100 48x 8GB FC SFP+ (32x Active) SAN Switch
$ 148.99
$ 149.99
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Cisco DS-C9148-32P-K9 32x 8G Fibre Channel SFP+ Multilayer Fabric Switch
$ 149.99
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NEW Cisco DS-C9140-K9 MDS 9100 Series 40x 2G SFP+ Fabric Switch
NEW Cisco DS-C48S-FAN MDS 9100 Series 9148S Switch Fan Tray
Cisco DS-CAC-650W-E MDS 9132T 650W AC Back-to-Front Airflow Power Supply
Cisco DS-C9148S-D48PSK9 MDS 9100 48x 16GB FC SFP+ (48x Active) SAN Switch
NEW Cisco DS-C9148S-48PK9 MDS 9100 48x 16GB FC SFP+ (48x Active) Fabric Switch
NEW Cisco DS-C48S-300AC MDS 9148S Series 300W AC Switch Power Supply
Cisco DS-CAC-650W-I MDS 9132T 650W AC Front-to-Back Airflow Power Supply
$ 489.99
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Cisco DS-C9148T-24EK9 MDS 9148T 48x 32GB FC SFP+ (24x Active) B-F Air SAN Switch
Cisco M9XT-FC1632 MDS 9132T 16x 32GB Fibre Channel SFP Expansion Module
$ 367.99
$ 398.99
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Cisco DS-C9132T-MEK9 MDS 9132T 16x 32GB FC SFP+ (8x Active) B-F SAN Switch
$ 1,966.99
$ 2,119.99
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Cisco DS-C9148T-24IK9 MDS 9148T 48x 32GB FC SFP+ (24x Active) F-B Air SAN Switch
$ 5,394.99
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Cisco DS-C9148S-D12P8K9 MDS 9100 48x 16GB FC SFP+ (12x Active) SAN Switch
Cisco DS-C9148S-D48P8K9 MDS 9100 48x 16GB FC SFP+ (48x Active) SAN Switch
Cisco DS-C9148S-D12PSK9 MDS 9100 48x 16GB FC SFP+ (12x Active) SAN Switch
Cisco DS-C9148S-48PK9 MDS 9100 48x 16GB FC SFP+ (48x Active) SAN Switch
$ 1,052.99
$ 1,139.99
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