An extensive set of innovative and powerful security features and functions is available with the optional Cisco MDS 9100 Enterprise Package.The MDS 9148S offers built-in storage network management and SAN plug-and-play capabilities.Up to 48 autosensing Fibre Channel ports are capable of speeds of 2, 4, 8, and 16 Gbps, with 16 Gbps of dedicated bandwidth for each port.It delivers advanced storage networking features and functions with ease of management and compatibility with the entire Cisco MDS 9000 Family portfolio for reliable end-to-end connectivity. The MDS 9148S is powered by Cisco NX-OS Software and Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) software. An edge switch in enterprise data center core-edge topologies.A top-of-the-rack switch in medium-sized redundant fabrics.
A stand-alone SAN in small departmental storage environments.The MDS 9148S is excellent for the following situations: This powerful, compact one rack-unit (1RU) switch scales from 12 to 48 line-rate 16 Gbps Fibre Channel ports. It combines high performance with exceptional flexibility and cost effectiveness. The MDS 9148S is the latest generation of the highly reliable, flexible, and low-cost Cisco MDS 9100 Series switches. This IBM® Redbooks® Product Guide describes the Cisco MDS 9148S 16G Multilayer Fabric Switch for IBM System Storage® (MDS 9148S).
