Description
The Cisco DS-C9132T-MEK9 is a high-performance 32Gb Fibre Channel switch designed for modern storage area networks requiring low latency, scalability, and enterprise-grade reliability. Built on Cisco’s next-generation MDS 9000 platform, this 1RU SAN switch delivers non-blocking, line-rate performance to support mission-critical storage workloads in small, mid-size, and large data centers.
This base configuration includes 8 active 32Gb Fibre Channel ports, with flexible pay-as-you-grow expansion options up to 32 total ports through on-demand licenses and port expansion modules. The switch supports 4/8/16/32Gb autosensing speeds, enabling seamless integration with existing SAN infrastructures while providing a clear upgrade path to higher bandwidth.
Engineered for high availability, the DS-C9132T-MEK9 features redundant cooling, hot-swappable components, advanced SAN analytics, and integrated telemetry capabilities. With port-side exhaust airflow, it is optimized for efficient rack deployment in data center environments that require front-to-back airflow alignment.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Series | MDS 9000 |
| Model | DS-C9132T-MEK9 |
| Switch Type | Fibre Channel SAN Switch |
| Form Factor | 1RU Rack-Mount |
| Active Ports (Base) | 8 × 32Gb Fibre Channel |
| Maximum Ports | Up to 32 × 32Gb Fibre Channel |
| Port Speed | 4 / 8 / 16 / 32 Gbps (autosensing) |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 1024 Gbps full duplex |
| Airflow | Port-Side Exhaust |
| Power Supply | 1 × AC PSU (expandable to dual) |
| Cooling | Redundant hot-swappable fans |
| Latency | Low-latency, non-blocking architecture |
| Expansion | On-Demand Port Activation and Expansion Module support |
| Management | CLI, SNMP, NX-API, DCNM |
| Analytics | Built-in SAN analytics and streaming telemetry |
| High Availability | Redundant power, fans, ISSU support |
| Operating System | Cisco MDS NX-OS |
| Deployment | Data center SAN, core-edge, top-of-rack |
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