Description
The Cisco MDS 9132T is a high-performance 32-Gbps Fibre Channel switch engineered for modern storage area networks requiring ultra-low latency, scalability, and reliability. This configuration delivers 24 active Fibre Channel ports, each equipped with 32Gb short-wave SFPs, making it ideal for enterprise data centers running mission-critical workloads, flash storage, and NVMe over Fibre Channel environments.
Designed with a non-blocking architecture and advanced analytics capabilities, the MDS 9132T provides consistent line-rate performance across all ports while enabling real-time visibility into SAN traffic. Dual redundant power supplies and fan modules ensure continuous operation, while flexible port activation allows organizations to scale up to 32 ports as requirements grow.
With support for advanced SAN features such as VSANs, NPV, QoS, telemetry streaming, and automation APIs, this switch is well-suited for both standalone SAN deployments and large, director-based fabrics. The DS-C9132T-24PETK9 bundle offers a ready-to-deploy solution for high-density, high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Series | MDS 9132T |
| SKU | DS-C9132T-24PETK9 |
| Switch Type | Fibre Channel SAN Switch |
| Total Active Ports | 24 |
| Maximum Port Capacity | Up to 32 ports |
| Port Speed | 4 / 8 / 16 / 32 Gbps autosensing |
| Optics Included | 24 × 32Gb Fibre Channel Short-Wave SFPs |
| Switching Architecture | Non-blocking, line-rate |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 1024 Gbps full duplex |
| Latency | Ultra-low latency, enterprise-class |
| Power Supplies | Dual, hot-swappable, redundant |
| Cooling | Redundant fan modules |
| Form Factor | 1U rack-mount |
| Management | CLI, SNMP, NX-API, REST, Cisco DCNM |
| Advanced Features | VSAN, NPV, QoS, SAN analytics, telemetry |
| Upgrade Options | Expandable to 32 ports |
| Deployment | Top-of-rack or standalone SAN |
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