Description
The Cisco DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 is a high-performance Fibre Channel SAN switch designed to deliver reliable, low-latency storage connectivity for modern data center environments. Built on Cisco’s next-generation MDS 9000 platform, this bundle includes 8 active 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports pre-populated with 16-Gbps short-wave optics, providing an efficient and cost-effective entry point for enterprise SAN deployments.
This 1RU switch supports autosensing 4/8/16/32-Gbps speeds, enabling seamless integration with existing storage infrastructure while offering a clear upgrade path to higher speeds as requirements evolve. Featuring redundant, hot-swappable components and port-side intake airflow, the DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 is optimized for high availability, operational efficiency, and flexible rack layouts.
Ideal for small to mid-scale SANs or top-of-rack deployments, this switch also supports advanced SAN services such as VSANs, NPV, telemetry, and fabric analytics, ensuring scalable performance and simplified management as storage demands grow.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Model | DS-C9132T-8PMISK9 |
| Product Series | Cisco MDS 9000 |
| Switch Type | Fibre Channel SAN Switch |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mountable |
| Active Ports | 8 Fibre Channel ports |
| Maximum Ports Supported | Up to 32 (with licenses and expansion module) |
| Port Speed | 4 / 8 / 16 / 32 Gbps autosensing |
| Included Optics | 8 × 16-Gbps Fibre Channel Short-Wave (SW) SFPs |
| Aggregate Bandwidth | Up to 1024 Gbps full duplex |
| Airflow | Port-side intake |
| Power Supplies | 1 installed, redundant capable |
| Fans | Redundant, hot-swappable |
| High Availability | Redundant power and cooling, ISSU support |
| Management | CLI, SNMP, NX-API, Cisco DCNM |
| Supported Features | VSAN, NPV, QoS, SAN analytics, telemetry |
| Deployment Use Case | Enterprise SAN, top-of-rack storage switching |
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