Why Choose Cisco MDS 64G Fabric Switches At-a-Glance
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MDS 9148V 64-Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch
Cisco MDS 64G Fabric Switches deliver scalability, security, and performance for today’s evolving storage needs. Make your IT infrastructure future-ready with the unmatched reliability and efficiency of these switches.
● Real-time analytics optimize storage performance without extra hardware.
● MDS Dynamic Ingress Rate Limiting (DIRL) prevents congestion and ensures smooth data flow.
● Simplified SAN management with high availability is provided by Cisco Nexus Dashboard.
● Cost-effective upgrades and scalable architecture leverage existing investments.
● Enhanced power supply efficiency reduces energy use and operating costs while supporting high-performance workloads.
Advanced SAN analytics
Cisco MDS 64G Fabric Switches feature built-in SAN analytics for deep visibility into your storage network. Get granular insights into I/O traffic, performance audits, and error detection to keep your infrastructure running at peak efficiency.
Dynamic Ingress Rate Limiting
Prevent congestion with Cisco’s patented Dynamic Ingress Rate Limiting (DIRL). This feature dynamically adapts traffic rates to isolate slow-drain devices or confined impacts, ensuring uninterrupted performance without hardware upgrades.
Simplified SAN management
Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric streamlines SAN management with visibility into 1 million active flows and active/active clustering for high availability. Manage your storage network confidently and efficiently.
Cost-effective adoption and scalability
Cisco MDS 64G Fabric Switches support existing 16-Gbps or 32-Gbps transceivers, allowing seamless upgrades to 64-Gbps infrastructure as needed. This compatibility reduces initial Capital Expenditures (CapEx) while maintaining investment flexibility.
Future-ready for NVMe storage
Fully supporting NVMe over Fibre Channel (NVMe/FC), these switches enable seamless communication between protocols such as Fibre Channel and Small-Scale System Interface (SCSI), ensuring that your network transitions smoothly to next-generation storage solutions.
Additionally, Cisco MDS provides its 32G portfolio to fulfill various business needs. For more information on the 64G portfolio and other MDS switch offerings, please visit https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/cloud-networking-switches/storage-area-networking/index.html.