- Switch Specifications
- Power Specifications
- SFP Transceiver Specifications
- Cisco Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceivers
- General Specifications for Cisco Fibre Channel 16 Gbps SFP+ Transceivers
- Environmental Conditions and Power Requirements 16 Gbps
- General Specifications for Cisco Fibre Channel 8-Gbps SFP+ Transceivers
- Environmental Conditions and Power Requirements for 8 Gbps
- Optical Specifications for Cisco CWDM SFP Transceivers
- Cisco Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceivers
Technical Specifications
This appendix includes the following technical specifications for the Cisco MDS 9148S switch:
Switch Specifications
Table 1-1 lists the environmental specifications for the Cisco MDS 9148S switch.
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Table 1-2 lists the physical specifications for the Cisco MDS 9148S switch.
Power Specifications
This section includes the following information:
- General Power Supply Specifications
- Power Supply Requirements Specifications
- Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems
General Power Supply Specifications
Table 1-3 lists the specifications for the Cisco MDS 9148S switch AC input power supply.
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Power Supply Requirements Specifications
Table 1-4 provides a sample calculation of power for the Cisco MDS 9148S switch AC input power supply.
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Tip To prevent a loss of input power, ensure that the total maximum load on each circuit supplying the power supply is within the current ratings of the wiring and breakers.
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Component Power Requirements and Heat Dissipation Specifications
Consider the heat dissipation when sizing the air-conditioning requirements for an installation. The power and heat associated with a Cisco MDS 9148S switch varies based on the following considerations:
- The environment (temperature) outside the chassis
- Internal chassis temperature
- Any hardware component failure in the chassis
- Average switching traffic levels
Connection Guidelines for AC-Powered Systems
For connecting the Cisco MDS 9148S switch AC power supplies to the site power source, follow these basic guidelines:
- Each power supply should have its own dedicated branch circuit.
- For international, circuits should be sized according to local and national codes.
- The AC power receptacles used to plug in the chassis must be the grounding type. The grounding conductors that connect to the receptacles should connect to protective earth ground at the service equipment.
SFP Transceiver Specifications
The Cisco MDS 9148S switch is compatible with SFP transceivers and cables that have LC connectors. Each transceiver must match the transceiver on the other end of the cable in terms of wavelength, and the cable must not exceed the stipulated cable length for reliable communications.
Cisco SFP transceivers provide the uplink interfaces, laser transmit (TX), and laser receive (RX), and they support 850 to 1610 nm nominal wavelengths, depending upon the transceiver.
Use only Cisco SFP transceivers on the Cisco MDS 9148S switch. Each Cisco SFP transceiver is encoded with model information that enables the switch to verify that the SFP transceiver meets the requirements for the switch. For the list of supported SFP transceivers, see the release notes.
Use only genuine Cisco SFP+ transceivers in Cisco MDS series switches. Each Cisco SFP+ transceiver is encoded with serial number, vendor name, and other parameters that enable Cisco NX-OS to verify that the transceiver meets the requirements of the switch. If discrepancies are found, the SFP+ will be allowed to function, if possible, but will cause a warning syslog message to be generated. Cisco TAC does not support switch ports populated with non-Cisco SFP+ transceivers.
For details of SFP transceivers see the data sheet at the following location:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/ps4159/ps6409/ps4358/product_data_sheet09186a00801bc698.html
This section provides the following information:
For information about safety, regulatory, and standards compliance, see the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco MDS 9000 Family.
Cisco Fibre Channel SFP+ Transceivers
Table 1-7 lists the Fibre Channel SFP+ transceivers available through Cisco Systems for the Cisco MDS 9148S switch.
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General Specifications for Cisco Fibre Channel 16 Gbps SFP+ Transceivers
Table 1-8 summarizes cabling specifications for 16 Gbps.
Table 1-8 Cisco 16-Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ Cabling Specifications
Environmental Conditions and Power Requirements 16 Gbps
Table 1-9 provides the optical parameters for 16 Gbps.
Table 1-9 Optical Parameters for 16 Gbps
Table 1-10 provides information on operating and storage temperature ranges
General Specifications for Cisco Fibre Channel 8-Gbps SFP+ Transceivers
Table 1-11 summarizes cabling specifications for 8 Gbps.
Table 1-11 Cisco 8-Gbps Fibre Channel SFP+ Cabling Specifications
Environmental Conditions and Power Requirements for 8 Gbps
Table 1-12 provides the optical parameters for 8 Gbps.
Table 1-12 Optical Parameters for 8 Gbps
Table 1-13 provides information on operating and storage temperature ranges for 8 Gbps.
Optical Specifications for Cisco CWDM SFP Transceivers
Table 1-14 provides the optical specifications for CWDM SFP transceivers. CWDM SFP transceivers have an optical link budget of 28 decibels (db).

Note The parameters are specified over temperature and at end of life unless otherwise noted.

Note When shorter distances of single-mode fiber are used, it might be necessary to insert an inline optical attenuator in the link to avoid overloading the receiver.
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