The Cisco MDS 9148V 64-Gbps 48-Port Fibre Channel Switch is engineered to provide high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity for all-flash arrays and high-performance hosts. With 48 ports and a data transfer rate of 64 Gbit/s, this switch is ideal for small to large enterprises looking to enhance their storage area network (SAN) capabilities. It features a rack-mountable design, making it suitable for various data center environments. The switch is equipped with advanced analytics and telemetry capabilities, thanks to its next-generation Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) chipset. It supports seamless transitions to Fibre Channel Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe/FC) workloads without requiring hardware upgrades, ensuring future-proofing for evolving storage needs.