Cisco Module DS-X9718-FAB3= : 32Gbps FC , 18-Port High Density & Low Latency For SAN
The Cisco DS-X9718-FAB3= is a high-performance 32Gbps Fibre Channel (FC) switching module designed for Cisco MDS 9000 Series storage area networks (SANs). It delivers ultra-low latency, high port density, and enterprise-grade reliability, making it ideal for demanding storage environments, including all-flash arrays, virtualization, and data centers.
Key Features & Benefits
✔ 32Gbps Fibre Channel Speed – Supports high-bandwidth storage traffic for fast data access and reduced latency.
✔ 18-Port High-Density Design – Optimizes rack space while enabling flexible connectivity for SAN expansion.
✔ Low-Latency Performance – Ensures efficient data transfer for latency-sensitive applications like databases and real-time analytics.
✔ Port Flexibility – Supports auto-negotiation (8Gbps/16Gbps/32Gbps) and port splitting for backward compatibility.
✔ Enterprise Reliability – Hot-swappable, redundant cooling, and integrated with Cisco MDS NX-OS for advanced SAN management.
✔ VSAN & Security – Enables virtual SAN (VSAN) segmentation, FC-SP authentication, and role-based access control (RBAC).
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Ports |
18 x 32Gbps FC |
| Data Rate |
8Gbps/16Gbps/32Gbps (Auto-Negotiation) |
| Latency |
Ultra-low (sub-microsecond) |
| Compatibility |
Cisco MDS 9000 Series |
| Hot-Swappable |
Yes |
| Management |
Cisco NX-OS, DCNM, CLI, SNMP |
| Security |
FC-SP, VSAN, RBAC |
Ideal Use Cases
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High-performance storage networks (SAN/NAS)
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Data centers & cloud storage (multi-tenant environments)
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Disaster recovery & backup (high-speed replication)
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Virtualized & all-flash storage (low-latency demands)
Upgrade your SAN with the Cisco DS-X9718-FAB3= for scalable, high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity in enterprise storage environments. Shop now or contact a Cisco partner for pricing & deployment support.
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