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Brand Name : Cisco
Model Number : DS-X9710-FAB3=
Stackable : Yes
Poe Budget : 740W
Product Series : Cisco Catalyst Series
Discount : 60%-90%
Product Cable Type : Fiber Optic
Switching Capacity : 176 Gbps
Power Consumption : 740 Watts
Product Form Factor : SFP+
Ports : 48 x 10/100/1000 (PoE+)
Product Power Supply : Internal power supply
Form Factor : Plug-in module
Interface Type : Various (depending on specific module)
Connectivity Technology : Wired
Operating Temperature : 23 to 113°F
High-Performance 40Gbps Cisco Module Low Latency & Scalable Fabric3 For MDS 9700 SAN
 
The Cisco DS-X9710-FAB3= is a high-performance Fabric3 module designed for the Cisco MDS 9700 Series directors, delivering 40Gbps Fibre Channel connectivity for enterprise storage area networks (SANs). Engineered for low-latency, scalable, and resilient data center environments, this module supports mission-critical applications like virtualization, cloud storage, and real-time databases.
40Gbps Bandwidth: Enables high-speed data transfer for bandwidth-intensive SAN workloads.
Ultra-Low Latency: Optimized for high-performance computing (HPC) and latency-sensitive applications.
Scalable Fabric Architecture: Seamlessly expands Cisco MDS 9700 SANs with support for 16G/32G Fibre Channel (via compatible line cards).
High Availability: Hot-swappable design with redundant power and cooling for uninterrupted operations.
Advanced SAN Services: Includes VSAN (Virtual SAN), QoS, FC-SP security, and Fabric Manager integration for simplified management.
| Parameter | Details | 
|---|---|
| Model | DS-X9710-FAB3= | 
| Compatibility | Cisco MDS 9706/9710/9718 Directors | 
| Bandwidth | 40Gbps per slot | 
| Protocol Support | Fibre Channel (16G/32G with line cards) | 
| Port Density | Up to 384 ports (in MDS 9718 chassis) | 
| Management | Cisco DCNM, CLI, SNMP | 
| Redundancy | Hot-swappable, N+1 power/fan | 
Enterprise SAN Core: High-density switching for large-scale storage networks.
Cloud & Virtualized Data Centers: Supports multi-tenant VSAN environments.
Disaster Recovery: Ensures reliable failover with redundant fabric design.
As part of the Cisco MDS 9000 Series, this Fabric3 module provides future-proof scalability, carrier-class reliability, and seamless integration with Cisco UCS and Nexus platforms. IT teams benefit from centralized management, advanced diagnostics, and energy efficiency—making it a top choice for modern data centers.
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