• Cisco DS-X9710-FAB3 fabric module for MDS 9710 chassis
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Cisco DS-X9710-FAB3 | Fabric-3 crossbar module | Director-class Fibre Channel backplane | Hot-swappable, redundant fabric | For MDS 9710 chassis

DS-X9710-FAB3

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Description

Third-generation crossbar fabric module engineered for the MDS 9710 director chassis, enabling non-blocking internal switching across all line cards. Supports multi-fabric redundancy and live replacement to sustain service continuity; populate all fabric slots to unlock full system bandwidth.

Features

- High-capacity crossbar fabric for MDS 9710 directors
- Non-blocking internal switching across line cards
- Hot-swappable design for minimal downtime
- Multi-fabric redundancy for high availability
- Designed to unlock full chassis bandwidth with all fabric slots populated

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Product type: Crossbar Fabric Module (Fabric-3)
- Chassis compatibility: MDS 9710 director chassis
- Role: High-bandwidth, non-blocking crossbar fabric for line card interconnect
- Serviceability: Hot-swappable when redundancy is present
- Resiliency: Multi-fabric architecture (populate all fabric slots for peak throughput)
- Software: Supported on applicable MDS NX-OS versions (verify compatibility)
- Operational guidance: Use uniform Fabric-3 modules across all fabric slots
- Installation location: Fabric module slots within the director chassis

FAQs

Q: How many Fabric-3 modules should an MDS 9710 use?
A: Populate all fabric slots to achieve full crossbar bandwidth and redundancy. Refer to the platform hardware guide for slot count and population rules.

Q: Is hot-swapping supported?
A: Yes. The module supports in-service insertion/removal when other fabric modules maintain the fabric plane.

Q: Can I operate with mixed fabric generations?
A: Use matching Fabric-3 modules in production. Mixed-generation operation, if permitted, is only for transitional upgrades and depends on NX-OS release notes.

Q: Does this module affect external port speeds?
A: It provides the internal crossbar bandwidth that enables line card performance. Actual port speeds depend on the installed line cards and software support.

Q: Are optics or cables included?
A: No. This internal fabric module does not require external optics or cabling.

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