• Cisco DS-X9718-FAB1 MDS 9718 modular fabric module rack
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Cisco DS-X9718-FAB1 | MDS 9718 crossbar fabric module (Gen‑1), hot‑swappable, N+1 redundancy support, enables nonblocking backplane throughput

DS-X9718-FAB1

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Description

Crossbar switching fabric module for MDS 9718 directors that provides the internal high-speed switching fabric for installed line cards. Hot-swappable design supports redundant operation when multiple fabric modules are present in the chassis.

Features

- Purpose-built for the MDS 9718 director fabric slots
- Hot-swappable for simplified maintenance
- Supports redundant multi-fabric operation for HA
- Enables nonblocking throughput for compatible line cards
- Field-replaceable component for rapid service restoration

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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FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Compatibility: Cisco MDS 9718 chassis (fabric slot)
- Module type: Crossbar switching fabric (Fabric-1 generation)
- Function: Provides internal switching fabric for line-card bandwidth
- Hot-swap capable for serviceability
- Redundancy: Supports multi-fabric configurations for high availability
- Intended use: Data center SAN directors (MDS 9700 series, 9718 model)

FAQs

Q: Is this fabric module compatible with MDS 9706 or 9710?
A: No. DS-X9718-FAB1 is the Fabric-1 module sized specifically for the MDS 9718 chassis.

Q: How many fabric modules are required for operation?
A: At least one fabric module is required to bring the chassis online; additional modules enable redundancy and higher aggregate bandwidth.

Q: Can I mix Fabric-1 with newer fabric module generations?
A: No. Mixing fabric generations in the same chassis is not supported; all installed fabric modules should be the same generation.

Q: Is installation service-affecting?
A: The module is hot-swappable. However, perform changes during a maintenance window and ensure overall fabric redundancy to avoid impact.

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