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

Ideal Use Cases

• High-performance storage networks (SAN/NAS)

• Data centers & cloud storage (multi-tenant environments)

• Disaster recovery & backup (high-speed replication)

• 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.