Name: DS-X9710-FAB1 Cisco High-Performance Crossbar Switching Fabric Module
Brand: Cisco
SKU: DS-X9710-FAB1
Price: 274.36 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The DS-X9710-FAB1 module acts as the central switching fabric for Cisco's MDS 9700 Series, managing internal data paths within the SAN chassis. It fits into enterprise storage networks where reliable and scalable data routing is essential, providing the backbone that connects various SAN components smoothly. Its design balances high throughput with robust fault tolerance, making it a practical choice for maintaining the stability and speed of large storage infrastructures.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	DS-X9710-FAB1
Condition	Refurbished

Physical Characteristics
Weight	3.00

Product Description
The DS-X9710-FAB1 is built as a critical switching fabric module for Cisco's MDS 9700 Series, facilitating rapid data transfer across storage area networks. It's commonly used in data centers and large enterprise environments to ensure efficient and reliable SAN performance. Often found in setups requiring scalable and high-availability storage infrastructure, this module serves storage administrators and network engineers focused on optimizing SAN traffic flow. Its modular design allows integration directly into compatible Cisco MDS chassis, providing flexibility and streamlined management. Key Features Delivers scalable crossbar switching fabric supporting high data throughput Integrates seamlessly with Cisco MDS 9700 Series chassis Offers low latency switching to improve SAN response times Built for high availability and fault tolerance within storage networks Supports extensive SAN traffic loads for enterprise-grade environments Typically deployed in core SAN environments, this fabric module plays a key role in connecting multiple storage devices and servers efficiently. Its performance helps maintain consistent data flow, which is vital for business-critical applications and storage operations.

Use Cases
The DS-X9710-FAB1 module is primarily deployed within enterprise storage area networks (SANs) that utilize Cisco MDS 9700 Series chassis. It benefits organizations requiring high-performance, low-latency data routing for mission-critical storage workloads, including data centers and large-scale virtualization environments where SAN stability and scalability are paramount. How It's Used: In large data centers managing high-volume storage traffic across clustered storage arrays to ensure seamless data flow. By enterprise IT teams supporting virtualized infrastructure that demands consistent, low-latency access to shared storage resources. Within cloud service providers’ environments requiring scalable SAN connectivity to dynamically allocate storage capacity. For storage architects implementing modular SAN deployments needing fault-tolerant switching fabric to maintain high availability. In environments running intensive database and analytics workloads, where reliable and rapid data transmission between storage nodes is critical. This switching fabric module enables operational efficiency by providing a reliable backbone that supports high throughput and fault tolerance. Its modular integration within the MDS 9700 chassis allows storage networks to scale effectively while maintaining consistent performance across demanding enterprise workloads.

DS-X9710-FAB1 Cisco High-Performance Crossbar Switching Fabric Module

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