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Cisco MDS 9700 Multilayer Directors SAN Switches - Refurbished, Used, New
Cisco MDS 9700 Multilayer Directors are modular Fibre Channel director switches for the core of enterprise and service provider storage area networks, running NX-OS. The family has three chassis sizes, the MDS 9706, 9710 and 9718, and each is built from the same kinds of parts: redundant supervisor modules, crossbar fabric modules sized to the chassis, Fibre Channel and FCoE line cards, 3kW power supplies and fan trays. NetworkTigers sells MDS 9700 supervisors, fabric modules, line cards, power supplies and fans refurbished, used and new. Every unit is tested before it ships so it works when it arrives.
MDS 9700 modules and parts
| Module or part | Used for | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| DS-X97-SF1-K9 Supervisor-1 | Control plane for the MDS 9706, 9710 and 9718; two per chassis for redundancy | DS-X97-SF1-K9 |
| DS-X97-SF1E-K9 Supervisor-1E | Later supervisor with more memory and processing headroom for the same chassis | DS-X97-SF1E-K9 |
| DS-X9706-FAB1, DS-X9710-FAB1, DS-X9718-FAB1 | Crossbar switching fabric modules, one part number per chassis size | DS-X9706-FAB1 | DS-X9710-FAB1 | DS-X9718-FAB1 |
| DS-X9648-1536K9 | 48-port 32G Fibre Channel line card, SFP+ | DS-X9648-1536K9 |
| DS-X9448-768K9 | 48-port 16G Fibre Channel line card, SFP+ | DS-X9448-768K9 |
| DS-X9334-K9 | SAN extension card: 24 ports of 16G Fibre Channel plus 8 ports of 10G Ethernet for FCIP links between sites | DS-X9334-K9 |
| DS-X9848-480K9 | 48-port 10G FCoE line card, SFP+ | DS-X9848-480K9 |
| DS-X9824-960K9 | 24-port 40G FCoE line card, QSFP+ | DS-X9824-960K9 |
| DS-X9704 | 4-port 10G Fibre Channel module with X2 optics; check the listing for chassis fit | DS-X9704 |
| DS-CAC97-3KW | 3000W AC power supply for all three chassis | DS-CAC97-3KW |
| DS-C9710-FAN | Fan tray for the MDS 9710 | DS-C9710-FAN |
| Related Cisco | Other MDS SAN switches and the optics that go in them | All MDS | MDS 9300 | MDS 9100 | Fibre Channel SFPs |
Which MDS 9700 parts do I need?
Start from the chassis you run. The 9706 has four line card slots, the 9710 has eight and the 9718 has sixteen, and each takes only its own fabric module part number, so a DS-X9710-FAB1 does not fit a 9706. The number of fabric modules installed sets the bandwidth available to each line card slot, so if you are adding a 32G card, confirm your fabric module count and generation support full speed on that card. Pair supervisors in like pairs: two Supervisor-1 or two Supervisor-1E, not one of each. Line cards are sold with the number of ports enabled stated in each listing, so read that count before you order. Each 3kW supply plugs into a chassis bay; count the bays you have, the line cards you plan to run, and the redundancy mode you want, then size the supply count from that. Tell us your chassis, supervisor type and NX-OS release and we will confirm a card is supported in that combination before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Do MDS 9700 line cards need matching optics?
The Fibre Channel cards take DS-SFP-FC transceivers of the card's speed or slower, and the FCoE cards take Ethernet SFP+ or QSFP+ optics. Optics are sold separately so you can match the reach and fiber type you have.
Can I mix 16G and 32G line cards in one chassis?
Yes. A 9700 chassis runs 16G and 32G Fibre Channel cards side by side, along with FCoE cards, as long as the supervisor and NX-OS release support each card. Ports on each card run at that card's speed or negotiate down to the attached device.
Is a 9700 line card hot swappable?
Yes. Line cards, supervisors, fabric modules, power supplies and fan trays can all be replaced with the chassis running, which is why directors are used where a SAN cannot go down for maintenance.
NetworkTigers has sold enterprise network equipment since 1996. Every module and part carries the NetworkTigers 365-day warranty. Building out a director? Ask us for a quote.
NEW Cisco DS-CAC97-3KW MDS 9700 Series 3000W (3kW) AC Power Supply
$ 89.99
$ 114.99
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NEW Cisco DS-X9648-1536K9 MDS 9700 Series 48x 32GB FC SFP+ Switch Module
$ 2,291.99
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NEW Cisco DS-X97-SF1-K9 MDS 9706 Series SAN Switch Supervisor 1 Module
$ 1,762.99
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Cisco DS-C9710-FAN MDS 9700 Series 9710 Fan Tray Module
$ 132.99
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NEW Cisco DS-X9334-K9 MDS 9706 24x 16GB FC SFP+ 8x 10GB SFP+ SAN Switch Module
$ 2,056.99
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Cisco DS-CAC97-3KW MDS 9700 Series 3000W (3kW) AC Power Supply
$ 39.99
$ 56.99
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Cisco DS-X9710-FAB1 MDS 9700 Series Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module
$ 79.99
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Cisco DS-X9448-768K9 MDS 9700 48x 16G Fibre Channel SFP+ Switch Module
$ 139.99
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Cisco DS-X9718-FAB1 MDS 9700 Series Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module
$ 489.99
$ 899.99
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Cisco DS-X9704 MDS 9700 Series 4x 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel X2 Switch Module
Cisco DS-X97-SF1E-K9 MDS 9700 Series SAN Switch Supervisor-1E Module
$ 1,311.99
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Cisco DS-X9334-K9 MDS 9706 24x 16GB FC SFP+ 8x 10GB SFP+ SAN Switch Module
$ 1,169.99
$ 1,691.99
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Cisco DS-X9706-FAB1 MDS 9706 Series Crossbar Switching Fabric 1 Module
$ 429.99
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Cisco DS-X9824-960K9 MDS 9706 Series 24x 40GB FCoE QSFP+ SAN Switch Module
$ 299.99
$ 6,187.99
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Cisco DS-X97-SF1-K9 MDS 9706 Series SAN Switch Supervisor 1 Module
$ 57.99
$ 64.99
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Cisco DS-X9648-1536K9 MDS 9700 Series 48x 32GB Fibre Channel SFP+ Switch Module
$ 152.99
$ 184.99
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NEW Cisco DS-X9704 MDS 9700 Series 4x 10GB Fibre Channel X2 Switch Module
NEW Cisco DS-X9848-480K9 MDS 9700 48x 10G Fibre Channel SFP+ Switch Module
NEW Cisco DS-X9448-768K9 MDS 9700 48x 16GB Fibre Channel SFP+ Switch Module
$ 312.99
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Cisco DS-X9848-480K9 MDS 9700 48x 10GB Fibre Channel SFP+ SAN Switch Line Card
$ 1,368.99
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NEW Cisco DS-X9710-FAB1 MDS 9700 Series Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module
$ 127.99
$ 223.99
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