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The Cisco MDS 9710 is a 14U 10-slot director-class SAN switch designed for massive multi-tier storage networks in enterprise data centers. Offering up to 384 line-rate 64Gbps/32Gbps Fibre Channel ports across eight payload slots and three fabric modules, it provides extreme density and continuous uptime for mission-critical core SANs.

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Specifications

BrandCisco
FamilyCisco MDS 9000 Series
Form factorchassis
ReleasedMay 2013
Chassis form factor14U 10-slot modular chassis (2 supervisor slots and 8 payload slots)
Port capacityUp to 384 line-rate Fibre Channel ports
Port speeds64Gbps, 32Gbps, 16Gbps, 10GbE/40GbE FCIP
Switching capacityUp to 49Tbps aggregate system bandwidth
SupervisorsDual redundant Supervisor-4 or Supervisor-1 modules
Power supplyUp to 8x redundant power supplies with N+N redundancy
ManagementCisco NDFC and CLI

Compatible parts

Fans

Other parts

Power supplies

Transceivers

Works together

How the Cisco MDS 9710 connects to servers, storage and the network: 1 way, with the parts and products on each path.

Fibre Channel SAN

Fibre Channel SAN

Match the speed: 16Gb and 32Gb FC HBAs, switches and array ports work together, and each generation also runs one or two speeds below its own (a 32Gb port runs at 16Gb and 8Gb).

Servers

Adapters for the server

Storage

Optics

Fibre Channel SAN: how it fits together

Plan and size it

Check compatibility with Cisco

Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Cisco has tested with the Cisco MDS 9710.

Equivalent models from other brands

FAQ

What is the port density of the Cisco MDS 9710?

The MDS 9710 supports up to 384 line-rate Fibre Channel ports in a single 14U chassis.

Are line cards hot-swappable in the MDS 9710?

Yes, all line cards, supervisor modules, fabric cards, and power supplies are fully hot-swappable.

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