Brand: Cisco · SKU: DS-C9706-V3K9 · MPN: DS-C9706-V3K9 · Category: Components
The Cisco MDS 9706 V3 Config Chassis is a high-performance, director-class SAN switch designed for enterprise-level storage networking in virtualized data center environments. This comprehensive bundle features a 6-slot modular chassis (4 payload slots and 2 supervisor slots) equipped with 2 x MDS 9700 Series Supervisor-4 modules (DS-X97-SF4-K9), 6 x MDS 9706 Crossbar Switching Fabric-3 modules (DS-X9706-FAB3), and 4 x 3000W AC hot-plug power supplies. Designed to support 32Gbps and 64Gbps Fibre Channel, FCoE, FCIP, and FICON connectivity, it delivers up to 1.5 Tbps of front-panel throughput per slot. The system is built for high availability with fully redundant components and a protocol-independent switch fabric, making it a scalable solution for mission-critical storage applications.
| Cooling | 3 Fan Trays |
|---|---|
| Protocols | Fibre Channel (2/4/8/10/16/32/64G), FCoE (10/40G), FICON, FCIP |
| Throughput | Up to 1.5 Tbps per slot |
| Form Factor | 9U Rack-mountable |
| Total Slots | 6 (4 for payload, 2 for supervisor) |
| Max Port Density | Up to 192 ports |
| Included Supervisors | 2 x MDS 9700 Series Supervisor-4 (DS-X97-SF4-K9) |
| Included Fabric Modules | 6 x MDS 9706 Crossbar Switching Fabric-3 (DS-X9706-FAB3) |
| Included Power Supplies | 4 x 3000W AC Hot-Plug |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
| Weight | 145.06 lbs |
| Dimensions | 17.3 x 32.0 x 15.6 inches |
The Cisco MDS 9706 Multilayer Director is a reliable and scalable director-class SAN switch optimized for high-volume data environments. The V3 configuration utilizes the latest Supervisor-4 and Fabric-3 modules to ensure investment protection and future-proofing for 64G Fibre Channel deployments. Its modular architecture simplifies management and troubleshooting while providing uncompromising performance across all traffic conditions.
Yes, this Cisco MDS 9706 V3 Config Chassis (DS-C9706-V3K9) is 100% genuine Cisco hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Cisco MDS 9706 V3 Config Chassis includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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