DS-X9704 Cisco 4-Port MDS 10GB Module
Cisco DS-X9704 MDS 4-Port 10Gb Fibre Channel Module
Enterprise Cisco MDS 4-Port 10Gb Fibre Channel Switching Module for High-Performance Storage Area Networks
The Cisco DS-X9704 4-Port 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel Switching Module is a high-performance SAN expansion module designed for Cisco MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors. Engineered for enterprise storage environments, it provides 4 high-speed 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel ports that deliver wire-speed performance, ultra-low latency, and exceptional reliability for mission-critical Storage Area Network (SAN) deployments.
Designed to support modern storage infrastructures, the Cisco DS-X9704 enables high-bandwidth connectivity between storage arrays, servers, and Fibre Channel SAN fabrics. Its wire-speed Fibre Channel switching architecture ensures efficient data transport while maintaining consistent performance for storage virtualization, database applications, backup environments, and business-critical workloads.
Running on Cisco NX-OS, the module supports advanced SAN technologies including VSANs, Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR), N-Port Virtualization (NPV), Fibre Channel PortChannels, hardware-enforced zoning, Quality of Service (QoS), and dynamic buffer management. These features provide secure, scalable, and highly available storage networking for growing enterprise environments.
Enterprise-grade security is enhanced through VSAN isolation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP), and DH-CHAP authentication, helping protect storage resources while ensuring secure communication across the SAN fabric.
The hot-swappable modular design allows organizations to expand or replace switching modules without disrupting network operations, simplifying maintenance and minimizing downtime. Integrated support for Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) and Cisco NX-OS management tools provides centralized monitoring, configuration, and operational control across the storage infrastructure.
Designed specifically for Cisco MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors, the Cisco DS-X9704 enables organizations to scale Fibre Channel connectivity while maintaining high availability and operational continuity in enterprise storage environments.
Ideal for enterprise SAN deployments, data center storage networking, high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity, storage consolidation, disaster recovery infrastructure, and mission-critical storage environments, the Cisco DS-X9704 4-Port 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel Switching Module delivers wire-speed performance, advanced SAN services, and enterprise-class reliability for modern storage networks.
Product Specifications - Cisco DS-X9704 4-Port 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel Switching Module for MDS 9500 Series
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco DS-X9704 4-Port 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel Switching Module |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | DS-X9704 |
| Product Series | Cisco MDS 9700 Series Module |
| Compatible Platform | Cisco MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors |
| Product Type | Fibre Channel Switching Module |
| Module Type | Modular SAN Switching Line Card |
| Port Configuration | 4 × 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel Ports |
| Port Speed | 10 Gbps Fibre Channel |
| Interface Type | Fibre Channel |
| Fibre Channel Standards | 10G Fibre Channel |
| Switching Performance | Wire-Speed Fibre Channel Switching |
| Latency | Ultra-Low Latency SAN Switching |
| Fabric Services | Advanced Cisco MDS Fabric Services |
| SAN Protocol Support | Fibre Channel Protocol (FCP) |
| Fabric Login (FLOGI) | Supported |
| Name Server | Supported |
| Zoning | Hardware-Enforced Fibre Channel Zoning |
| VSAN Support | Supported |
| Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR) | Supported |
| N-Port Virtualization (NPV) | Supported |
| PortChannels | Fibre Channel PortChannel Support |
| Quality of Service (QoS) | Supported |
| Buffer-to-Buffer Credits | Dynamic Buffer Management |
| Security Features | VSAN Isolation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), FC-SP, DH-CHAP Authentication |
| High Availability | Non-Disruptive Operation with Redundant Supervisor Architecture |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Installation Type | Modular Plug-in Switching Module |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Management | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), CLI, SNMP |
| Power Source | Powered by Cisco MDS 9500 Chassis |
| Cooling | Chassis-Based Cooling |
| Form Factor | Modular Switching Module |
| Reliability | Enterprise-Class Storage Networking |
| Deployment Type | Enterprise SAN and Data Center Storage Networks |
| Application | High-Speed Fibre Channel Storage Connectivity |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Use Cases | Enterprise SAN Deployments, Data Center Storage Networking, High-Speed Fibre Channel Connectivity, Storage Consolidation, Disaster Recovery Infrastructure, Mission-Critical Storage Environments |
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FAQs
Q1. Which Cisco platforms support the DS-X9704?
The DS-X9704 is designed for Cisco MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors.
Q2. How many Fibre Channel ports does the module provide?
It provides four 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel ports for high-speed SAN connectivity.
Q3. What is the primary purpose of the DS-X9704?
The module enables high-performance Fibre Channel switching for enterprise storage area networks with low latency and high throughput.
Q4. Is the DS-X9704 suitable for enterprise data centers?
Yes. It is designed for enterprise and service provider environments requiring reliable and scalable storage networking.
Q5. What applications is the DS-X9704 best suited for?
It is ideal for storage area networks, data center storage, server-to-storage connectivity, storage consolidation, and disaster recovery solutions.
