MDS 9710 DS C9710 V2K9 Storage Networking Chassis original new in stock Product Summary:
The DS-C9710-V2K9 is a high-performance, modular chassis switch from Cisco's MDS 9700 Series, designed for large-scale enterprise data center storage networks. It delivers unparalleled scalability, reliability, and Fibre Channel switching capabilities for mission-critical SAN (Storage Area Network) environments.
Product Description:
The Cisco MDS 9710 Multilayer Director (DS-C9710-V2K9) is purpose-built for enterprise-class storage networking. It provides a robust foundation for SANs, supporting high-density line cards and delivering advanced analytics, integrated SAN management, and non-disruptive upgrades. This 10-slot chassis supports up to 384 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, ensuring industry-leading throughput, ultra-low latency, and secure data transmission.
With fully redundant components including supervisors, power supplies, and fans, the DS-C9710-V2K9 ensures 99.999% uptime. It integrates seamlessly with Cisco Data Center solutions, providing end-to-end visibility and performance tuning across the infrastructure.
Key Features:
Supports up to 384 line-rate 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports
High availability with redundant supervisors, power supplies, and fan trays
Integrated analytics for real-time monitoring and troubleshooting
Non-disruptive software upgrades
Designed for enterprise SAN environments and mission-critical workloads
Part of Cisco’s Data Center-class MDS 9700 Series architecture
Product Specifications Table:
| Specification | Details |
| Product Code | DS-C9710-V2K9 |
| Series | Cisco MDS 9700 Series |
| Chassis Slots | 10 Slots |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 2.4 Tbps per slot |
| Maximum Ports | Up to 384 Fibre Channel ports |
| Supported Port Speeds | 16/32 Gbps FC |
| Redundancy | Yes – Dual Supervisor, Power, and Fan modules |
| Management | Cisco DCNM, CLI, SNMP |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 21.5 x 17.3 x 30.0 in (54.6 x 43.9 x 76.2 cm) |
| Weight | Approx. 205 lbs (93 kg) fully loaded |
Similar Models Comparison Table:
| Model | Slots | Max Ports | FC Speed | Switching Capacity | Key Difference |
| DS-C9710-V2K9 | 10 | 384 | 32 Gbps | 2.4 Tbps/slot | Standard 10-slot chassis |
| DS-C9706 | 6 | 192 | 32 Gbps | 2.4 Tbps/slot | Compact 6-slot chassis |
| DS-C9718 | 18 | 768 | 32 Gbps | 2.4 Tbps/slot | High-density 18-slot chassis |
| DS-C9396S-K9 | Fixed | 96 | 16 Gbps | Lower capacity | Fixed switch alternative |
| DS-X9710-24FC | N/A | 24 (line card) | 32 Gbps | N/A | Line card for DS-C9710 chassis |
