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DS-C9710-4BSK9
Cisco DS-C9710-4BSK9 MDS 9700 192-Port 16G Fiber Channel Cha...
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DS-C9710-4BSK9 is a director-class Fiber Channel switch bundle with 192 16G storage ports, 16G SFP+ optics and the Enterprise Package. The modular chassis connects servers and storage arrays through installed DS-X9448-768K9 switching modules rather than fixed Ethernet access ports or a dedicated uplink block. The MDS 9710 Multilayer Director belongs to the MDS 9700 series and serves enterprise data center SANs. Storage connections and inter-switch links use the line-card interfaces, so the purchase configuration needs to reflect the intended fabric connections. The discontinued DS-C9710-4B8K9 sibling differs by including 8G SFP+ optics instead of 16G optics. Within the MDS 9000 family, this configuration serves buyers maintaining an established storage fabric and matching its installed module and optical-speed requirements.
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2695W typical consumption provides a planning reference for the populated 16G configuration, not a maximum input-power guarantee. FSPF-based multipathing distributes Fiber Channel traffic across equal-cost paths, while inter-VSAN routing controls resource sharing between isolated storage networks. The switching architecture uses central arbitration and a crossbar fabric to move traffic between modules. DS-C9710-4BSK9 runs NX-OS and supports nondisruptive software upgrades and stateful process restart for Fiber Channel operation. Hardware-enforced zoning and ACLs control storage access, while QoS can prioritize selected traffic. Diagnostic tools include SPAN, RSPAN, Fiber Channel ping, traceroute, syslog and online system-health monitoring. Port-level statistics and internal loopbacks support fault isolation within the assembled director. The supplied three-module DS-X9710-FAB1 configuration does not include N+1 fabric redundancy; supervisor redundancy and power redundancy are separate from fabric redundancy.
ORM Systems supplies DS-C9710-4BSK9 new sealed or certified refurbished, with new-unit extended warranties up to 3 years, refurbished warranties up to 1 year, and 30-day returns in every condition; terms apply. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for POST, rated-speed port links, optics bay and module bay recognition, PSU and fan status, and clean boot; firmware is verified and configurations wiped to factory default. Specify condition and delivered accessories before ordering; Cisco warranty coverage and service ended September 30, 2026. Enterprise and volume POs are accepted, with Net-30 for government, RMA with advance replacement, and regional stock/RMA in the UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
License Tier | Enterprise Package |
Port Configuration | 192 x 16G Fiber Channel |
Cooling | 3 x DS-C9710-FAN fan trays |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended September 30, 2026 |
When existing storage fabrics are being consolidated, the chassis can accommodate eight I/O modules and 384 Fiber Channel ports. The bundle begins with four populated switching-module positions rather than a fully populated chassis. Specify the required final module inventory, fabric configuration and cable plan before the PO.
Before reproducing long-distance SAN link behavior in a staging environment, the Enterprise Package permits 4095 buffer credits on an individual dedicated-mode port of DS-X9448-768K9. Credits are allocated to selected connections rather than assumed everywhere. Specify peer settings, port configuration and DS-SFP-FC16G-LW optics before ordering the staging build.
When several data centers need a common operating procedure, the MDS 9700 family supports per-VSAN role-based access control with RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication. Management access can be separated from storage traffic through the supervisor Ethernet interface. Specify administrator roles, authentication integration and management-network connectivity before the PO.
Continuing Cisco hardware support
Cisco service for this discontinued bundle ended September 30, 2026. No direct replacement bundle is designated, so this PID cannot satisfy a requirement for continuing Cisco support.
N+1 fabric redundancy as shipped
The bundle includes three DS-X9710-FAB1 modules; N+1 fabric redundancy requires four. The supplied fabric configuration therefore does not meet an order requiring fabric redundancy immediately after installation.
32G storage ports as shipped
The included DS-X9448-768K9 modules stop at 16G. DS-X9648-1536K9 adds 32G ports, but full bandwidth also requires six DS-X9710-FAB1 or three DS-X9710-FAB3 modules.
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| DS-C9710-4BSK9 |  DS-C9710 |  DS-C9718 |  DS-C9706 |  DS-C9396S-96ESK9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 864 mm | 864 mm | 889 mm | 813 mm | 565.9 mm |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Chassis | Rack-Mount 2U |
| Height | 619 mm | 619 mm | 1149 mm | 396.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DS-C9710-4BSK9 | DS-C9710 | DS-C9718 | DS-C9706 | DS-C9396S-96ESK9 |
| Width | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 442.5 mm |
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DS-C9710-4BSK9 denotes an MDS 9710 bundle with four DS-X9448-768K9 16G modules, 16G SFP+ optics and the Enterprise Package. DS-C9710 is the chassis prefix; 4BSK9 selects this bundled configuration. Included hardware comprises two DS-X97-SF1-K9 supervisors, three DS-X9710-FAB1 modules and six DS-CAC97-3KW power supplies.
DS-C9710-4BSK9 is managed through the CLI, Cisco DCNM GUI, Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller and third-party storage-management tools. Access paths include serial console, SSHv2 over Ethernet, in-band IP over Fiber Channel, SNMPv3 and management APIs. FICON CUP access is available for appropriately configured FICON environments.
DS-C9710-4BSK9 is discontinued: Cisco ended sales on September 30, 2021, and support ended September 30, 2026. No direct migration bundle is designated for this PID. Orders for legacy continuity therefore require an independent sparing and service plan rather than reliance on continuing Cisco service.
ORM Systems offers DS-C9710-4BSK9 new sealed and certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for refurbished units. Returns are available for 30 days in every condition; terms apply. Cisco hardware warranty coverage and service ended September 30, 2026.
DS-C9710-4BSK9 includes the Enterprise Package; advanced centralized SAN management uses DCNM-SAN-M97-K9 separately. Base DCNM management is available at no charge. Extended buffer credits on DS-X9448-768K9 modules are an Enterprise capability, but that inclusion does not make every external management entitlement part of the hardware bundle.
DS-C9710-4BSK9 supplies four DS-X9448-768K9 switching modules, each with 48 Fiber Channel ports, for the 192-port configuration. The bundle includes 16G SFP+ optics. Storage connectivity resides on the installed line cards rather than fixed chassis access ports, so verify the delivered module and transceiver inventory.
No, DS-C9710-4BSK9 includes three DS-X9710-FAB1 modules, while N+1 fabric redundancy requires four for this 16G configuration. The two DS-X97-SF1-K9 supervisors provide a separate redundant control plane. Fabric redundancy must therefore be specified independently rather than inferred from the presence of redundant supervisors and power supplies.
DS-C9710-4BSK9 corresponds to the 2695W typical configuration with 192 16G ports, three DS-X9710-FAB1 modules and DS-SFP-FC16G-SW optics in every port. That figure is typical consumption, not a maximum. DS-CAC97-3KW is the power supply model; its output rating is not the chassis draw.
The MDS 9710 requires 14 rack units and uses a chassis measuring 619 mm high, 439 mm wide and 864 mm deep. Front-to-back airflow needs 177.8 mm of clearance at the front and rear vents. Confirm rack support, ventilation clearance and installation handling before ordering.
DS-C9710-4BSK9 includes 16G SFP+ optics, whereas the discontinued DS-C9710-4B8K9 bundle includes 8G SFP+ optics. Both pair those optics with four DS-X9448-768K9 modules. The former suits a legacy order requiring 16G optical links; the latter identifies an 8G-optics configuration, not a current replacement.
DS-C9710-4BSK9 includes six DS-CAC97-3KW power supplies, compared with four DS-CAC97-3KW supplies in DS-C9710-V2K9. Power-supply quantity must be considered with input voltage and installed module load. A buyer matching a six-supply legacy inventory needs the discontinued bundle; a buyer specifying a four-supply base configuration needs the V2 configuration.
DS-C9710-4BSK9 includes four DS-X9448-768K9 switching modules, while DS-C9706-2BSK9 includes two. Both bundles are discontinued, and neither is a current migration option. The four-module bundle suits an exact legacy inventory requirement; the two-module bundle identifies a lower-density legacy configuration that must be assessed against its own chassis requirements.
The MDS 9700 series aggregates 16 speed-matched Fiber Channel inter-switch links into one port channel, including links on different modules. FSPF-based multipathing also supports 16 equal-cost paths. Port-channel membership can span modules, but link speeds must match, so specify both peer configuration and the intended inter-switch link inventory.
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