MDS 9718 Base Config Chassis FAN 2 Sup1E 6 Fab-1 12 PS AC 3K
DS-C9718-1K9
Fan
· MDS 9000 series
Can I still get the MDS 9718 Base Config Chassis FAN 2 Sup1E 6 Fab-1 12 PS AC 3K?
No. Cisco ended support for the MDS 9718 Base Config Chassis FAN 2 Sup1E 6 Fab-1 12 PS AC 3K on 2026-09-30. No RMA or replacement through official channels — spares are secondary-market only. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the MDS 9718 Base Config Chassis FAN 2 Sup1E 6 Fab-1 12 PS AC 3K covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the MDS 9718 Base Config Chassis FAN 2 Sup1E 6 Fab-1 12 PS AC 3K ends on 2026-09-30. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the MDS 9718 Base Config Chassis FAN 2 Sup1E 6 Fab-1 12 PS AC 3K?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the MDS 9718 Base Config Chassis FAN 2 Sup1E 6 Fab-1 12 PS AC 3K usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
MDS 9718 Base Config Chassis FAN 2 Sup1E 6 Fab-1 12 PS AC 3K Availability and Support
The Cisco MDS 9718 Base Config Chassis FAN 2 Sup1E 6 Fab-1 12 PS AC 3K (DS-C9718-1K9) is a fan for Cisco MDS 9000 series platforms. Component dates track the parent platform: when the platform line is retired, its modules, optics, and spares retire with it. This product has reached end of life as of , meaning Cisco no longer provides technical support, software updates, or hardware replacement for this product. It was last available for purchase on . Organizations still running the MDS 9718 Base Config Chassis FAN 2 Sup1E 6 Fab-1 12 PS AC 3K should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 6y 1mo ago | |
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| End of sale | 5y 1mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 4y 1mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 4y 1mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | 2y 1mo ago | |
| Last date of support | 26 days ago |
MDS 9718 Base Config Chassis FAN 2 Sup1E 6 Fab-1 12 PS AC 3K
Additional Dates
| Last Ship Date | 4y 10mo ago | |
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| End Of New Service Attachment Date | 4y 1mo ago | |
| End Of Service Contract Renewal Date | 10mo ago |