DS-X9718-FAB1
Announced in: Cisco MDS 9700 Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module
Line Card
· MDS 9000 series
Can I still get the Cisco MDS 9700 Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module?
Yes, but the window is closing. Cisco support ends on 2026-09-30. Stock spares before last-time-buy if the parent platform is staying in service. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
How long is the Cisco MDS 9700 Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module covered for RMA?
RMA and support coverage for the Cisco MDS 9700 Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module ends on 2026-09-30. Component dates normally track the parent platform's lifecycle.
What is the current equivalent of the Cisco MDS 9700 Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module?
No direct successor SKU. Replacing the Cisco MDS 9700 Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module usually means sourcing the equivalent part for the current platform generation.
DS-X9718-FAB1 Availability and Support
The Cisco DS-X9718-FAB1 (DS-X9718-FAB1) is a line card 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. Cisco support for this product is ending soon. The last date of support is . After that date, no further software updates, security patches, or hardware replacements will be provided.
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 5y 10mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End of sale | 4y 10mo ago | |
| Last order date | 4y 7mo ago | |
| End of software maintenance | 3y 10mo ago | |
| End of failure analysis | 3y 10mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | 1y 10mo ago | |
| Last date of support | in 2mo |