DS-X9718-FAB1=
Announced in: MDS 9718 Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module
Module
· MDS 9000 series
Is the MDS 9718 Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module still supported?
No. Cisco ended support for the MDS 9718 Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module on 2026-09-30. No further security fixes will be issued. See Cisco's lifecycle bulletin.
When does the MDS 9718 Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module reach end of support?
Cisco support for the MDS 9718 Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module ends on 2026-09-30.
What replaces the MDS 9718 Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module?
Cisco has not published a successor model for the MDS 9718 Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module.
DS-X9718-FAB1= Lifecycle Overview
The Cisco DS-X9718-FAB1= (DS-X9718-FAB1=) is a module product in the Cisco MDS 9000 series. 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 DS-X9718-FAB1= should plan a migration .
Lifecycle Milestones
| Lifecycle notice published | 6y 1mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Crossbar Switching Fabric-1 Module
Additional Dates
| Last Ship Date | 4y 10mo ago | |
|---|---|---|
| End Of New Service Attachment Date | 4y 1mo ago | |
| End Of Service Contract Renewal Date | 10mo ago |