Cisco DS-X9708 Full Official Product Description
1. Part Number & Naming Definition
Official Full Name
Cisco MDS 9000 Series 10 Gbps 8-Port FCoE Module
SKU:DS-X9708 (DS-X9708-K9)
Naming Breakdown
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DS: Cisco MDS Storage Director hardware series
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X97: MDS 9500 generation line card platform
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08: 8 physical ports
Core Product Positioning
The Cisco DS-X9708 is an 8-port line-rate 10 Gbps FCoE (Fibre Channel over Ethernet) switching module developed for Cisco MDS 9500 multilayer storage directors. It bridges traditional Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure and Ethernet-based data center networks, enabling unified storage fabric convergence. This module provides lossless Ethernet transport for storage traffic, supports native FCoE protocol processing, and integrates comprehensive SAN virtualization and security features. It helps organizations smoothly migrate from legacy FC SAN to converged Ethernet storage architectures while protecting existing storage hardware investments.
2. Hardware Compatibility
Supported Chassis
Cisco MDS 9506, MDS 9509, MDS 9513 Multilayer Directors
Supported Supervisor Modules
All MDS 9500 series supervisors (DS-X9530-SF1-K9, DS-X9530-SF2-K9)
Supported Operating System
Cisco NX-OS for MDS (minimum required NX-OS version supports FCoE functionality)
Unsupported Platforms
MDS 9700 series directors, MDS 9100 / 9200 fixed switches, Nexus data center switching platforms
3. Physical & Performance Specifications
Form Factor
Hot-swappable line card supporting OIR (Online Insertion and Removal)
Front Panel Interfaces
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8 × SFP+ slots for 10 Gbps FCoE transceivers
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Port status LED indicators for link, traffic, and fault monitoring
Port Performance
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Port speed: Line-rate 10 Gbps per SFP+ port
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Support lossless Ethernet via Priority Flow Control (PFC)
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Supported transceivers: 10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR, 10GBASE-LRM SFP+ optics
Switching Capacity
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Full line-rate forwarding across all 8 ports without oversubscription
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Hardware acceleration for FCoE encapsulation / decapsulation
Environmental Operating Parameters
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Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F)
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Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ 70°C (-40°F ~ 158°F)
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Relative Humidity: 10% – 90%, non-condensing
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Maximum operating altitude: 3,000 meters (9,842 ft)
Typical Power Consumption
4. Supported Functional Capabilities
Converged Storage Protocols
FCoE standard protocol processing, FIP (FCoE Initialization Protocol), Priority Flow Control (PFC), Enhanced Transmission Selection (ETS)
SAN Virtualization Features
VSAN technology, Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR), PortChannels for FCoE links, FSPF fabric routing protocol
Security Mechanisms
FCoE port security, VSAN access control lists, FC-SP Fibre Channel security protocol, zoning framework
Traffic Management & Monitoring
SAN port analyzer (SPAN for FCoE), interface statistics, protocol diagnostics, Call Home alerting
High Availability
OIR support, non-disruptive firmware upgrades, fabric failover via FSPF, cross-chassis redundant fabric design
Operations & Management
NX-OS CLI, SNMP v2c/v3, Syslog logging, DCNM (Data Center Network Manager) centralized storage fabric management
5. Typical Deployment Scenarios
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Converged data center SAN deployments combining Fibre Channel and FCoE storage traffic
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Migration gateway between legacy FC SAN and new Ethernet storage infrastructure
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Connect FCoE-capable servers to MDS 9500 storage directors
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Enterprise virtualized data center unified fabric networking
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Spare replacement and hardware upgrade for existing MDS 9500 SAN director environments
6. Regulatory & Compliance Certifications
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Safety Standards: UL 60950-1, IEC/EN 60950-1, CSA C22.2 No.60950-1
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EMC Compliance: CE Mark, FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A, VCCI Class A
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Environmental: RoHS compliant, WEEE directive compliant
7. Standard Factory Package Contents
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Cisco DS-X9708 8-Port 10G FCoE Module
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Hardware installation guide
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Safety and regulatory documentation
Note: SFP+ optical transceivers are sold separately.
End-of-Sale Status
The DS-X9708 module has reached Cisco End-of-Sale. Spare hardware is available through authorized spare distributors and secondary markets. Recommended migration: MDS 9700 series FCoE line cards or modern unified fabric solutions.
UNSPSC Classification Code
43222622 – Cisco DS-X9708 8-port 10G FCoE line card for MDS 9500 storage directors, providing converged Fibre Channel over Ethernet transport for data center unified storage fabric deployments.
Hardware Warranty
Original Cisco factory hardware carries manufacturer limited warranty; refurbished equipment follows reseller commercial warranty terms.
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