{"product_id":"ds-x9704-cisco-4-port-mds-10gb-module","title":"DS-X9704 Cisco 4-Port MDS 10GB Module","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCisco DS-X9704 MDS 4-Port 10Gb Fibre Channel Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise Cisco MDS 4-Port 10Gb Fibre Channel Switching Module for High-Performance Storage Area Networks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"561\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eCisco DS-X9704 4-Port 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel Switching Module\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance SAN expansion module designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"307\"\u003eCisco MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors\u003c\/strong\u003e. Engineered for enterprise storage environments, it provides \u003cstrong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"416\"\u003e4 high-speed 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel ports\u003c\/strong\u003e that deliver wire-speed performance, ultra-low latency, and exceptional reliability for mission-critical Storage Area Network (SAN) deployments.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eDesigned to support modern storage infrastructures, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eCisco DS-X9704\u003c\/strong\u003e enables high-bandwidth connectivity between storage arrays, servers, and Fibre Channel SAN fabrics. Its \u003cstrong data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"793\"\u003ewire-speed Fibre Channel switching architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures efficient data transport while maintaining consistent performance for storage virtualization, database applications, backup environments, and business-critical workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eRunning on \u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eCisco NX-OS\u003c\/strong\u003e, the module supports advanced SAN technologies including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eVSANs, Inter-VSAN Routing (IVR), N-Port Virtualization (NPV), Fibre Channel PortChannels, hardware-enforced zoning, Quality of Service (QoS), and dynamic buffer management\u003c\/strong\u003e. These features provide secure, scalable, and highly available storage networking for growing enterprise environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003eEnterprise-grade security is enhanced through \u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1521\"\u003eVSAN isolation, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Fibre Channel Security Protocol (FC-SP), and DH-CHAP authentication\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping protect storage resources while ensuring secure communication across the SAN fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"2013\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003ehot-swappable modular design\u003c\/strong\u003e allows organizations to expand or replace switching modules without disrupting network operations, simplifying maintenance and minimizing downtime. Integrated support for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eCisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eCisco NX-OS management tools\u003c\/strong\u003e provides centralized monitoring, configuration, and operational control across the storage infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eDesigned specifically for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003eCisco MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Cisco DS-X9704 enables organizations to scale Fibre Channel connectivity while maintaining high availability and operational continuity in enterprise storage environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2266\" data-end=\"2668\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003eenterprise SAN deployments, data center storage networking, high-speed Fibre Channel connectivity, storage consolidation, disaster recovery infrastructure, and mission-critical storage environments\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2550\"\u003eCisco DS-X9704 4-Port 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel Switching Module\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers wire-speed performance, advanced SAN services, and enterprise-class reliability for modern storage networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications - Cisco DS-X9704 4-Port 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel Switching Module for MDS 9500 Series\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/storage-networking\/mds-9000-series-multilayer-switches\/product_data_sheet09186a00801ce945.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cisco DS-X9704 - Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco DS-X9704 4-Port 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel Switching Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDS-X9704\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco MDS 9700 Series Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Platform\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco MDS 9500 Series Multilayer 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Which Cisco platforms support the DS-X9704?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe DS-X9704 is designed for Cisco MDS 9500 Series Multilayer Directors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. How many Fibre Channel ports does the module provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt provides four 10 Gigabit Fibre Channel ports for high-speed SAN connectivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. What is the primary purpose of the DS-X9704?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe module enables high-performance Fibre Channel switching for enterprise storage area networks with low latency and high throughput.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. Is the DS-X9704 suitable for enterprise data centers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. It is designed for enterprise and service provider environments requiring reliable and scalable storage networking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. 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