Description
The Cisco DS-C9718-CBTOP= Cable Management and Top LED Kit is a dedicated physical accessory designed for the Cisco MDS 9718 Multilayer Director chassis. This kit enhances data center organization by providing structured cable routing along with integrated top-mounted LED indicators for clear system status visibility.
Built for high-density SAN environments, the kit helps reduce cable congestion, improve airflow efficiency, and maintain a clean, serviceable chassis layout. The integrated LED indicators simplify visual monitoring, allowing operations teams to quickly assess system status without accessing management interfaces. As a chassis-level accessory, it supports improved physical infrastructure management without affecting switch performance or functionality.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| SKU | DS-C9718-CBTOP= |
| Product Type | Cable Management and Top LED Kit |
| Compatibility | Cisco MDS 9718 Multilayer Director |
| Function | Cable organization and system status indication |
| LED Indicators | Top-mounted chassis status LEDs |
| Installation Location | Top of chassis |
| Form Factor | Physical hardware accessory |
| Impact on Switch Operation | None (non-electronic management accessory) |
| Intended Environment | Enterprise and data center SAN deployments |
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
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From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
Discovery, site review, requirements gathering, and project alignment. We define scope, constraints, and success criteria before any design work begins.
- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
Engineer
System design, schematics, signal flow, BOM development, and documentation. Every project leaves this phase with a complete engineering package.
- AV system design & signal flow diagrams
- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
Monitoring, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term service agreements. We stay engaged long after project close.
- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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