Description
The Cisco MDS 9718 Multilayer Director is a high-performance, director-class Fibre Channel SAN chassis engineered for large enterprise and mission-critical data center environments. Designed to support massive scalability and nonstop operations, the MDS 9718 delivers industry-leading port density, line-rate performance, and integrated SAN analytics in a single, resilient platform.
With support for up to 768 Fibre Channel ports and a nonblocking switching architecture, the MDS 9718 enables SAN consolidation, collapsed-core designs, and seamless growth without disruption. Built-in redundancy across supervisors, fabrics, power, and cooling ensures exceptional availability, while Cisco NX-OS software provides advanced fabric services, security, and simplified management.
Ideal for highly virtualized and cloud-scale storage networks, the Cisco MDS 9718 offers future-ready investment protection, unified SAN management, and the performance headroom required for next-generation storage workloads.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Model | MDS 9718 |
| SKU | DS-C9718 |
| Product Type | Multilayer Director SAN Chassis |
| Form Factor | Director-class chassis |
| Rack Height | 26U |
| Line Card Slots | 16 |
| Supervisor Slots | 2 (1+1 redundancy) |
| Fabric Module Slots | 6 (N+1 redundancy supported) |
| Maximum Fibre Channel Ports | Up to 768 |
| Supported FC Speeds | 2/4/8/16/32/64 Gbps (module dependent) |
| Maximum Switching Capacity | Up to 48 Tbps Fibre Channel |
| Power Supplies | Not included (supports 3000W AC or DC) |
| Cooling | Redundant hot-swappable fan trays |
| High Availability | Redundant supervisors, fabrics, power, fans |
| Management | Cisco NX-OS, CLI, REST API, Cisco DCNM |
| Deployment | Enterprise SAN, Data Center, Cloud Storage |
| Included Components | Chassis with fans |
| Power Cords | Not included |
Payment & Security
Your payment information is processed securely, and we do not store credit card details or access your credit card information.
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.
For damaged or incorrect items, please contact us immediately.
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
A decade of delivery — trusted by 275+ clients across industries
