Cisco DS-12SLT-FAB3 Cisco MDS Fibre Channel module / transceiver

Brand: Cisco | Category: Transceivers & Cables

SKU: CSC-DS-12SLT-FAB3 | Part #: DS-12SLT-FAB3 | MPN: DS-12SLT-FAB3

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The Cisco DS-12SLT-FAB3 is a modular crossbar switching fabric module designed for the Cisco MDS 9513 Director, engineered as an internal switching fabric interconnect rather than a line-rate port module. This third-generation FAB-3 fabric module slots directly into the MDS 9513 fabric slot architecture, supporting concurrent multi-module fabric redundancy with up to 3 fabric modules per chassis. The module carries full NX-OS firmware integrity verification and ships as a genuine Cisco component eligible for Cisco TAC support, ensuring enterprise-grade reliability for mission-critical Fibre Channel storage networks.

Storage architects and SAN infrastructure teams deploy the DS-12SLT-FAB3 to build redundant fabric layers within the Cisco MDS 9500 Series, eliminating single points of failure in high-availability data center environments. Hot-swap capability enables non-disruptive module replacement or expansion, allowing IT operations to scale fabric capacity or restore redundancy without powering down the director. Organizations running Cisco NX-OS across their MDS 9500 Series releases rely on this fabric module to maintain predictable performance and availability across their storage networks, particularly in environments where unplanned downtime carries significant operational and financial risk.

Omnixon Global supplies the Cisco DS-12SLT-FAB3 to enterprise customers across the UAE and Gulf region. For current availability, compatibility verification with your specific Cisco MDS 9513 deployment, or volume pricing, submit a detailed RFQ through our technical sales team today.

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