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Cisco MDS 9513 Crossbar Switching Fabric3 Module

Cisco MDS 9513 Crossbar Switching Fabric3 Module

Brand: Cisco | Category: Transceivers & Cables

SKU: CSC-DS-13SLTFAB3 | Part #: DS-13SLT-FAB3 | MPN: DS-13SLT-FAB3

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About the Cisco MDS 9513 Crossbar Switching Fabric3 Module

The Cisco MDS 9513 Crossbar Switching Fabric3 Module (part number DS-13SLT-FAB3) is a modular blade engineered for deployment within the Cisco MDS 9513 Multilayer Director 13-slot chassis. This Fabric3 generation switching fabric module delivers the backbone connectivity required for high-performance Fibre Channel and storage area network (SAN) environments. As a hot-swappable component, it enables in-service insertion and removal without disrupting production traffic, making it ideal for infrastructure upgrades and maintenance windows in mission-critical data centers.

Built on the Cisco MDS 9000 Series platform, this fabric module supports N+1 fabric redundancy when deployed alongside additional fabric modules within the same chassis, ensuring continuous availability for enterprise and service provider deployments. The module runs Cisco MDS NX-OS and passes Cisco IOS/NX-OS firmware integrity and authenticity checks, guaranteeing genuine hardware compatibility with Cisco Trust Anchor supply chain verification. For storage architects and network engineers responsible for maintaining high-availability SAN fabrics, this component provides the proven reliability and compliance assurance required in demanding data center environments. Contact Omnixon Global for an RFQ on the DS-13SLT-FAB3 and discover how this fabric module can strengthen your Cisco MDS 9513 infrastructure.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Cisco
  • Manufacturer Part Number: DS-13SLT-FAB3
  • Product Series: Cisco MDS 9000 Series
  • Module Type: Crossbar Switching Fabric Module
  • Compatible Chassis: Cisco MDS 9513 Multilayer Director (13-slot)
  • Hot-Swap Support: Yes — hot-swappable for in-service insertion and removal
  • Redundancy: Supports multiple fabric modules for N+1 fabric redundancy within the MDS 9513 chassis
  • Software Compatibility: Cisco MDS NX-OS

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryTransceivers & Cables
SKUCSC-DS-13SLTFAB3
Part NumberDS-13SLT-FAB3
ConditionNew
Interface100GbE
Manufacturer Part NumberDS-13SLT-FAB3
Product NameMDS 9513 Crossbar Switching Fabric3 Module
Compatible ChassisCisco MDS 9513 Multilayer Director (13-slot)
Product SeriesCisco MDS 9000 Series
Module TypeCrossbar Switching Fabric Module
GenerationFabric3 (Generation 3)
Form FactorModular blade for MDS 9513 fabric slot
Hot-Swap SupportYes — hot-swappable for in-service insertion and removal
RedundancySupports multiple fabric modules for N+1 fabric redundancy within the MDS 9513 chassis
Software CompatibilityCisco MDS NX-OS
Firmware IntegrityPasses Cisco IOS/NX-OS firmware integrity and authenticity check
Hardware AuthenticityGenuine Cisco — compatible with Cisco Trust Anchor supply chain verification
Regulatory ComplianceDesigned to meet enterprise and service provider data center compliance requirements for hardware authenticity

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco MDS 9513 Crossbar Switching Fabric3 Module

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