Cisco DS-13SLT-FAB3 MDS 9513 Crossbar Switching Fabric3 Module DS13SLTFAB3

Description:

The Cisco DS-13SLT-FAB3 Crossbar Switching Fabric3 Module is a high-performance switching fabric module designed for Cisco MDS 9513 Multilayer Director switches used in enterprise and data center storage networking environments. It provides the internal switching architecture that enables high-speed data transfer between line cards and modules within the director chassis, supporting scalable Fibre Channel storage networking. Commonly installed in Cisco MDS 9513 director-class switches deployed in enterprise data centers and storage area networks (SANs), this module ensures reliable and high-throughput switching performance. Storage administrators, network engineers, and system integrators use this module for SAN infrastructure upgrades, switching fabric expansion, and replacement of existing switching fabric modules in Cisco MDS director platforms.

Applications:

The Cisco DS-13SLT-FAB3 module is used in enterprise storage networking environments where high-speed Fibre Channel switching is required to support storage area networks. It enables communication between storage devices, servers, and storage controllers within large data center infrastructures. Typical deployments include enterprise SAN environments, data center storage fabrics, and mission-critical storage systems where high-performance switching fabric architecture is required for reliable data access and storage connectivity.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): DS-13SLT-FAB3
• Product Type: Crossbar Switching Fabric Module
• Series: Cisco MDS 9000 Series
• Compatible Chassis: Cisco MDS 9513 Multilayer Director
• Switching Architecture: Fabric3 Crossbar Switching
• Application: Fibre Channel Storage Area Network (SAN) Switching
• Data Transport: High-Speed Fibre Channel Switching Fabric
• Installation Type: Director Chassis Fabric Module Slot
• Redundancy: Supports Multiple Fabric Modules for High Availability
• Management: Integrated with Cisco NX-OS and SAN Management Tools
• Deployment Environment: Enterprise Data Centers and Storage Networks

Common Replacements:

• Cisco DS-X9530-FAB3 Switching Fabric Module
• Cisco DS-X9530-FAB1 Switching Fabric Module
• Cisco DS-X9530-SF1 Fabric Module