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MDS-9706 FAB

Dell Connectrix (Cisco) — Connectrix (Cisco) san switch

ENDING SOON
3 mo
until end of service life

Lifecycle position

now
availableend of saleservice
AvailableJun 2003
End of saleSep 2021
End of standard supportSep 2026Dell bulletin ↗
Dell product page ↗ · Dell firmware & downloads ↗

Options from here

Schedule migration

Support ends soon — set the replacement window now, not mid-outage.

Line up third-party maintenance

Bridge coverage past the OEM cutoff if you can't migrate in time.

Budget the refresh

Get the replacement into this planning cycle.

Pre-stock spares

Secure spares before they get scarce after end-of-sale.

Other SKUs in Connectrix (Cisco)

MDS-9710 SUP 1Connectrix (Cisco) san switch›MDS-9710 FABConnectrix (Cisco) san switch›MDS-9706 SUP 1Connectrix (Cisco) san switch›DS-X97-SF1-K9Connectrix (Cisco) san switch›DS-X97-SF1E-K9Connectrix (Cisco) san switch›MDS-9216Connectrix (Cisco) san switch›MDS-PBI-4Connectrix (Cisco) san switch›MDS-9Q20 / MDS-9020Connectrix (Cisco) san switch›

MDS-9706 FAB — questions

Is the Dell MDS-9706 FAB still supported?

Yes, for now. Dell's last date of support for MDS-9706 FAB is Sep 2026 (per the Dell End-of-Life list).

When did the MDS-9706 FAB reach end of sale?

MDS-9706 FAB reached end of sale Sep 2021, per the Dell End-of-Life list.

What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the MDS-9706 FAB?

Sep 2026 — per the Dell End-of-Life list.

Can the MDS-9706 FAB be maintained after Dell support ends?

After the last date of support, MDS-9706 FAB units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Dell no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.