(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - C1-N9K-C9508

Overview

The Cisco C1-N9K-C9508 is a high-performance, modular data center switch chassis, part of the Cisco Nexus 9000 series, designed to provide advanced networking capabilities for enterprise environments. With its flexible and scalable architecture, the Nexus 9508 supports a wide range of networking needs, from cloud infrastructure to high-density 10/25/40/100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) connectivity. Its key strengths include low latency, high throughput, and the ability to handle large-scale data center operations efficiently.

Specs

• Type: Modular data center switch chassis
• Model: C1-N9K-C9508
• Role: Core switch in large enterprise and data center networks
• Number of Slots: 8 slots (for line cards and supervisor modules)

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: Up to 30 Tbps, enabling high-performance data center networking
• Forwarding Rate: Capable of forwarding up to 15 billion packets per second (Bpps)
• Latency: Ultra-low latency for mission-critical and high-speed applications
• Line Card Support: Supports a variety of line cards including 10/25/40/100 GbE interfaces

Scalability:

• Port Density: Scalable up to hundreds of 10/25/40/100 GbE ports, depending on the installed line cards
• Virtualization: Supports Cisco NX-OS and Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) modes, providing flexible management options

Redundancy and Reliability:

• Power Supplies: Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies for high availability
• Cooling: Front-to-back airflow with redundant, hot-swappable fan trays
• Fabric Modules: Up to 6 fabric modules can be installed for non-blocking performance and redundancy
• Supervisor Modules: Dual-redundant supervisor modules for control plane resilience

Management and Security:

• Software: Cisco NX-OS or ACI for advanced network virtualization and automation
• Security: Integrated security features such as Cisco TrustSec, MACsec, and access control lists (ACLs)