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N9K-C9508
Nexus 9508 Chassis with 8 line card slots
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N9K-C9508 Overview
N9K-C9508 delivers a robust, modular chassis architecture engineered for data center environments demanding high scalability and performance. Designed with versatile power options including redundant and AC power supply configurations, this switch ensures uninterrupted operation while supporting a wide array of port densities and connectivity options ideal for low-latency data aggregation, virtualization, and mission-critical applications.
N9K-C9508 features extensive stacking capabilities and modular expansion slots that facilitate streamlined scalability and high throughput performance. Its architecture is optimized for both Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing tasks, making it suitable for modern enterprise cores, campus networks, and cloud infrastructures, where predictable reliability and high-speed uplink configurations are essential.
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N9K-C9508 Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Chassis
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- Over 48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- N/A
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N9K-C9508
- Uplink Configuration
- 40G
- IOS
- N/A
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- N/A
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 4 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 8-slot chassis supporting modular line cards
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- N/A
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 9500 Series N9K-C9508 Chassis Switch
- Height
- 7 inches
- Width
- 19 inches
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
N9K-C9508 Use Case
High-Performance Data Center Core Aggregation with N9K-C9508-Nexus 9508 Chassis
In large-scale enterprise data centers, the N9K-C9508-Nexus 9508 Chassis with 8 line card slots delivers non-blocking 25/40/100G spine-leaf switching. This deployment ensures deterministic low-latency performance, high-density port scaling and future-proof throughput for mission-critical applications.
Scalable Multi-Tenant Cloud Infrastructure Using N9K-C9508-Nexus 9508 Chassis
Service providers and cloud operators leverage the Nexus 9508 Chassis’s modular 8 line card slots to host multiple VXLAN-segmented virtual networks. This solution accelerates tenant onboarding, enforces granular QoS, and streamlines resource allocation to deliver rapid provisioning, robust security isolation and predictable SLAs.
Automated Enterprise Campus Fabric Deployment with N9K-C9508-Nexus 9508 Chassis
Enterprises implement the N9K-C9508 Nexus 9508 Chassis in their campus aggregation layer to integrate Cisco ACI, real-time telemetry and policy-driven automation. The 8 line card slots enable diverse 1/10/25G uplinks, unified management and analytics-driven insights, reducing operational costs through zero-touch provisioning.
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Product Comparison Table
 N9K-C9508 |  N9K-C93180YC-FX |  N9K-C9332PQ |  N9K-C93600CD-GX |  N9K-C92160YC-X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | N/A | 27.5 inches | 20.0 inches | 28 inches | 18 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/25/40/100 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Chassis | Rack-mount |
| Height | 7 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 3.5 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | N/A | N/A | N/A | IP Services | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | N/A | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N9K-C9508 | N9K-C93180YC-FX | N9K-C9332PQ | N9K-C93600CD-GX | N9K-C92160YC-X |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Combo | Fiber | Fiber | Combo |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | N/A | 48 Ports | 32 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | Over 48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 8-slot chassis supporting modular line cards | 48 x 10/25GbE fixed ports; 6 x 40/100GbE QSFP28 fixed ports | Fixed configuration with 32 QSFP+ ports and 4 SFP ports | Modular chassis with expansion slots | 60 fixed ports with modular uplink configurations |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 350 W | 350 W | N/A | 525 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 9500 Series N9K-C9508 Chassis Switch | Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX Switch | Cisco Nexus 9332PQ Switch | Cisco Nexus 93600CD-GX Data Center Switch | Cisco Nexus 92160YC-X |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 4 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 2 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | N/A | N/A | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | Combo |
| Switching Capacity | N/A | 3600 Gbps | 3600 Gbps | 6400 Gbps | 6400 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6400 Gbps | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 40G | 40G | 40G | 40G |
| Weight | N/A | 15 lbs | 18 lbs | N/A | 30 lbs |
| Width | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
E
Elliott Ford
4
Professional-grade Cisco build quality ensured uptime.
F
Finley Grant
5
Stable operation under high-density traffic conditions.
G
Gideon Hayes
3
Easy integration with Nexus 9K line cards.
H
Harvey Pierce
4
Long-term reliability and enterprise-ready solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Nexus 9508 chassis?
The Cisco Nexus 9508 is a modular 8-slot data center switch chassis delivering up to 115 Tb/s of non-blocking bandwidth for high-performance enterprise and cloud networks.
How many line-card slots does the Nexus 9508 support?
The Nexus 9508 chassis supports eight full-height line-card slots for flexible port density and technology upgrades.
What is the maximum switching capacity of the Nexus 9508?
With four fabric modules installed, the Nexus 9508 delivers 115 Tb/s of full-duplex switching capacity.
Which fabric modules are compatible with the Nexus 9508?
The Nexus 9508 supports Cisco Fabric Modules F2, F3, and F4 for scalable, non-blocking fabric performance.