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N9K-SUP-B Overview
N9K-SUP-B is a supervisor module engineered for Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches, delivering high-performance network control and management capabilities for modern data centers. Designed as a modular supervisor card, it supports high-speed data operations with interface speeds reaching up to 40Gbps and is typically connected via integrated fiber channels using SFP+ connectors. The module is compatible with a range of Cisco networking devices and adheres to industry-standard protocols including TCP/IP, iSCSI, and Fibre Channel, ensuring robust and reliable network operations.
N9K-SUP-B plays a pivotal role in expanding data center capacity and upgrading high-speed network infrastructures. Its modular form factor and seamless installation into existing chassis make it an optimal solution for organizations looking to enhance network performance with features such as high availability, redundancy, auto-negotiation, and quality of service (QoS). This supervisor module is built to meet rigorous operational demands, solidifying its application in critical enterprise environments.
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N9K-SUP-B Specifications
- Product Type
- Supervisor Module
- Brand
- Cisco
- Module Type
- Supervisor
- Data Rate
- 40Gbps
- Supported Protocols
- TCP/IP / iSCSI / Fibre Channel
- Form Factor
- Modular
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Compatibility
- Cisco
- Max Speed
- 40Gbps
- Supported Features
- High availability / Redundancy / Auto-negotiation / QoS
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus N9K-SUP-B Supervisor Module
N9K-SUP-B Use Case
High-Performance Layer 3 Data Center Routing with VXLAN EVPN Multi-Tenancy
In large enterprise data centers running Cisco Nexus 9500 leaf-spine fabrics, deploying the N9K-SUP-B 6-Core Supervisor supports VXLAN EVPN overlays and advanced BGP/OSPF routing at scale. This ensures isolated tenant networks, seamless East-West traffic flow, and simplified multi-tenant segmentation. Benefit: Delivers line-rate performance and operational efficiency while reducing CAPEX/OPEX through consolidated routing and hardware offload.
Cloud-Scale Spine Switching for East-West Traffic Optimization
Global cloud providers and hyperscale enterprises leverage the Nexus 9500 6-Core Supervisor (N9K-SUP-B) as a high-density 100 GbE spine switch in leaf-spine architectures. It provides deep buffering, in-service software upgrades, and sub-microsecond latency to handle massive VM migrations, microservices, and container east-west traffic. Benefit: Maximizes uptime and throughput at scale, ensuring predictable application performance for critical workloads.
Programmable Network Automation and Telemetry in DevOps-Driven Environments
Modern DevOps organizations integrate the N9K-SUP-B 6-Core Supervisor into Cisco ACI fabrics or use native NX-API, REST, and gNMI for model-driven programmability. This enables automated provisioning, real-time telemetry, and continuous compliance checks via Ansible or Terraform. Benefit: Accelerates service delivery, reduces configuration errors, and improves operational agility by enabling true intent-based networking.
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Product Comparison Table 
| N9K-SUP-B |  N9K-C9508-FM-R |  N9K-X96136YC-R |  N9K-X9636Q-R |  N9K-C9508-FM-E2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Supervisor Module | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module |
| Module Type | Supervisor | Fabric Module | Ethernet | Switching Module | Fabric Module |
| Data Rate | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | 40G | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP / iSCSI / Fibre Channel | Ethernet, TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | Ethernet, TCP/IP |
| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Compatibility | Cisco | Cisco Nexus 9508 | Cisco | Cisco | Cisco Nexus 9500 Series |
| Max Speed | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Supported Features | High availability / Redundancy / Auto-negotiation / QoS | Redundancy, High Availability, Scalability | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Jumbo Frames / QoS | High Throughput, Low Latency, Redundancy |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus N9K-SUP-B Supervisor Module | Cisco Nexus 9508 Fabric Module - Redundant | Cisco Nexus N9K-X96136YC-R | Cisco Nexus N9K-X9636Q-R | Cisco Nexus 9508 Fabric Module E2 |
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Reviews & Ratings
M
Michael Turner
4
Reliable supervisor with consistent management performance.
S
Sadia Parveen
5
Handled daily operations smoothly.
E
Erik Johansson
5
Good balance of power and stability.
N
Natalie Price
4
Easy to deploy.
A
Arslan Sheikh
4
Met expectations.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Nexus 9500 6-Core Supervisor (SKU: N9K-SUP-B)?
The Cisco Nexus 9500 6-Core Supervisor (N9K-SUP-B) is a modular supervisor engine that delivers a 6-core CPU architecture, hardware-based VXLAN routing, and advanced telemetry for high-performance data center switching.
Which Nexus 9500 chassis models support the N9K-SUP-B supervisor?
The N9K-SUP-B is compatible with Cisco Nexus 9504, 9508, and 9516 chassis, enabling seamless integration into existing Nexus 9500 deployments.
What forwarding performance does the 6-Core Supervisor provide?
The N9K-SUP-B delivers up to 28 Tbps of system throughput and up to 6.4 billion packets per second of forwarding capacity for demanding data center workloads.
Does the N9K-SUP-B support VXLAN and EVPN features?
Yes, the N9K-SUP-B offers hardware-accelerated VXLAN routing and EVPN support for scalable, multi-tenant Layer 2 and Layer 3 overlay networks.
Is MPLS supported on the Nexus 9500 6-Core Supervisor?
The N9K-SUP-B provides full MPLS forwarding and label switching support, including Segment Routing (SR-MPLS) for advanced traffic engineering.
What high-availability features are available with this supervisor?
It supports dual supervisors in the same chassis, stateful ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade), and hitless failover to maintain continuous network operations.
Are software licenses required for advanced features?
Yes, the Cisco Nexus 9500 platform uses NX-OS feature licenses (e.g., Enterprise Services, Advanced Services) to enable capabilities such as MPLS, VXLAN, and telemetry.
What management interfaces does the N9K-SUP-B offer?
It includes out-of-band management via a dedicated Ethernet port, in-band CLI, RESTCONF, and full support for Cisco NX-API and Telemetry streaming.
How does the supervisor handle telemetry and analytics?
The module supports model-driven telemetry, gRPC, and programmable counters for real-time analytics, enabling proactive monitoring and automated operations.
What are the power and cooling specifications?
The N9K-SUP-B consumes approximately 180 W and requires proper airflow from front-to-back chassis cooling to maintain optimal operating temperatures.
Can I perform a software upgrade without downtime?
Yes, the supervisor supports ISSU, allowing you to upgrade NX-OS software without disrupting data plane forwarding or active connections.
What environmental standards does the N9K-SUP-B meet?
It complies with NEBS Level 3, RoHS, and operates between 0°C to 40°C, with altitude up to 3,000 m for data center deployments.
How scalable is the Nexus 9500 with the 6-Core Supervisor?
With line-rate VXLAN, up to 6.4 billion pps, and high-density port modules, the platform scales to meet growing data center traffic demands.
What use cases is the N9K-SUP-B ideal for?
It is optimized for leaf-spine architectures, cloud-scale data centers, multi-tenant environments, and applications requiring low-latency, high-throughput switching.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty, 90-day software support, and optional Cisco Smart Net Total Care for advanced platform coverage.
How do I migrate from an older supervisor to the N9K-SUP-B?
You can perform a hot swap using dual supervisor redundancy, retain existing configuration files, and follow Cisco’s upgrade guide for seamless migration.