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N9K-SUP-B+ Overview
N9K-SUP-B+ is a high-performance supervisor module engineered for the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches. Designed as a modular control card, it delivers robust management and forwarding capabilities to support advanced data center networking environments. The module is built for high-density, low-latency operations, enabling rapid packet processing in scalable infrastructures.
Optimized for mission-critical network deployments, the N9K-SUP-B+ integrates seamlessly into Cisco’s Nexus ecosystem. While it is not a traditional Ethernet module with fixed network ports, it underpins the system’s overall performance by managing control plane operations and interfacing with a range of high-speed interconnects within the chassis. Its design and form factor ensure compatibility with Cisco Nexus switches, supporting core protocols such as TCP/IP for efficient data center routing and switching.
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N9K-SUP-B+ Specifications
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
- Height
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Interface Ports
- N/A
- Product Type
- Supervisor Module
- Expansion Slots
- N/A
- Form Factor
- Modular
- Connector Type
- N/A
- Data Rate
- N/A
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Supported Protocols
- TCP/IP
- Max Speed
- N/A
- Supported Features
- N/A
- Compatibility
- Cisco Nexus 9000 Series
- Module Type
- Network Supervisor
- Input Voltage
- 12V DC
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 9000 Series N9K-SUP-B+ Supervisor Module
N9K-SUP-B+ Use Case
High-Availability Spine-Leaf Fabric with Supervisor B+ Redundancy
In a campus or hyperscale data center, dual N9K-SUP-B+ Supervisor B+ modules are deployed in a Nexus 9500 spine-leaf fabric to deliver nonstop forwarding and stateful supervisor switchover. The supervisors synchronize control-plane state and maintain under-lay and overlay connectivity across EVPN-VXLAN tunnels. Benefit: Achieve sub-second failover, 7-9s network uptime SLAs and seamless application delivery during planned maintenance or unexpected hardware failures.
Scalable Multi-Tenant Cloud Network with EVPN-VXLAN Control Plane
A service provider leverages N9K-SUP-B+ Supervisor B+ in Nexus 9500 leaf switches to run a hardware-accelerated EVPN-VXLAN control plane, segmenting thousands of tenants across a single fabric. The supervisor offloads MAC learning, ARP suppression and multicast replication, enabling line-rate forwarding and consistent policy enforcement. Benefit: Simplify tenant onboarding, scale to 100K+ routes per supervisor, and reduce CAPEX by consolidating control-plane functions on high-performance ASICs.
Advanced Telemetry and Programmability for Real-Time Operations
An enterprise IT team integrates N9K-SUP-B+ Supervisor B+ with Cisco streaming telemetry and NX-API to monitor network health and automate remediation. The supervisor streams flow and counters data via gRPC-Telemetry to a centralized analytics engine, triggering Python-based scripts to adjust QoS or reroute traffic dynamically. Benefit: Gain sub-second visibility, reduce mean time to resolution by 50%, and enforce intent-based policies without manual intervention.
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| N9K-SUP-B+ |  N9K-X9636C-RX |  N9K-C9504-FM-S= |  N9K-C9504-FM= |  N9K-C9508-FM-R | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Supervisor Module | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module |
| Module Type | Network Supervisor | Ethernet | SFP+ | Fabric Module | Fabric Module |
| Data Rate | N/A | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Connector Type | N/A | SFP+ | SFP+ | QSFP+ | QSFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, Fibre Channel | TCP/IP | Ethernet | 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 |
| Input Voltage | 12V DC | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series | Cisco | Cisco Nexus 9500 Series | Cisco Nexus 9508 |
| Max Speed | N/A | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Supported Features | N/A | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Redundancy, High Availability, Scalability |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | N/A | Ethernet | SFP+ | QSFP+ | QSFP+ |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series N9K-SUP-B+ Supervisor Module | Cisco Nexus N9K-X9636C-RX | N9K-C9504-FM-S= | Cisco Nexus 9504 Fabric Module | Cisco Nexus 9508 Fabric Module - Redundant |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Bushra Younis
5
Improved control plane performance noticeably.
K
Klaus Weber
5
Rock solid supervisor for Nexus 9500.
R
Rachel Green
4
No crashes or instability.
Z
Zain Ul Abideen
5
Excellent upgrade choice.
Questions & Answers
What is the Supervisor B+ Module (N9K-SUP-B+) for Nexus 9500?
The Supervisor B+ Module (N9K-SUP-B+) is a high-performance control plane engine for Cisco Nexus 9500 Series switches that delivers advanced Layer 2/3 services, programmability, and scalability.
What are the key features of the Supervisor B+ Module?
Key features include a programmable 2.5 Tbps per-slot forwarding capacity, line-rate non-blocking performance, VXLAN EVPN, MPLS, segment routing, advanced telemetry, and optional hardware encryption.
What forwarding capacity does the Supervisor B+ Module provide?
The Supervisor B+ delivers up to 2.5 Tbps per slot and scales to 20 Tbps in a fully populated Nexus 9500 chassis.
How many line cards can a Nexus 9500 chassis support with Supervisor B+?
With Supervisor B+, Nexus 9500 chassis support up to 4 line cards in the 9504, 8 in the 9508, and 16 in the 9516 models.
Does the Supervisor B+ Module support high availability?
Yes, it supports active/standby supervisor redundancy with stateful failover and sub-second convergence.
Which Cisco NX-OS software releases are compatible with Supervisor B+?
Supervisor B+ is supported on Cisco NX-OS 7.0(3) and later, with full feature sets available in NX-OS 9.x releases.
What licensing model is required for advanced features on Supervisor B+?
It uses Cisco Smart Licensing and supports Network Essentials for basic switching and Network Advantage licenses for VXLAN EVPN, MPLS, and segment routing.
What management and telemetry APIs does the Supervisor B+ Module offer?
It offers NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, streaming telemetry, SNMP, CLI, and integration with Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM).
Does Supervisor B+ support VXLAN EVPN and segment routing?
Yes, it supports VXLAN EVPN for overlay fabrics and both MPLS and IPv6 segment routing for scalable underlay networks.
How many virtual device contexts (VDCs) can Supervisor B+ support?
Supervisor B+ supports up to 16 virtual device contexts in a fully populated Nexus 9500 chassis.
What are the power and cooling requirements for Supervisor B+?
It draws approximately 115 W from the chassis power system and requires front-to-back airflow provided by Nexus 9500 Series redundant power supplies.
Can I perform a field upgrade to Supervisor B+ on an existing chassis?
Yes, Supervisor B+ is hot-swappable and supports ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade) for stateful replacement without traffic interruption.
What are typical use cases for Nexus 9500 with Supervisor B+?
Typical use cases include large-scale campus aggregation, data center spine-leaf fabrics, multi-tenant cloud networks, and high-performance IP/MPLS backbones.
What warranty and support options are available for the Supervisor B+ Module?
Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty and optional SMARTnet support for 24×7 TAC access, software updates, and advance hardware replacement.
How do I install the Supervisor B+ Module in a Nexus 9500 chassis?
Slide the module into the supervisor slot, secure the captive screws, connect management and console cables, then power on; the switch auto-detects the new supervisor.
Where can I purchase the N9K-SUP-B+ Supervisor B+ Module?
The N9K-SUP-B+ is available through authorized Cisco partners and resellers; contact Cisco or visit the Cisco price list to place an order.