Description
Empowering Network Administrators of Nexus Switch Chassis
The Cisco ONE Nexus 9508 8 Slots Switch Chassis (C1-N9K-C9508-B3) is a high-performance, modular switch designed for data centers, cloud computing environments, and large enterprise networks. It features eight slots for line card modules, providing up to 880 Gbps of switching capacity. The chassis also supports up to 32K MAC addresses, making it ideal for networks with large numbers of connected devices.
One of the key features of the C1-N9K-C9508-B3 is its modular design, which allows network administrators to easily add and remove line card modules as needed. This flexibility allows administrators to easily expand network capacity as needed, without having to replace the entire switch. Additionally, the chassis supports a variety of line card modules, including high-density 10 GbE and 40 GbE ports, as well as 100 GbE ports for demanding applications.
The C1-N9K-C9508-B3 is designed to be easy to manage, with a number of features that simplify network administration. For example, it includes a web-based graphical user interface (GUI), which provides a simple and intuitive interface for configuring and managing the switch. The switch also supports the NX-OS operating system, which offers a comprehensive set of features for network administration, including a powerful command-line interface (CLI), advanced security features, and network automation tools.
In addition, the C1-N9K-C9508-B3 is designed to be highly reliable and secure. It includes redundant power supplies and fan modules, ensuring that the switch remains operational even if one of these components fails. The switch also supports advanced security features, such as IP Security (IPSec) and Secure Shell (SSH), to protect against unauthorized access to network resources.
Revolutionizing Network Operations of 8 Slots Switch Chassis
The Cisco ONE Nexus 9508 8 Slots Switch Chassis (C1-N9K-C9508-B3) revolutionizes network operations by providing advanced features and capabilities that streamline and simplify network management.
- Scalability: With eight switch slots, the C1-N9K-C9508-B3 provides a high level of scalability, allowing network administrators to add additional switches as the network grows.
- Automation: The switch chassis is equipped with an automated fabric management system that allows for fast and efficient network configuration and management.
- Virtualization: The C1-N9K-C9508-B3 supports virtualization, allowing multiple virtual switches to run on the same physical chassis. This provides increased flexibility and reduces the need for physical switches, reducing costs and simplifying management.
- Security: The switch chassis provides advanced security features, including secure boot, secure firmware upgrades, and secure data management.
- Network Analytics: The C1-N9K-C9508-B3 provides real-time network analytics, enabling network administrators to quickly identify and resolve network issues.
High Availability and Redundancy Options
The Cisco ONE Nexus 9508 Switch Chassis (C1-N9K-C9508-B3) supports several high availability and redundancy options to provide a resilient network infrastructure:
- Redundant power supplies: The chassis supports dual hot-swappable power supplies to ensure continuous power availability in the event of a single power supply failure.
- Redundant supervisor engines: The chassis supports dual hot-swappable supervisor engines to ensure continuous network availability in the event of a single supervisor engine failure.
- Non-stop forwarding (NSF)/NSF with Stateful Switchover (SSO): The chassis supports NSF/NSF SSO to ensure that network traffic continues to flow in the event of a supervisor engine failure without any disruption.
- In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU): The chassis supports ISSU, which enables software upgrades without disruption to network traffic.
- Virtual Port Channel (vPC): The chassis supports vPC, which enables multiple switches to appear as a single logical switch, providing load balancing and redundancy.
These high availability and redundancy options help ensure the continuous availability of network services and minimize downtime in case of failures.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number C1-N9K-C9508-B3
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 9000
- Product Model 9508
- Product Name ONE Nexus 9000 8-Slot Switch
- Product Type Switch Chassis
Interfaces/Ports
- Modular Yes
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 8 x Expansion Slot
I/O Expansions:
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 8
- Expansion Slot Type Line Card
- Expansion Slot Type Switch Fabric
- Expansion Slot Type Supervisor Engine
Network & Communication:
- Layer Supported 3
- Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Power Description:
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes
