High-Performance Cisco Switch N9K-C9508-B3-E 21.6Tbps Scalability , Cloud Scale ASIC Data Center Nexus 9500
 

The Cisco Nexus 9500 Series Switch (N9K-C9508-B3-E) is a high-density, modular data center switch designed for scalable, high-performance networking. Built for enterprise and cloud environments, it delivers 21.6Tbps switching capacity, ultra-low latency, and advanced automation for demanding workloads like AI/ML, virtualization, and large-scale cloud deployments.

Key Features & Benefits

✔ Massive Scalability – Supports 8-slot chassis with flexible 1G/10G/25G/40G/100G/400G interfaces for future-proof expansion.
✔ Cloud Scale ASIC – Cisco’s custom silicon enables high-speed VXLAN, EVPN, and Segment Routing with optimal power efficiency.
✔ High Availability – Redundant Supervisor Engines (N9K-SUP-B+), hot-swappable power supplies (N9K-PUV-1100W), and 99.999% uptime reliability.
✔ Data Center Automation – Runs Cisco NX-OS with support for Ansible, Python APIs, and Cisco ACI integration.
✔ Advanced Security – Hardware-based MACsec encryption, TPM 2.0, and micro-segmentation for secure multi-tenant environments.

Technical Specifications (N9K-C9508-B3-E)

Ideal Use Cases

• Cloud & Hyperscale Data Centers – High-density 400G-ready spine/leaf deployments.

• Enterprise Core Networks – Mission-critical applications with carrier-grade redundancy.

• AI/ML & HPC Workloads – Ultra-low latency for distributed computing.

Why Choose the Cisco Nexus 9500?

The N9K-C9508-B3-E combines performance, scalability, and automation in a single platform, backed by Cisco’s enterprise support. Whether upgrading to 400G or deploying SDN/EVPN, it’s a future-proof investment for next-gen data centers.