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)
| Category | Specification |
|---|
| Chassis Type | 8-slot modular |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 21.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 7.2 Bpps |
| Port Options | 1G/10G/25G/40G/100G/400G (varies by line card) |
| Redundancy | Dual supervisors, N+1/N+N power/fan |
| OS | Cisco NX-OS with multi-protocol support (BGP, OSPF, VXLAN, EVPN) |
| Security | MACsec, TPM 2.0, RBAC, ACLs |
| Power Efficiency | 80 PLUS Platinum PSUs, dynamic cooling |
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.
