Brand: Cisco · SKU: N9K-C9508-FM · MPN: N9K-C9508-FM · Category: Networking
The Cisco N9K-C9508-FM is a fabric module designed for the Cisco Nexus 9508 chassis as part of the Nexus 9500 Series. It utilizes a clos fabric design to interconnect line cards, providing high-speed, load-balanced packet forwarding capacity for large-scale data center and cloud-scale deployments. Specific variants like the N9K-C9508-FM-G support 1.6 Tbps switching capacity per slot and 400 Gbps flow capacity, featuring Port-side intake (PSI) airflow. The Nexus 9508 chassis supports up to six fabric modules. This module ensures high availability and low latency connectivity between line cards.
| MTBF | 455,270 Hours (N9K-C9508-FM-G) |
|---|---|
| Airflow | Port-side intake (PSI) |
| Form Factor | Plug-in module |
| Product Line | Cisco Nexus 9500 Series |
| Flow Capacity | 400 Gbps (for N9K-C9508-FM-G) |
| Hot Swappable | Yes |
| Total Capacity | 6,400 Gbps (for N9K-C9508-FM-E/E2 variants in 8-slot chassis) |
| Compatible Chassis | Cisco Nexus 9508 |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 936 watt (N9K-C9508-FM-G) |
| Switching Capacity (per slot) | Up to 1.6 Tbps (for N9K-C9508-FM-G) |
| Warranty | Varies by seller (e.g., 90 days, 365 days, 1-Year Guarantee for refurbished/pre-owned units) |
| Weight | 13.89 lbs (N9K-C9508-FM-G variant) or ~17 lbs (N9K-C9508-FM-E2 variant) |
| Dimensions | Not explicitly available for base model, but related models have dimensions like 1.72 × 15.3 × 21.8 in for FM-E2. |
The Cisco N9K-C9508-FM is a critical hardware component for the Cisco Nexus 9508 modular switch chassis, functioning as a fabric module. It is responsible for interconnecting the line cards via a high-speed, load-balanced Clos fabric architecture. This ensures high performance, low latency, and scalability for cloud-scale and enterprise data center environments. The module supports various speeds including 100G and is designed for high availability, allowing the switch to maintain operation even if one fabric module fails.
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This Cisco Nexus 9500 Platform Fabric Module (N9K-C9508-FM) includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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