| Product Type | Modular Switch Chassis |
| Series | Cisco Nexus 9500 |
| Model | Nexus 9508 R2 |
| Form Factor | 8-slot Chassis |
| Included Supervisor Modules | 1 x Supervisor Module B+ |
| Included Power Supplies | 3 x Power Supply Units |
| Included System Controllers | 2 x System Controllers |
| Included Fabric Modules | 6 x Fabric Modules (FM-R2) |
| Included Fan Trays | 3 x Fan Trays |
| Redundancy | Yes (Supervisors, Power Supplies, Fabric Modules, Fans) |
| Power Supply Type | AC or DC (depends on model configuration) |
| Power Requirements | 3000W to 6000W depending on configuration |
| Weight | 82 kg (maximum with all components installed) |
CISCO Nexus 9508 R2 Chassis Bundle, 1 SupB+, 3 PS, 2 SC, 6 FM-R2, 3 FT

Key Benefits
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- Fully modular design supports enterprise-scale network growth using Cisco’s proven NX-OS platform
- TAA compliance and U.S. origin make it suitable for federal and government procurement
- Redundant components (PSUs, controllers, fan trays) improve fault tolerance and uptime assurance
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 9508 R2 Chassis Bundle (N9K-C9508-B2-R2) is a high-performance modular switch chassis featuring 1 Supervisor Module B+, 3 power supplies, 2 system controllers, 6 fabric modules, and 3 fan trays. It is built in the United States and is TAA-compliant, making it suitable for regulated environments. Offering internal redundancy and scalable modularity, this chassis is designed for mission-critical enterprise and data center applications. Due to limited data, further technical specifications are not available.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| EMC Standards | EN55032, EN55024, FCC Part 15 Class A |
| Safety Certifications | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, CB Scheme |
| Certifications | CE Marking, RCM, CSA, VCCI |
Advanced Security Features
| MACsec Encryption | Supported on select line cards |
| Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
| Secure Boot and Trust Anchor | Yes |
| Access Control Lists | Yes |
| Cisco TrustSec Support | Yes |
| Network Segmentation (VRF) | Yes |
Interfaces
| Slot Count | 8 Line Card Slots |
| Supervisor Slots | 2 |
| Maximum 40/100GbE Ports | Up to 288 x 100GbE ports (with appropriate line cards) |
| Fabric Capacity | 30 Tbps (using 6 FM-R2 fabric modules) |
Physical & Environmental
| Chassis Dimensions (H x W x D) | 36.4 x 44.5 x 61.5 cm (14.3 x 17.5 x 24.2 in.) |
| Rack Units | 13 RU |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% noncondensing |
| Altitude | Up to 10,000 ft (3,000 m) |
| Airflow | Front-to-back |
| Cooling Method | Redundant fan trays with variable-speed fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, SNMP, REST API |
| Cloud-Ready | Yes (via Cisco Data Center Network Manager - DCNM) |
| Monitoring & Telemetry | Supported with Cisco Tetration and Streaming Telemetry |
| Licensing Model | Smart Licensing |
| Included Licensing | Base NX-OS License, feature licenses sold separately |