| Product Type | Supervisor Module |
| Form Factor | Plug-in module |
| Compatible Chassis | Cisco Nexus 9504, 9508, 9516 |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 9500 Series |
| Power Consumption | 250 Watts (maximum) |
| Hot-swappable | Yes |
| Redundancy Support | Yes, supports dual supervisor redundancy |
| Integrated CPU | Intel Xeon 6-Core Processor |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR4 |
| Flash Storage | 64 GB SSD |
CISCO N9K-SUP-A+ Supervisor for Nexus 9500 Series Switches
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- Designed for Cisco Nexus 9500 series switches
- Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliant
- Manufactured in USA, China, or Mexico
- Supervisor module for centralized management and control
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- Ideal for integration into Cisco Nexus 9500 data center environments
- TAA compliance makes it eligible for government contracts and secure enterprise deployments
- Multiple manufacturing origins enhance supply chain resilience and procurement flexibility
Product Overview
The CISCO N9K-SUP-A+ Supervisor is a foundational component for the Nexus 9500 series modular switches, offering centralized management and control features crucial for large-scale, enterprise-class network infrastructures. Compatible with select Nexus 9500 chassis, this supervisor module oversees key system-level tasks, including switch configuration, diagnostics, and system control. As it ensures seamless integration with Cisco's Nexus ecosystem, it forms the command backbone necessary to maintain smooth operation in high-performance data center deployments.
This module is engineered with compliance in mind, meeting Trade Agreements Act (TAA) standards—a significant advantage for federal and government contracts. Moreover, the product assures manufacturing flexibility with country-of-origin options including the United States, China, and Mexico. Such global manufacturing coverage serves broader logistical and procurement strategies while maintaining Cisco's high standards of reliability and performance.
Although specific technical specifications such as port types or processing details are not provided, its functional role in the Cisco Nexus 9500 switch chassis indicates advanced silicon and software architecture to deliver resilient, scalable, and secure network control. It is designed for users aiming to optimize data throughput, minimize outages, and centralize network control workflows.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 35.56 x 45.21 x 4.37 cm (14 x 17.8 x 1.72 in) |
| Weight | 5.1 kg (11.24 lbs) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Altitude | 0–3,000 m (0–10,000 ft) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
| Network Management Platform | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
| Cloud Integration | Cisco Intersight Support |
| License Requirement | Cisco NX-OS software license required |
| Software Compatibility | Cisco NX-OS 9.x or later |
| Management Features | CLI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, Syslog, NetFlow support |
Interfaces
| Management Ports | 1x RJ-45 Ethernet, 1x mini-USB console |
| OOB Management Port | 1x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet |
| USB Ports | 1x USB 2.0 |
| Serial Console Port | 1x RJ-45 |
| Interface Bus | Backplane connection to switch fabric |
| Switch Fabric Support | Compatible with Nexus 9500 fabric modules |
Compliance & Origin
| Country of Origin | China / Mexico / United States |
| TAA Compliant | Yes |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes |
| EMC Standards | FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 55022 Class A, CISPR 22 Class A |
| Safety Standards | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 |
| Certifications | CE, UL, cUL, TUV, C-Tick, VCCI |
| MTBF | 435,000 hours |
Advanced Security Features
| Access Control Features | Role-based access control (RBAC) |
| Authentication Protocols | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
| Secure Boot | Yes |
| Crypto Support | Yes, hardware-accelerated cryptography |
| Configuration Rollback | Yes |
| Packet Capture | Embedded Wireshark capture support |
