Type | Layer 3 Managed Switch Chassis |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable (13U) |
Slot Capacity | 18 total expansion slots |
Installed Modules (Max) | 0 (installed) / 18 (max) |
VLAN Capacity | 4096 VLANs |
Routing Protocols | Static IP routing |
Power Supply | Internal power supply - hot-plug |
Redundancy | Yes, hot-swappable components |
Warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
Cisco Nexus 9508 Chassis, 8 Slot, L3 Managed Switch, Rackmount, N9K-C9508
Key Benefits

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- Modular design with 18 expansion slots enables long-term scalability for growing networks
- Extensive Layer 2/3 support with VLANs, ACLs, and advanced QoS features for enterprise segmentation and traffic control
- Compliance with global standards and environmental specs ensures compatibility, uptime, and operational resilience
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 9508 is a high-performance, modular Layer 3 switch chassis designed for mission-critical enterprise and data center environments. Supporting up to 18 expansion slots and integrated with advanced management protocols such as SNMP (v1/2/3) and SSH-2, it provides unmatched scalability and operational visibility. With a 13U rack-mountable enclosure and support for up to 4096 VLANs, this switch allows flexible network segmentation and high availability in complex infrastructure setups.
This chassis supports technologies such as Weighted Round Robin (WRR), Quality of Service (QoS), and link aggregation (LACP), enabling seamless traffic prioritization and load balancing. Compliance with numerous IEEE standards, including 802.3ad, 802.1Q, and 802.3ae, ensures broad compatibility and future-proofing. Built-in redundancy with a hot-plug internal power supply enhances uptime, while robust authentication via RADIUS and TACACS+ secures access control.
From RDMA support and spanning tree variants (STP, RSTP, MSTP) to extensive environmental tolerance—operating from 32°F to 104°F—this Cisco Nexus 9508 offers the resilience, agility, and modularity demanded in today's dynamic data environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Compliance Standards | CISPR 22/24, EN 61000-3-2/3, EN55022 Class A, ICES-003 Class A, RoHS, UL 60950-1, CSA C22.2, EN 60950-1, VCCI Class A, KN22, CNS 13438(95) Class A, EN 300386 |
Country of Origin | Brazil / China / Mexico / United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Access Authentication Methods | RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Storm Control | Multicast, Broadcast, Unicast Storm Control |
Traffic Filtering | Access Control Lists (ACL) |
Protocol Support | WRR, WRED, CoS, DSCP |
Interfaces
Expansion Slots | 18 (total) / 18 (free) x expansion slot |
Interface Standards | IEEE 802.3z, 802.3ae, 802.3ba |
Link Aggregation | Supported (LACP - IEEE 802.3ad) |
Data Link Protocols | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10-Gigabit Ethernet, 40-Gigabit Ethernet, 100-Gigabit Ethernet |
Flow Control | Supported |
QoS Support | Yes |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.5 in |
Depth | 30 in |
Height | 22.7 in |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 32 °F (0 °C) |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 104 °F (40 °C) |
Operating Humidity Range | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Minimum Storage Temperature | -40 °F (-40 °C) |
Maximum Storage Temperature | 158 °F (70 °C) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | SNMP v1/v2/v3, RMON, SSH-2 |
Management Features | LLDP, ACLs, Auto MDI/MDI-X, STP/RSTP/MSTP |