Product Type | Blade Server Chassis |
Form Factor | 8-slot rack-mountable chassis |
Height | 12.05 in (30.6 cm) |
Width | 17.55 in (44.6 cm) |
Depth | 34.81 in (88.4 cm) |
Weight (Fully Configured) | Approximately 222 lb (100.7 kg) |
Weight (Empty) | Approximately 91 lb (41.3 kg) |
Power Requirements | 200–277 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Power Supplies Supported | Up to 8 hot-swappable power supply units (PSUs) |
Redundancy Support | N+N or N+1 Redundant Power |
CISCO UCS 9508 Configured Chassis, 17.55"W x 34.81"D x 12.05"H

Key Benefits

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- Designed for modular and scalable IT infrastructure, supporting various enterprise deployments
- TAA compliance enables use in regulated sectors and government applications
- Cisco-backed hardware and software warranty enhances operational reliability over time
Product Overview
The CISCO UCS 9508 Configured Chassis provides a scalable, high-performance base for unified computing systems. With a width of 17.55 inches, a depth of 34.81 inches, and a height of 12.05 inches, it offers substantial space for computing modules while optimizing rack utilization. This chassis is TAA compliant, supporting deployment in government and regulated industries.
Though ports are not included in this configuration, it supports Cisco’s modular architecture for integrating compatible components. It comes with a three-year Next-Business-Day (NBD) hardware warranty and a 90-day software warranty. Manufactured in China and the United States, the chassis meets global sourcing and compliance requirements, making it a versatile solution for enterprise IT infrastructures.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China / United States |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliance Standards | RoHS, WEEE |
Certifications | EMC, CE, UL, FCC Class A |
Advanced Security Features
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | TPM 2.0 Supported |
Secure Boot | Yes |
Chassis Intrusion Detection | Yes |
Hardware Root of Trust | Cisco Secure Boot and system integrity verification |
Interfaces
I/O Modules Supported | Up to 4 I/O modules |
Management Interface | Cisco UCS Manager |
Number of Server Slots | 8 Half-width or 4 Full-width blades |
Internal Interconnect Fabric | Cisco UCS X-Fabric and X-Fabric A modules |
Midplane Bandwidth | Up to 400 Gbps per server slot |
Physical & Environmental
Chassis Dimensions (H x W x D) | 12.05 x 17.55 x 34.81 in |
Rack Units | 7U |
Operating Temperature | 50 to 95°F (10 to 35°C) |
Non-operating Temperature | -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 93% noncondensing |
Non-operating Humidity | 5% to 93% noncondensing |
Altitude (operating) | Up to 10,000 ft (3,050 m) |
Cooling Type | Front-to-back configurable airflow with hot-swappable fans |
Fan Modules | Up to 8 hot-swappable fan modules |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Platform | Cisco Intersight (cloud-based) and Cisco UCS Manager (on-premises) |
License Requirement | Subscription and perpetual license models available |
Bundled Management Tools | Cisco Intersight Device Connector preinstalled |