Cisco N9K-C9508-FM Fabric Module for Nexus 9508 Chassis

Overview
The Cisco N9K-C9508-FM is a high-performance Fabric Module designed specifically for the Nexus 9508 chassis. It provides the essential switching fabric that interconnects line cards, supervisor modules and I/O modules, delivering low latency and high bandwidth for modern data center environments. This module enables the Nexus 9508 to function as a core or aggregation switch, supporting demanding workloads such as virtualization, cloud services and large scale east-west traffic.

Key Features

• High-speed, low-latency fabric for up to 1.28 Tbps of total bandwidth
• Supports both 10 GbE and 40 GbE uplinks for flexible scaling
• Redundant design with hot-swap capability to ensure continuous operation
• Optimized for Cisco NX-OS, providing seamless integration with existing Nexus features
• Energy efficient operation with intelligent power management

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: Fabric module for Nexus 9508 chassis
• Maximum fabric bandwidth: 1.28 Tbps
• Supported link speeds: 10 GbE, 40 GbE, 100 GbE (via supported line cards)
• Power consumption: typical 120 watts, maximum 150 watts
• Dimensions: 1U height, fits standard Nexus 9508 slot
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg C (32 to 104 deg F)
• Environmental compliance: RoHS, WEEE

Applications

• Data center core and aggregation layers requiring high throughput and low latency
• Large scale virtualization platforms such as VMware NSX and Microsoft Hyper-V
• Cloud service provider networks that need reliable, scalable fabric connectivity
• High performance computing clusters with intensive east-west traffic patterns
• Enterprise campus backbones that demand resilient and redundant switching infrastructure

By integrating the Cisco N9K-C9508-FM into your Nexus 9508 chassis, you gain a robust, future-ready fabric solution that maximizes performance, simplifies management and protects your investment as your network grows.