This Cisco Nexus 9504 data center switch is perfect for large enterprise data centers, cloud service providers, and hyperscale environments requiring maximum flexibility and scalability. Our 7U modular chassis switch delivers:
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Modular architecture design supporting up to 8 line cards for customizable port density
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Spine switch capabilities optimized for leaf-spine data center fabric architectures
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Enterprise-grade reliability with redundant power supplies and hot-swappable components
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Layer 3 managed functionality providing advanced routing and data center features
Key Features
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8 expansion slots for flexible line card configurations up to 384 ports
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Redundant 3000W power supplies ensuring 99.99% uptime reliability
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Hot-swappable components for zero-downtime maintenance operations
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Advanced Layer 3 routing with BGP, OSPF, and VXLAN support
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Cisco NX-OS operating system with programmable automation features
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High-density connectivity supporting 10/25/40/100GbE interfaces
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems, Inc |
| Model Number |
N9K-C9504 |
| Type |
Modular Data Center Spine Switch |
| Chassis Size |
7U rack-mountable |
| Expansion Slots |
8 line card slots |
| Maximum Ports |
384 x 10/25GbE or 96 x 40/100GbE |
| Switching Capacity |
Up to 9.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
Up to 7.14 Bpps |
| Power Supplies |
3 x 3000W redundant hot-swappable PSUs |
| Fan Modules |
6 hot-swappable fan trays |
| Supervisor Modules |
2 slots for redundant supervisors |
| Operating System |
Cisco NX-OS |
| Compatible Architecture |
Nexus 9000 Series Spine-Leaf Fabric |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes this modular chassis ideal for spine-leaf data center architectures?
A: The Cisco Nexus 9504 provides massive port density with 8 expansion slots supporting up to 384 ports, making it perfect for spine positions in large data center fabrics requiring high-radix connectivity to leaf switches.
Q: How does the redundant power design ensure data center uptime?
A: With 3 x 3000W hot-swappable power supplies in N+1 redundancy, the system maintains full operation even during PSU failures or maintenance, supporting mission-critical data center environments requiring 99.99% availability.
Q: What line card options are available for this chassis?
A: The 8 expansion slots support various Nexus 9000 series line cards including 48-port 10/25GbE, 36-port 40GbE, 16-port 100GbE, and future 400GbE modules, providing ultimate flexibility for evolving network requirements.
Q: Can this switch integrate with existing data center automation tools?
A: Yes, Cisco NX-OS provides extensive APIs, Python scripting, and integration with Cisco DCNM, Ansible, and other automation platforms for software-defined data center deployments and DevOps workflows.
Cisco Nexus 9504 7U modular data center switch chassis with 8 expansion slots and 3x3000W redundant power for spine-leaf architectures.
