Cisco • SKU N9K-C9508
Cisco N9K-C9508 — Nexus 9508 (N9K-C9508)
Cisco Nexus 9508 (N9K-C9508) — 13RU modular data-center chassis, base chassis only (no PSU/fan/supervisor/fabric/line cards included). 8 line-card slots, 2 supervisor slots, 2 system-controller slots, up to 6 fabric modules, up to 3 fan trays, up to 8 power supplies. Part of the Nexus 9500 modular series.
- End-of-sale — refurbished only
Download Cisco datasheet ↗ via Cisco Nexus 9500 Platform Switches data sheet + Nexus 9500 Common Equipment data sheet; cross-checked against router-switch.com and andovercg.com hosted Cisco PDFs.
What is the Cisco N9K-C9508?
Cisco Nexus 9508 (N9K-C9508) — 13RU modular data-center chassis, base chassis only (no PSU/fan/supervisor/fabric/line cards included). 8 line-card slots, 2 supervisor slots, 2 system-controller slots, up to 6 fabric modules, up to 3 fan trays, up to 8 power supplies. Part of the Nexus 9500 modular series.
TFI supplies the N9K-C9508 refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| form factor | Modular chassis, 13RU, rack-mountable (22.7 in H x 17.5 in W x 30 in D) |
|---|---|
| line card slots | 8 line-card slots + 2 supervisor slots + 2 system-controller slots |
| fabric modules | Up to 6 fabric modules (FM/FM-S/FM-E/FM-E2/FM-G); capacity set by FM type, not chassis |
| switching capacity | Up to 115.2 Tbps backplane bandwidth (Nexus 9500 platform, fabric-dependent) |
| port density | Up to 2304x 10GbE, 2048x 25GbE, 576x 40GbE, 1024x 50GbE, or 512x 100GbE (line-card dependent) |
| interface speeds | 1/10/25/40/50/100 GbE via modular line cards; Layer 2 and Layer 3 non-blocking |
| power | Up to 8 PSUs; options incl. 3kW AC (N9K-PAC-3000W-B), 3kW DC, 3kW & 3.15kW Universal AC/DC (N9K-PUV-3000W-B / N9K-PUV2-3000W-B); up to 3 fan trays |
| eol status | Base chassis active (no Cisco EoS announced as of 2026); several fabric modules End-of-Sale (FM 2020, FM-S 2021, FM-E 2022) |
End-of-life status
The N9K-C9508 is end-of-sale
Cisco has declared the N9K-C9508 end-of-sale, so it is no longer manufactured new. TFI supplies it professionally refurbished and tested.
Why refurbished still makes sense: a refurbished N9K-C9508 delivers the same proven performance at a fraction of the new-equipment cost, backed by a TFI warranty and SLA. It is the practical choice for spares, expansion of an existing deployment, or extending the life of a network you are not ready to replace. Talk to us about a successor model if you are planning a refresh.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Cisco N9K-C9508?
- Cisco Nexus 9508 (N9K-C9508) — 13RU modular data-center chassis, base chassis only (no PSU/fan/supervisor/fabric/line cards included). 8 line-card slots, 2 supervisor slots, 2 system-controller slots, up to 6 fabric modules, up to 3 fan trays, up to 8 power supplies. Part of the Nexus 9500 modular series.
- Is the N9K-C9508 still supported?
- The Cisco N9K-C9508 has reached end-of-sale, so it is supplied refurbished. TFI back every refurbished unit with a warranty and SLA options, which makes it a cost-effective choice where the platform still fits your network.
- Can TFI deliver the N9K-C9508 in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Cisco N9K-C9508 nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
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Verification sources (9)
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/switches/nexus-9508-switch/model.html
- https://www.provantage.com/cisco-systems-n9k-c9508~7CSCO3WF.htm
- https://www.router-switch.com/n9k-c9508.html
- https://www.connection.com/product/cisco-nexus-9508-13u-rm-chassis-bundle-18xexpansion-slots-1x3000w/n9k-c9508/17241986
- https://www.cdw.com/product/cisco-nexus-9508-chassis-bundle-switch-managed-rack-mountable/3460693
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-9000-series-switches/eos-eol-notice-c51-743846.html
- https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-9000-series-switches/eos-eol-notice-c51-2745057.html
- https://serviceexpress.com/eol-eosl-database/products/cisco-n9k-c9508-cisco-network-services/
- https://data.nag.wiki/Cisco/Datasheets/Nexus_9500/9508.pdf
Need pricing on N9K-C9508?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.