Description

Cisco Nexus9508 Network Switch Jeddah

Cisco Nexus9508 Jeddah is a premium modular chassis that comes with 8 line card slots. It consists of Layer 2 and 3 nonblocking Ethernet switches with backplane bandwidth of up to 115.2 Terabits per second (Tbps). Cisco Nexus9508 supports 1, 10, 25, 40, 50, and 100 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces through a comprehensive selection of modular line cards. Configurable with up to 2304 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 2048 x 25 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 576 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 1024 x 50 Gigabit Ethernet ports, or 512 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports, they provide ample capacity for both access- and aggregation-layer deployments.

Features:

Deployment Flexibility

• Cisco Nexus9508 Jeddah supports next-generation data center based on Cisco ACI
• Nexus Fabric Manager support to automate fabric configuration and management
• Traditional data centers in standalone NX-OS mode

Programmability

• Open API to manage the switch through remote-procedure calls (JavaScript Object Notation or XML) over HTTP or HTTPS
• Automated configuration through Linux shell scripts
• Cisco Nexus9508 Jeddah has built-in support for customer applications through a Linux container environment
• Programmable APIs for integration with DevOps automation tools

High Availability

• In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) and patching without operation interruption Redundant and hot-swappable supervisors, system controllers, power supplies, and fan trays
• Mix of third-party and Cisco application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) for improved reliability

Energy Efficiency

• Cisco Nexus9508 Jeddah is designed without a midplane to optimize front-to-back airflow and reduce power consumption
• Optimized design with fewer ASICs, resulting in lower energy use
• Efficient power supplies that are rated at 80 Plus Platinum

Technical Details