C1-N9K-C9508

The Cisco C1-N9K-C9508 is a high-performance network switch chassis designed for large and demanding data centers and enterprise networks. It belongs to the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, a family of modular switches known for their scalability, high performance, and advanced features.

Here's a breakdown of the key characteristics of the C1-N9K-C9508:

• Modular design: It consists of a chassis that can accommodate up to eight modular line cards and two supervisor modules. This allows for customization and flexibility by enabling you to choose the specific modules needed for your network, such as Ethernet, Fibre Channel, or InfiniBand line cards.
• High port density: Depending on the chosen line cards, the C1-N9K-C9508 can offer a high density of ports for connecting various network devices like servers, storage devices, and other switches. This can range from hundreds of Gigabit Ethernet ports up to dozens of 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports.
• Scalability: The modular design allows you to add additional line cards to the chassis as your network grows and your requirements change. This ensures you can scale the switch capacity without needing to replace the entire system.
• High performance: The C1-N9K-C9508 delivers high-performance switching, enabling efficient data transfer and handling demanding network traffic. It supports features like Virtual Switching System (VSS) for creating a single logical switch across multiple chassis, further enhancing scalability and performance.
• Advanced features: The C1-N9K-C9508 supports a wide range of advanced features, including:
  • Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching: This enables the switch to handle different types of network traffic efficiently.
  • Quality of Service (QoS): This allows you to prioritize critical traffic for applications like voice and video, ensuring they have the bandwidth and low latency they need to perform optimally.
  • Security features: These include access control lists (ACLs), port security, and Layer 2/3 security features to help protect your network from unauthorized access and threats.