Product Overview:
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C9504 is a compact, modular 4-slot chassis switch in the Nexus 9000 Series, designed for next-generation data centers. Offering high-density 100G/40G/25G/10G Ethernet scalability, the N9K-C9504 delivers exceptional performance, power efficiency, and flexibility in a small 7RU form factor.
Product Description:
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C9504 switch chassis supports a wide range of line cards and supervisor engines to meet diverse workload needs. With support for up to 3 line cards and 1 supervisor module, it offers up to 172.8 Tbps of switching capacity. The modular design allows for redundancy and scalability, while Cisco’s NX-OS and ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) features enable automation, policy-based management, and streamlined operations. Ideal for aggregation and core layers of large data centers or service provider environments.
Key Features:
Modular 4-slot chassis design
Supports up to 3 line cards and 1 supervisor
High port density for 10G, 25G, 40G, and 100G
Up to 172.8 Tbps system capacity
NX-OS and ACI mode support
Advanced telemetry and analytics
Redundant fan and power supply design
Ideal for scalable spine and core deployments
Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
| Product Code | N9K-C9504 |
| Chassis Slots | 4 (3 for line cards, 1 for supervisor) |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 172.8 Tbps |
| Supported Interfaces | 1G/10G/25G/40G/100G Ethernet |
| Dimensions | 7RU |
| Redundancy | Dual Supervisors, Fans, and PSUs |
| Software Support | Cisco NX-OS, ACI |
| Use Case | Data center core, spine, aggregation |
Similar Models Comparison:
| Model | Slots | Switching Capacity | Supported Speeds | Form Factor | Use Case |
| N9K-C9504 | 4 | 172.8 Tbps | 1G–100G | 7RU | Core and spine switching |
| N9K-C9508 | 8 | 172.8 Tbps | 1G–100G | 13RU | Large-scale deployments |
| N9K-C9516 | 16 | 518 Tbps | 1G–400G | 21RU | Hyperscale data centers |
