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Cisco Nexus 9508-FM-E: High-Performance Fabric Module for Nexus 9500 Series
Jun 19 , 2025 101

Cisco Nexus 9508-FM-E: High-Performance Fabric Module for Nexus 9500 Series


N9K-C9508-FM-E


Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 9508-FM-E is a fabric module designed for the Nexus 9500 Series switches, delivering high-bandwidth connectivity between line cards in the chassis. This critical component ensures non-blocking performance and low-latency communication across all modules in the system.

Key Specifications:

  • Chassis Compatibility: Nexus 9504/9508/9516

  • Bandwidth Capacity: 3.6Tbps per slot

  • Fabric Architecture: Non-blocking crossbar design

  • Latency: <1μs port-to-port

  • Redundancy: N+1 fabric redundancy support

  • Cooling: Front-to-back airflow (E variant)

Performance Features:
✔ 3.6Tbps full-duplex bandwidth per slot
✔ Support for 1/10/25/40/100G Ethernet speeds
✔ Hot-swappable for continuous operation
✔ Energy-efficient design with smart power management
✔ Seamless integration with NX-OS software

Next-Generation Evolution: Nexus 9508-FM-X (Projected 2025)

Major Enhancements:

  • Bandwidth Capacity: 7.2Tbps per slot (2x improvement)

  • Latency: <500ns port-to-port

  • New Capabilities:

    • AI-optimized traffic scheduling

    • Enhanced telemetry for fabric monitoring

    • Support for 400G interfaces

    • Improved energy efficiency (30% less power)

  • Compatibility: Backward compatible with existing line cards

Why Upgrade?

  • Future-proof infrastructure for 400G networks

  • Ultra-low latency for financial/HPC applications

  • AI-driven fabric optimization

  • Better visibility into fabric health

  • Reduced operational costs

Conclusion:
The Nexus 9508-FM-E delivers carrier-class performance for today's data center requirements, while the 9508-FM-X represents the next evolution with doubled bandwidth, halved latency, and AI-driven optimizations. The new fabric module maintains backward compatibility while offering the performance needed for next-generation applications and 400G deployments.


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