Cisco Nexus N9K-SUP-B: High-Performance Supervisor Engine for Nexus 9000 Series
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus N9K-SUP-B is a supervisor engine designed for the Nexus 9000 Series switches, providing advanced control plane functionality and system management. This supervisor module delivers enterprise-class performance for data center networks with enhanced programmability and automation capabilities.
Key Specifications:
Performance: 1.2Tbps system capacity
CPU: Quad-core 2.2GHz processor
Memory: 32GB DDR4
Storage: 64GB internal flash
Management Ports:
2x 1G/10G SFP+ ports
1x 1G RJ45 console port
Redundancy: 1:1 supervisor redundancy support
Advanced Features:
✔ Cisco NX-OS software with programmable APIs
✔ Full support for VXLAN/EVPN
✔ Advanced security with TrustSec and MACsec
✔ Streaming telemetry and analytics
✔ Seamless software upgrades (ISSU)
Next-Generation Evolution: Nexus N9K-SUP-C (Current Generation)
Major Enhancements:
Performance: 2.4Tbps system capacity (2x improvement)
CPU: 8-core 3.0GHz processor
Memory: 64GB DDR4 (expandable to 128GB)
Storage: 128GB NVMe flash
Management Ports:
4x 10G/25G SFP28 ports
1x 2.5G RJ45 console port
New Capabilities:
AI/ML-enabled network analytics
Enhanced automation with model-driven programmability
Cloud-scale telemetry
Improved cryptographic performance
Why Upgrade?
Double the performance for modern workloads
Future-proof architecture for AI/ML applications
Improved operational efficiency
Better visibility and troubleshooting
Enhanced security capabilities
Conclusion:
The Nexus N9K-SUP-B established the foundation for enterprise-class data center switching, while the N9K-SUP-C delivers next-generation performance with enhanced automation, visibility, and security capabilities. The newer supervisor maintains backward compatibility while offering significant improvements for digital transformation initiatives.