Cisco Nexus N9K-C9408
The N9K-C9408 is a 4RU modular chassis designed for high-density 400G data center fabrics. Featuring 8 expansion slots for linecard modules, it delivers up to 25.6 Tbps of switching capacity powered by Cisco Silicon One architecture.
Product Overview
Silicon One Powered
Built on Cisco Silicon One architecture, delivering industry-leading performance-per-watt and consistent operations.
Modular Scalability
8 expansion slots allow for flexible port configurations from 10G to 400G to match your workload.
High Availability
Hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays ensure continuous operation and simplified maintenance.
Security First
Supports line-rate MACsec encryption across all ports for secure data center fabrics.
Sustainability
Compact 4RU design reduces physical footprint while maximizing port density and power efficiency.
Programmability
Full support for P4-programmability and model-driven telemetry for automated operations.
Features and Benefits
Compact modular 400G switching.
The Nexus 9408 chassis provides the foundation for high-performance data center fabrics with unmatched density in a 4RU form factor.
25.6 Tbps Capacity
High-speed switching fabric supports massive data movement for AI/ML and cloud workloads.
Secure Deployment
Hardware-ready for line-rate MACsec encryption to protect data-in-flight.
Flexible LEMs
Support for various Linecard Expansion Modules (LEMs) for 10G, 25G, 100G, 200G, and 400G ports.
Specifications
Chassis
Power & Cooling
Documentation
Data Sheet
Cisco Nexus 9400 Series Switches Data Sheet. Full specifications, modules, and ordering information.
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