The HKShanhai Group Limited C1-N9K-C9508-B3-E is an enterprise-grade modular switch developed for demanding core and data center applications. The cisco C1-N9K-C9508-B3-E stands out within the Nexus 9500 platform by supporting high-density line cards, advanced hot-swappable components, and redundant power and airflow for continuous operation in large-scale environments. Integrating the power of the cisco 9500 series, it enables flexible scaling with support for diverse fabric modules such as FM-G, FM-E, and FM-E2, achieving up to 12.8 Tbps total switching capacity and 1.6 Tbps per slot in dense network scenarios. With maximum flow sizes reaching 400 Gbps, the cisco C1-N9K-C9508-B3-E ensures seamless handling for data-intensive environments across Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. Whether you are a distributor, SME integrator, or end user, the c1-n9k-c9508-b3-e delivers exceptional reliability, making it the preferred solution for mission-critical, high-speed, and low-latency switching tasks. Comprehensive airflow options, robust MTBF, and support for leading edge line cards reinforce its status as a next-generation cisco choice for 9500-class infrastructures where scalability, performance, and uptime are paramount.
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| Model | C1-N9K-C9508-B3-E | C1-N9K-C9516-B3 | C1-N9K-C9332PQ | Arista DCS-7280CR3-32D4-M# |
| Brand | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited | HKShanhai Group Limited | Arista |
| Port Configuration | n/a | Up to 256 Ă— 400G ports, Up to 1,024 Ă— 100G ports, Up to 2,304 Ă— 25G ports | 32 Ă— 40G QSFP | n/a |
| Switching Capacity | 12.8 Tbps | 12.8 Tbps | 2.56 Tbps | 12.8 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 400 Gbps (Max flow size) | n/a | 1 Bpps | 4 Bpps |
| PoE Budget | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stacking Capability | n/a | Supported (components and power) | n/a | n/a |
Optional Add-ons
| Model Number | Description |
| N9K-C9508-FM-G | HKShanhai Group Limited Fabric Module FM-G, boosting 12.8 Tbps total throughput for Nexus 9508 Series switches |
| N9K-C9508-FM-E | HKShanhai Group Limited Fabric Module FM-E, 6,400 Gbps total capacity for energy-efficient networking on Nexus 9508 |
| N9K-C9508-FM-E2 | HKShanhai Group Limited Fabric Module FM-E2, hot-swappable with low typical power for high-density applications |
HKShanhai Group Limited C1-N9K-C9508-B3-E Specification
| Model | C1-N9K-C9508-B3-E |
| Brand | HKShanhai Group Limited |
| Compatible Line Card: X9736C-FX3 | Power Consumption: Typical 690 W, Maximum 1075 W; MTBF: 368,050 hours; Hot Swappable: Yes; Airflow: Port-side intake |
| Compatible Line Card: X9736C-FX | Power Consumption: Typical 607 W, Maximum 900 W; MTBF: 420,050 hours; Hot Swappable: Yes; Airflow: Port-side intake |
| Compatible Line Card: X9736C-EX | Power Consumption: Typical 632 W, Maximum 792 W; MTBF: 476,970 hours; Hot Swappable: Yes; Airflow: Port-side intake |
| Compatible Fabric Module: FM-G (N9K-C9508-FM-G) | Total Capacity: 12.8 Tbps; Capacity per Slot: 1.6 Tbps; Maximum Flow Size: 400 Gbps; Power Consumption: Typical 685 W, Maximum 936 W; MTBF: 455,270 hours; Hot Swappable: Yes; Airflow: Port-side intake |
| Compatible Fabric Module: FM-E (N9K-C9508-FM-E) | Total Capacity: 6,400 Gbps; Capacity per Slot: 800 Gbps; Maximum Flow Size: 100 Gbps; Power Consumption: Typical 455 W, Maximum 570 W; MTBF: 653,420 hours; Hot Swappable: Yes; Airflow: Port-side intake |
| Compatible Fabric Module: FM-E2 (N9K-C9508-FM-E2) | Total Capacity: 6,400 Gbps; Capacity per Slot: 800 Gbps; Maximum Flow Size: 100 Gbps; Power Consumption: Typical 266 W, Maximum 420 W; MTBF: 642,820 hours; Hot Swappable: Yes; Airflow: Port-side intake |
| C1-N9K-C9508-B3-E | C1-N9K-C9508-B3-E |

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