N9K-C9804 Overview
The Cisco N9K-C9804 is a 4-slot modular chassis switch that is part of the flagship Cisco Nexus 9800 product line. It provides high-density 400G and 100G solutions in a compact form factor designed for scalability.
The Cisco N9K-C9804 features an advanced modular chassis architecture that can double system capacity in the future using next-generation line cards and fabric modules. It supports up to 57.6 Tbps of bandwidth today with 400G line cards. The chassis runs the NX-OS operating system providing robust features.
Key Features
- Compact 4-slot modular chassis
- Designed to support future 800G line cards
- Up to 57.6 Tbps capacity with 400G line cards
- N+1 redundancy for supervisor, power, fabric modules and fans
- NX-OS operating system with advanced networking features
- MACsec encryption support on line card ports
- Excellent buffering capabilities to handle congestion
Quick Specification
Feature | Description |
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Slots | 4 line card slots, 8 fabric module slots, 2 supervisor slots |
Ports | Up to 192 ports of 400G using 36-port line cards |
Capacity | 57.6 Tbps today, up to 115 Tbps with future line cards |
Redundancy | n+1 for supervisor, power, fabric, fans |
OS | NX-OS |
Use Cases of N9K-C9804
- High performance data center spine and super-spine switch
- 400G connectivity for servers, switches and routers
- Cloud, HPC, Web 2.0 and enterprise data center fabrics
- Network infrastructure for AI/ML, big data and IoT apps
Recommended Elements for N9K-C9804
Part Number | Description |
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N9K-C9804 | Nexus 9800 4-slot chassis |
N9K-C9800-SUP-A | Nexus 9800 Supervisor |
N9K-C9804-FM-A | Nexus 9800 4-slot fabric module |
N9K-X9836DM-A | Nexus 9800 400G line card |
Comparison to Similar Products
Feature | N9K-C9804 | Arista 7060X4 | Juniper QFX10002 |
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400G Density | High | Moderate | Moderate |
Future Proof | 800G Ready | Limited | Limited |
Redundancy | End-to-end n+1 | N+1 for Power & Fans | N+1 for Routing Engine and Power |
Buffer | Excellent | Good | Good |
Full Specifications
Specification | Description |
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Switching capacity | Up to 57.6 Tbps |
Forwarding rate | Up to 36 Bpps |
Slots | 4 line card slots, 8 fabric slots, 2 supervisor slots |
Port density | Up to 192 ports of 400G |
Buffering | 324MB + 24GB per line card |
Redundancy | n+1 for supervisor, power, fabric, fans |
OS | NX-OS |
Power Supply | Up to 6 3000W or 6000W power supplies |
Dimensions | 17.5 x 17.45 x 30 in (10RU) |
Weight | 124 lbs (empty), 402 lbs (full) |
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