Description

The Cisco Nexus 9504 (N9K-C9504) is a modular data-center switching chassis designed for organizations that require high-performance networking, flexible expansion, and a scalable infrastructure platform. Its 4-slot architecture provides a compact foundation for high-density line cards while allowing the system to be expanded or upgraded as network requirements evolve.

This bundle is configured with 1 Supervisor, 1 Power Supply, 2 System Controllers, 4 FM-E Fabric Modules, and 3 Fan Trays, providing the principal chassis components required for a robust modular switching deployment. Line cards are installed separately according to the required Ethernet connectivity and network architecture.

Modular 4-Slot Architecture

The Nexus 9504 chassis provides four line-card slots, allowing organizations to deploy up to four compatible line cards within a single chassis. Cisco also specifies support for up to four power supplies, six fabric modules of the same type, two system controllers, two supervisors of the same type, and three fan trays.

This modular design enables network administrators to select line cards and fabric modules according to their required port density, interface type, bandwidth, and deployment model.

Fabric Module Configuration

The bundle includes four FM-E fabric modules. Cisco documentation identifies the N9K-C9504-FM-E as a 100-Gigabit fabric module designed for compatible Nexus 9500 line-card configurations. The FM-E architecture provides the internal switching fabric required to connect the chassis line cards and support high-bandwidth data-center traffic.

The exact line-card compatibility should be verified before installation because fabric-module requirements vary according to the selected line card.

Supervisor and System Controllers

The bundle includes one supervisor module and two system controllers. The supervisor provides the control and management functions of the modular switching system, while the system controllers support chassis-level management and control functions.

Cisco’s Nexus 9504 architecture provides positions for up to two supervisor modules and two system controllers, allowing supported configurations to be built with greater control-plane and system-management redundancy.

Because this particular bundle contains one supervisor, customers requiring supervisor redundancy should verify the installed supervisor model and add a compatible second supervisor where supported.

Three Fan Trays

The bundle includes three fan trays, matching the maximum fan-tray capacity of the Nexus 9504 chassis. Cisco specifies three fan-tray positions for the platform.

The fan-tray system provides the airflow required to cool the chassis components and installed modules during operation, making proper fan installation essential for reliable system performance.

Power Supply

This configuration includes one power supply. The Nexus 9504 chassis can support up to four power supplies, providing flexibility for different power requirements and supported redundancy configurations.

The exact power capacity depends on the installed power-supply model. Customers should confirm the specific PSU part number and input type when planning a deployment.

High-Density Data-Center Platform

The Nexus 9504 is intended for demanding data-center environments where modularity and high-density connectivity are important. Compatible line cards support a range of high-speed Ethernet interfaces, allowing the chassis to be configured for aggregation, spine, core, and other data-center networking roles.

Cisco documentation lists compatible line-card families including configurations supporting 40Gbps and 100Gbps Ethernet, with available interfaces depending on the installed line card and fabric module configuration.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Product Family: Nexus 9500 Series
• Model: N9K-C9504 / C9504
• Chassis Type: Modular data-center switch chassis
• Chassis Capacity: 4 line-card slots
• Included Supervisor: 1
• Included Power Supply: 1
• Included System Controllers: 2
• Included Fabric Modules: 4 × FM-E
• Included Fan Trays: 3
• Maximum Line Cards: Up to 4
• Maximum Power Supplies: Up to 4
• Maximum Fabric Modules: Up to 6 of the same type
• Maximum Supervisors: Up to 2 of the same type
• Maximum System Controllers: Up to 2
• Maximum Fan Trays: 3
• Architecture: Modular
• Primary Environment: Data center / enterprise core / aggregation

Cisco specifies the Nexus 9504 chassis dimensions as approximately 17.5 inches wide × 33.15 inches deep × 12.25 inches high, corresponding to a 7RU chassis. The chassis itself is listed at approximately 84 lb (38.2 kg).

Ideal Applications

The Cisco Nexus 9504 is well suited for:

• Data-center core networking
• Spine-and-leaf architectures
• High-performance aggregation
• Enterprise data centers
• Cloud infrastructure
• Server and storage networking
• High-density Ethernet deployments
• Network virtualization environments
• Scalable data-center switching
• Mission-critical infrastructure

Expansion and Scalability

One of the primary advantages of the Nexus 9504 is its modular architecture. Organizations can deploy the chassis with the line cards and fabric modules required today while retaining additional capacity for future expansion.

With four available line-card slots and support for multiple fabric, supervisor, power, and system-controller modules, the platform provides a flexible foundation for growing data-center environments.

Bundle Contents

This product listing represents a Cisco Nexus 9504 chassis bundle configured with:

• 1 × Nexus 9504 chassis
• 1 × Supervisor module
• 1 × Power supply
• 2 × System Controller modules
• 4 × FM-E fabric modules
• 3 × Fan trays

Line cards are not included unless specifically stated in the product listing.

Compatibility Notice

The Nexus 9504 is a modular platform, so supervisor, fabric module, line-card, and power-supply compatibility must be verified before installation. In particular, FM-E fabric modules support specific compatible line cards, and the required number of fabric modules can depend on the line-card configuration. Cisco’s documentation should be consulted when selecting additional modules.

Product Summary

The Cisco Nexus 9504 C9504 4-Slot Chassis Bundle provides a scalable modular foundation for high-performance data-center networking. With one supervisor, one power supply, two system controllers, four FM-E fabric modules, and three fan trays, this configuration is designed to support demanding enterprise and data-center environments while providing room for additional line cards and future expansion.

Category: Networking → Data Center Switches → Modular Chassis Switches
Product Type: 4-Slot Data Center Switch Chassis
Model: N9K-C9504
Bundle: 1 SUP + 1 PS + 2 SC + 4 FM-E + 3 Fan Trays