Cisco Module N9K-SUP-A+ Redundant Supervisors , MPLS & SDN For Data Centers
The Cisco N9K-SUP-A+ is a high-performance Supervisor Module designed for the Nexus 9000 Series switches, delivering scalability, reliability, and advanced networking features for modern data centers, cloud environments, and enterprise core networks. With support for redundant supervisors, MPLS, and SDN (Software-Defined Networking), this module ensures seamless operations in high-demand environments.
Key Features & Benefits
✔ High Availability & Redundancy – Supports dual supervisor (Active/Standby) deployment with hitless failover, minimizing downtime.
✔ MPLS & Advanced Routing – Enables MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS for flexible, large-scale network designs.
✔ SDN & Automation Ready – Compatible with Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) and NX-OS, supporting VXLAN/EVPN for overlay networking.
✔ Telemetry & Analytics – Real-time monitoring with NetFlow, sFlow, and ERSPAN for better troubleshooting.
✔ Security & Compliance – Features MACsec encryption, RBAC, and TACACS+/RADIUS for secure access.
Technical Specifications (Key Parameters)
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Compatibility |
Nexus 9504/9508/9516 Chassis |
| Forwarding Capacity |
Multi-Terabit scalability |
| Redundancy |
Active/Standby Supervisors (SUP) |
| Networking Protocols |
VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF |
| Security |
MACsec, ACLs, CoPP |
| Management |
NX-OS, Cisco ACI Mode |
| Hot-Swappable |
Yes (for minimal disruption) |
Ideal Use Cases
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Cloud & Hyperscale Data Centers – Supports VXLAN/EVPN for multi-tenant segmentation.
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Enterprise Core Networks – High-speed MPLS & Layer 3 routing for mission-critical traffic.
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AI/ML & HPC Workloads – Low-latency forwarding for AI clusters and distributed computing.
Why Choose the N9K-SUP-A+?
The Cisco N9K-SUP-A+ combines performance, automation, and resilience, making it ideal for next-gen data centers. Whether deploying SDN, hybrid cloud, or high-density switching, this module ensures scalability and operational efficiency.
Upgrade your network infrastructure with Cisco’s proven reliability—explore the N9K-SUP-A+ today!
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