Transceivers & optics
Cisco Nexus 9408 Switch Chassis
VPN# N9K-C9408-B1
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- Product Type
- Switch Chassis
- Manageable
- Yes
- Ethernet Technology
- 400 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology
- 200 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology
- 25 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology
- 50 Gigabit Ethernet
- Product Family
- Nexus 9400
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
- TAA-compliant & government contract-vehicle ready
Overview
Cisco Nexus 9408 Switch Chassis - Manageable - 400 Gigabit Ethernet, 200 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 50 Gigabit Ethernet - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - 4U - Rack-mountable - 1 Year Limited Warranty (part number N9K-C9408-B1) is supplied by Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, in the Cisco Switches & Bridges category. Manageable: Yes.
Manageable - 400 Gigabit Ethernet, 200 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 50 Gigabit Ethernet - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - 4U - Rack-mountable - 1 Year Limited Warranty
• Offers great flexibility, can be easily modified as per requirements • IEC 60320 C14 plug/connector type for a secure, hassle-free operation • Can work as layer 3 routing for scalable network design • Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation • Managed switch provides a reliable foundation for your network
Key specifications: Manageable: Yes · Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 50 GB/s Bps · Ethernet Technology: 400 Gigabit Ethernet, 200 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 50 Gigabit Ethernet · Media Type Supported: Optical Fiber · Networking Standards: IEEE 802.1ae · Layer Supported: 3 · Limited Warranty: 1 Year Year · Total Number of Expansion Slots: 9.
TAA-compliant and GPC-payable. Request a quote for current pricing, stock, and lead time.
Highlights
- Offers great flexibility, can be easily modified as per requirements
- IEC 60320 C14 plug/connector type for a secure, hassle-free operation
- Can work as layer 3 routing for scalable network design
- Rack mounting enables you to organize wires & secure cables for professional installation
- Managed switch provides a reliable foundation for your network
- 400 Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet technology for a reliable, convenient way of communication and connectivity
- Supports optical fiber cable to span longer distances and provided high data transmission rates between servers and network components
- Government Purchase Card (GPC) accepted
Cisco Cisco Nexus 9408 Switch Chassis - Manageable - 400 Gigabit Ethernet, 200 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 50 Gigabit Ethernet - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - datasheet & specifications
Management & Protocols
- Manageable
- Yes
Media & Performance
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate
- 50 GB/s Bps
- Ethernet Technology
- 400 Gigabit Ethernet, 200 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 50 Gigabit Ethernet
- Media Type Supported
- Optical Fiber
Network & Communication
- Networking Standards
- IEEE 802.1ae
- Layer Supported
- 3
Warranty
- Limited Warranty
- 1 Year Year
I/O Expansions
- Total Number of Expansion Slots
- 9
- Expansion Slot Type
- Line Card, Supervisor Engine
Technical Information
- Features
- Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), Hot-swappable, Access Control List
Physical Characteristics
- Compatible Rack Unit
- 4U
- Height
- 7" mm
- Width
- 17.3" mm
- Depth
- 23.6" mm
- Form Factor
- Rack-mountable
- Weight (Approximate)
- 121.25 lb g
Power Description
- Number of Power Supplies Supported
- 4
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Plug/Connector Type
- IEC 60320 C14
- Input Voltage
- 120 V AC, 230 V AC, -40 V DC, -72 V DC
- Power Source
- Power Supply, AC/DC
Interfaces/Ports
- Modular
- Yes
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 8 x Linecard Expansion Module Sot, 1 x Supervisor Slot, 1 x RJ-45 Console Port, 1 x RS232 Console Port, 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T Management Port, 1 x 1/10 Gigabit SFP Expansion Slot, 1 x USB 3.0 Port
General Information
- Product Type
- Switch Chassis
- Product Series
- 9400
- Product Model
- 9408
Miscellaneous
- Environmental Compliance
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)
Official Cisco datasheet
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cisco Nexus 9408 Switch Chassis - Manageable - 400 Gigabit Ethernet, 200 Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 25 Gigabit Ethernet, 50 Gigabit Ethernet - 3 Layer Supported - Modular - Optical Fiber - (N9K-C9408-B1) cost?
Uniqcli sells the N9K-C9408-B1 for $116,365.44 against a Cisco list price of $171,482.98. Add it to your cart and submit to confirm current pricing, stock, and lead time. Lower pricing is available for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) buys, and emergency or urgent acquisitions. Free US shipping on orders over $2,500.00.
Is the N9K-C9408-B1 TAA compliant and available for government and DoD buyers?
Often yes — it depends on the unit. Cisco manufactures the N9K-C9408-B1 in several countries, so Trade Agreements Act (TAA) status varies by production lot. Uniqcli is an authorized Cisco partner: we confirm the country of origin before shipment, and if a given N9K-C9408-B1 is not TAA-designated, we will source a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model. Either way the result is DoDIN APL-ready procurement for US federal, DoD, state, local, education, healthcare, and enterprise buyers, with Government Purchase Card (GPC) acceptance and FAR-based urgent and emergency acquisition support. Request a TAA-compliant quote for the N9K-C9408-B1 and a specialist will confirm compliance, price, and lead time — usually within one business day.
Can I buy the N9K-C9408-B1 as a single unit or in volume?
Both. Order a single N9K-C9408-B1 through the cart, or ask about lower pricing for volume orders, Government Purchase Card (GPC) purchases, and emergency or urgent (FAR-based) acquisitions. There is no payment up front: we confirm availability and the final total before invoicing.
Where can I find the N9K-C9408-B1 datasheet and specifications?
The official Cisco datasheet is available on this page (open the gated datasheet for the full PDF), and the Tech Specs section lists ports, power draw, dimensions, and licensing for the N9K-C9408-B1.
Need the N9K-C9408-B1 TAA-compliant for federal or DoD?
Cisco builds this model in multiple countries, so TAA status depends on the production lot. We confirm country of origin before shipment — and if a unit isn't TAA-designated, we'll quote a TAA-certified equivalent of the same model, DoDIN APL-ready and GPC-payable.
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