Cisco Nexus 9500 platform cloud-scale line cards

The Cisco Nexus 9500 platform supports a rich selection of hot-swappable multispeed cloud-scale line cards and fabric modules optimized for data-center deployments. These cloud-scale line cards and fabric modules, built using Cisco^®cloud-scale ASICs, provide the ideal foundation for large scalable data centers. The Cisco clouds-scale ASICs provide enhanced performance and features that are required to meet the evolving needs of the world's largest cloud-scale data centers. These ASICs not only support foundational L2/L3 networking capabilities but also support enhanced capabilities such as policy-based fabric architectures (ACI or VXLAN), smart buffering, integrated line rate security, and real-time streaming telemetry over multispeed Ethernet ports.

• Delivers dependable routing protocol functionality with feasible data packets forwarding to allow optimal Line Card usability
• With 100GBase-X technology, enjoy up to 1000Gbps data transfer rate over supported network cable
• 100 Gigabit Ethernet - High bandwidth performance, ease of use and reliable connectivity
• Supports optical fiber cable for durable performance, minimal signal loss, and fast data transfers to greater distances
• Hot-swappable form factor allows hassle-free and easy usage with increased efficiency
• Line Card with data networking application/usage for maximum productivity and usability