Chassis Configuration for AFD Testing

[doyeongheo]

I built a Nexus 9508 modular chassis with the following modules to test the AFD feature of the Nexus 9000 series but was unsuccessful:

• Fabric Module for Nexus 9508 chassis (Model: N9K-C9508-FM) – 4 units

• Supervisor Module for Nexus 9500 (Model: N9K-SUP-A) – 2 units

• Nexus 9500 Line Card, 48-port 1/10G SFP+ & 4-port QSFP (Model: N9K-X9464PX) – 2 units

• Nexus 9500 Line Card, 48-port 1/10G-T & 4-port QSFP (Model: N9K-X9464TX) – 6 units

Question:

After some research, I found that the AFD feature on the Nexus 9000 series requires an N9K-X9700 series line card. I'm considering purchasing one N9K-X97160YC-EX line card to test AFD and other new features.

Would it be possible to enable AFD by replacing just one N9K-X9464PX with the new N9K-X97160YC-EX, or would I need to replace all line cards?

[Dawei · Accepted solution]

Only the C9508-FM-E and C9508-FM-E2 are compatible with the N9K-X97160YC-EX, so you will need to replace the fabric modules as well.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-9000-series-switches/datasheet-c78-736677.html

[doyeongheo]

Oh, I see. I need to change not just the line card but also the fabric module. I thought I could still use the old TX line cards. Thanks for your guidance!