Nexus 9508 refresh/upgrade options

[Sunshine East]

Hi there,

I am interested in finding out about the upgrade options for Nexus 9508. I have the first generation Fabric Module N9K-C9508-FM, SUP N9K-SUP-A, SC N9K-SC-A  and the first generation line cards N9K-X9564PX and N9K-X9432PQ. Soem of these components still have life remaining before Cicso completely removes them from support. 

If I still want to keep the chassis and upgrade the line cards (which i assume only available in 100G speed) which components I can still keep. 

If I have to replace the entire chassis (NX-OS mode) what are the replacements for 9508 and its components. 

[balaji.bandi]

Look at the module support matrix 

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/collateral/switches/nexus-9000-series-switches/datasheet-c78-741336.html

[Sergiu.Daniluk]

There are a couple of things you have to do:

1. look for the SUP, LC, FM, SC you have in the EoL bulletins and see what is the replacement for them (thats in case you want to go with the replacement of them):

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/switches/nexus-9000-series-switches/eos-eol-notice-listing.html

2. Look for the existing available Linecards/FMs/SUPs - https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/switches/nexus-9000-series-switches/models-comparison.html and see if it is a specific module type you need/want.

3. Check the compatibility between them: this is being performed per linecard and you have to check the data sheet of that specific linecard.

Stay safe,

Sergiu