N9K-C9504-FM-E – Nexus 9500 Fabric Module – 100G/400G Ready
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N9K-C9504-FM-E Description
N9K‑C9504‑FM‑E is the fabric module engineered for the Cisco Nexus 9504 modular switch. Installed at the rear of the chassis (behind the fan trays), it provides the high‑speed backplane fabric that interconnects all installed line cards. A Cisco Nexus 9504 supports up to six fabric modules (of the same type) to scale bandwidth and redundancy for spine/core roles. With chassis front‑to‑back airflow and fabric‑module designs aligned to their respective line‑card families, N9K‑C9504‑FM‑E helps deliver non‑blocking performance (overall capacity depends on the specific fabric/line‑card combination and software release). This module suits data‑center environments using Cisco ACI or NX‑OS operations where deterministic fabric capacity and serviceability are required.
Product Highlights
- Supports up to 6 identical fabric modules in the Cisco Nexus 9504 chassis for scalable bandwidth and redundancy.
- Optimized for 100G/400G line cards, delivering non-blocking, low-latency backplane connectivity.
- Hot-swappable design with airflow alignment to N9K-C9504 fan trays for efficient cooling and easy maintenance.
Quick Specs
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Value |
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Product Type |
Fabric Module (for Cisco Nexus 9504) |
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Compatible Chassis |
N9K‑C9504 (4‑slot chassis) |
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Fabric Module Slots in Chassis |
Up to 6 (modules must be the same type within one chassis) |
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Placement |
Rear of chassis, behind fan trays |
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Airflow (chassis) |
Front‑to‑back (via fan trays) |
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Related Fan Trays / Blanks |
N9K‑C9504‑FAN / N9K‑C9504‑FAN2; fabric blank N9K‑C9504‑FM‑CV |
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Redundancy |
Supports N+1 / N+N designs (depends on quantity installed) |
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Fabric/Line‑card Relationship |
Backplane fabric for line cards; total bandwidth is line‑card/fabric combination dependent |
Key Features
High-Performance Fabric Backbone
Delivers non-blocking, low-latency switching fabric for Cisco Nexus 9504 chassis, supporting 100G and 400G line-card deployments with optimal throughput.
Scalable Modular Architecture
Supports up to six identical fabric modules in a single chassis, enabling N+1 or N+N redundancy for maximum uptime in mission-critical networks.
Optimized Airflow & Cooling Integration
Designed to work seamlessly with N9K-C9504-FAN / FAN2 fan trays for efficient front-to-back airflow, ensuring thermal stability under heavy loads.
Flexible Deployment Compatibility
Fully compatible with Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) and NX-OS modes, enabling both policy-based automated fabrics and traditional L2/L3 designs.
Future-Ready Bandwidth Support
Engineered for next-generation cloud-scale data centers, capable of supporting evolving line-card technologies and higher Ethernet speeds as they become available.
Serviceability & Investment Protection
Hot-swappable design with fabric module blank compatibility (N9K-C9504-FM-CV) for unused slots, simplifying maintenance and extending chassis lifecycle.
Application Scenarios
Ideal for hyperscale operators deploying spine-leaf architectures with 100G/400G connectivity to meet growing east-west traffic demands.
Supports large enterprises needing high-capacity, low-latency core switching for mission-critical applications and multi-site interconnects.
Fits in carrier-grade environments requiring scalable, redundant backplane fabrics for converged services and high-density multi-tenant infrastructure.
Product Comparison
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Key Specs |
N9K‑C9504‑FM‑E |
N9K‑C9504‑FM‑R |
N9K‑C9504‑FM (Classic) |
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Chassis Compatibility |
Cisco N9K‑C9504 |
Cisco N9K‑C9504 |
Cisco N9K‑C9504 |
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Fabric Module Slots per Chassis |
Up to 6 (same type only) |
Up to 6 (same type only) |
Up to 6 (same type only) |
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Placement |
Rear, behind fan trays |
Rear, behind fan trays |
Rear, behind fan trays |
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Airflow (chassis) |
Front‑to‑back via fan trays |
Front‑to‑back via fan trays |
Front‑to‑back via fan trays |
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Intended Line‑Card Family |
Cloud‑scale family (E‑series) |
R‑Series (deep buffer) |
Classic family |
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Fabric/Line‑card Bandwidth |
Dependent on combination |
Dependent on combination |
Dependent on combination |
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Redundancy Modes |
N+1 / N+N (qty dependent) |
N+1 / N+N (qty dependent) |
N+1 / N+N (qty dependent) |
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Mixing Within Chassis |
Not supported (must be same type) |
Not supported |
Not supported |
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Related Fan Trays |
N9K‑C9504‑FAN / FAN2 |
N9K‑C9504‑FAN / FAN2 |
N9K‑C9504‑FAN / FAN2 |
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Required Blanks (if empty) |
N9K‑C9504‑FM‑CV |
N9K‑C9504‑FM‑CV |
N9K‑C9504‑FM‑CV |
Specifications
Packaging weight and dimensions included:| Weight | 6.99 kg |
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| Dimensions | 41 × 35 × 19 cm |
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
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| Model | N9K-C9504-FM-E | Product Type | Fabric Module |
| Compatible Chassis | Cisco Nexus N9K-C9504 | Fabric Slots per Chassis | Up to 6 (modules must be same type) |
| Installation Location | Rear, behind fan trays | Airflow (chassis) | Front-to-back (via fan trays) |
| Fan Trays (related) | N9K-C9504-FAN / N9K-C9504-FAN2 | Fabric Blanks | N9K-C9504-FM-CV (for unused slots) |
| Redundancy | N+1 / N+N (quantity dependent) | Fabric/LC Bandwidth | Depends on fabric + line-card combination |
| Operations Mode | Works with ACI or NX-OS deployments | Serviceability | Field-replaceable module |
| Environmental | Inherits C9504 chassis specs | Compliance | Per C9504 platform compliance |
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Questions & Answers
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Which Nexus 9504 function belongs to N9K-C9504-FM-E?
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How many N9K-C9504-FM-E modules are needed for full bandwidth?
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Why do NX-OS upgrade questions mention N9K-C9504-FM-E?
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