N9K-X9564PX

The Cisco Nexus 9500 Series 48-port 10GbE SFP+ and 4-port 40GbE QSFP+ line card provides scalable, high-speed network connectivity suitable for demanding data center environments. This module is often found in enterprise and cloud network deployments where dense 10GbE access combined with flexible 40GbE uplinks is required.

Built for Cisco Nexus 9500 switches, it helps network engineers expand capacity without replacing existing hardware, maintaining investment in core switching infrastructure. Network administrators and architects rely on this line card to meet growing bandwidth needs while ensuring reliable performance.

Key Features

• High port density with 48 fixed 10GbE SFP+ ports for server or storage connections
• 4 QSFP+ ports provide 40GbE uplinks or stacking links for aggregation
• Compatible with Cisco NX-OS software for advanced feature support
• Low latency operation ideal for virtualization and storage traffic
• Hot-swappable design minimizes downtime during upgrades

This expansion module is typically deployed in core or aggregation layers within data centers where flexible bandwidth scaling is essential. It plays a key role in supporting virtualization, cloud workloads, and high-performance computing by delivering reliable 10GbE connectivity alongside higher-speed uplinks.