Cisco N9K-C9808-FM-A - Nexus 9800 fabric module

Cisco Part Number: N9K-C9808-FM-A is a Cisco Nexus 9800 8-slot chassis fabric module (1^st Generation)

The N9K-C9808-FM-A is a fabric module designed for the Cisco Nexus 9800 Series 8-slot chassis. Specifically, it is the 8-slot chassis fabric module (1st Generation) used in the Nexus 9800 8-slot modular chassis. This fabric module supports line-rate operation and is compatible with various line cards in the Nexus 9800 series.

Key details about the N9K-C9808-FM-A fabric module include:

• It is used in the Nexus 9800 8-slot chassis.
• It features 2 x Q200L ASICs.
• Supports 8 fabric modules per chassis with an N+1 redundancy model.
• Compatible with line cards such as N9K-X9836DM-A and N9K-X98900CD-A.
• Minimum number of fabric modules required for line-rate operation with certain line cards is 7.
• Supports both 400GE and 100GE modes depending on the line card configuration.
• The fabric module is part of the advanced chassis design that supports high-speed and high-density connectivity.

This module is integral to the fabric architecture of the Nexus 9800 switches, providing the necessary fabric connectivity for high-performance data center environments.