Cisco Module N9K-SUP-A+ Redundant Supervisors , MPLS & SDN For Data
Centers
The Cisco N9K-SUP-A+ is a high-performance Supervisor Module
designed for the Nexus 9000 Series switches, delivering
scalability, reliability, and advanced networking features for
modern data centers, cloud environments, and enterprise core
networks. With support for redundant supervisors, MPLS, and SDN
(Software-Defined Networking), this module ensures seamless
operations in high-demand environments.
Key Features & Benefits
✔ High Availability & Redundancy – Supports dual supervisor
(Active/Standby) deployment with hitless failover, minimizing
downtime.
✔ MPLS & Advanced Routing – Enables MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and IS-IS for
flexible, large-scale network designs.
✔ SDN & Automation Ready – Compatible with Cisco ACI (Application
Centric Infrastructure) and NX-OS, supporting VXLAN/EVPN for
overlay networking.
✔ Telemetry & Analytics – Real-time monitoring with NetFlow, sFlow,
and ERSPAN for better troubleshooting.
✔ Security & Compliance – Features MACsec encryption, RBAC, and
TACACS+/RADIUS for secure access.
Technical Specifications (Key Parameters)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Compatibility | Nexus 9504/9508/9516 Chassis |
| Forwarding Capacity | Multi-Terabit scalability |
| Redundancy | Active/Standby Supervisors (SUP) |
| Networking Protocols | VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS, BGP, OSPF |
| Security | MACsec, ACLs, CoPP |
| Management | NX-OS, Cisco ACI Mode |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes (for minimal disruption) |
Ideal Use Cases
Cloud & Hyperscale Data Centers – Supports VXLAN/EVPN for
multi-tenant segmentation.
Enterprise Core Networks – High-speed MPLS & Layer 3 routing for
mission-critical traffic.
AI/ML & HPC Workloads – Low-latency forwarding for AI clusters and
distributed computing.
Why Choose the N9K-SUP-A+?
The Cisco N9K-SUP-A+ combines performance, automation, and
resilience, making it ideal for next-gen data centers. Whether
deploying SDN, hybrid cloud, or high-density switching, this module
ensures scalability and operational efficiency.
Upgrade your network infrastructure with Cisco’s proven
reliability—explore the N9K-SUP-A+ today!
