Cisco N9K-SUP-B:
- Interfaces:Â 2×10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+
- Form factor:Â Supervisor Engine
- Operating temperature: -40° to +70°C (-40° to +158°F)
- Nonoperating temperature: -65° to +85°C (-65° to +185°F)
- Humidity:Â 5% to 95% noncondensing
- Dimensions:Â 19.3 x 19.3 x 1.7 inches (49 x 49 x 4.3 centimeters)
- Weight:Â 5.5 pounds (2.5 kilograms)
- Part number:Â N9K-SUP-B
- MAC address capacity:Â 1 million
- MTU:Â 9192 bytes
- Forwarding rate:Â 120 Gbps
The Cisco N9K-SUP-B is a supervisor engine that provides 2×10-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches. It supports SFP+ modules. The Cisco N9K-SUP-B can be used to connect to a variety of devices, including other Cisco switches, routers, and storage devices.
Here are some of the benefits of using the Cisco N9K-SUP-B:
- High bandwidth:Â The Cisco N9K-SUP-B provides 2×10-Gigabit Ethernet, which can be used to connect to high-speed devices.
- High scalability:Â The Cisco N9K-SUP-B can be used to scale the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches to support more traffic.
- Easy to install:Â The Cisco N9K-SUP-B is easy to install and configure.
Here are some of the differences between the Cisco N9K-SUP-B and the Cisco N9K-SUP-B+:
- The Cisco N9K-SUP-B has a lower forwarding rate than the Cisco N9K-SUP-B+.
- The Cisco N9K-SUP-B only supports 10-Gigabit Ethernet, while the Cisco N9K-SUP-B+ supports 40-Gigabit Ethernet.
- The Cisco N9K-SUP-B is less expensive than the Cisco N9K-SUP-B+.
Ultimately, the best supervisor engine for you will depend on your specific needs and requirements. If you do not need high bandwidth or scalability, then the Cisco N9K-SUP-B is a good option. However, if you do need these features, then the Cisco N9K-SUP-B+ is a better option.