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Cisco DS-X9530-SF2AK9 | Supervisor-2A | control plane + fabric services | redundant-capable | hot-swappable

DS-X9530-SF2AK9

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Description

Supervisor module providing control plane, fabric services, and system management for MDS 9500 Series directors. Enables high availability, advanced SAN features, and centralized operations; typically deployed in pairs for redundancy and hitless upgrades.

Features

- Delivers resilient control plane and fabric services
- Supports dual-supervisor high availability
- Hot-swappable for minimal operational disruption
- Enables advanced SAN features under NX-OS
- Foundation for scalable, mission-critical MDS fabrics

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Role: Supervisor engine for Cisco MDS 9500 Series directors
- Functions: system control plane, fabric services, and management
- High availability: supports dual-supervisor redundancy
- Software: Cisco NX-OS for MDS (verify version compatibility)
- Hot-swappable: online insertion and removal (OIR)
- Monitoring and control: enables VSANs, zoning, security, QoS

FAQs

Q: Which chassis does this supervisor support?
A: It is designed for Cisco MDS 9500 Series directors. Refer to the release notes for exact model and NX-OS version support.

Q: Does it add front-panel data ports?
A: No. It provides the control plane and management/fabric services; data ports are provided by separate line cards.

Q: Is a pair required?
A: A single supervisor can operate the chassis, but dual supervisors are recommended for redundancy and in-service software upgrades.

Q: Can I replace it while the system is running?
A: Yes, it is hot-swappable. With dual supervisors, you can perform non-disruptive replacement following best practices.

Q: Any licensing considerations?
A: Licensing is applied at the system/software level for certain features. Confirm your NX-OS licensing for the desired capabilities.

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