Cisco UCS X9508 Chassis
The Cisco UCS X9508 Chassis is a 7U modular system chassis designed to house up to 8 vertically oriented compute or fabric nodes. Engineered without a midplane, it connects compute nodes directly to Cisco UCS Intelligent Fabric Modules (IFMs) and PCIe X-Fabric modules, delivering high cooling efficiency and long-term future-proof scalability under Cisco Intersight.
Specifications
| Brand | Cisco |
|---|---|
| Family | UCS X-Series |
| Form factor | chassis |
| Released | Jun 2021 |
| Chassis form factor | 7U modular enclosure supporting 8 vertical node bays |
| Midplane architecture | Midplane-free direct-connect architecture |
| Fabric modules | Dual Intelligent Fabric Modules (IFMs: Cisco UCS 9108 25G or 100G IFMs) |
| Pcie fabric | Dual Cisco UCS 9416 X-Fabric modules providing PCIe Gen 4 interconnects for composable GPUs |
| Power supply | Up to 6x redundant 2800W Titanium hot-swap power supplies |
| Cooling | 54V power distribution with 4x dual-rotor high-efficiency fans |
| Management | 100% managed via Cisco Intersight cloud SaaS |
Compatible parts
Other parts
UCSX-440P Cisco UCS X-Series Gen4 PCIe node
UCSX-580P Cisco UCS X-Series PCIe Gen5 node
UCSX-9508-ACPEM Cisco UCS 9508 Chassis Rear AC Power Expansion Module
UCSX-F-9416-D Cisco UCS 9416 X-Fabric module for 9508 chassis
UCSX-FS-9516 Cisco UCS 9516 X-Fabric PCIe Gen5 switch module for 9508 chassis
UCSX-I-9108-100G Cisco UCS 9108-100G Intelligent Fabric Module for X9508 chassis
UCSX-I-9108-25G-D Cisco UCS 9108-25G Intelligent Fabric Module for 9508 Chassis (-D SKU)
UCSX-I-9108-25G Cisco UCS 9108-25G Intelligent Fabric Module for X9508 chassis
UCSX-I9108-100G-D Cisco UCS 9108-100G Intelligent Fabric Module for X9508 chassis (-D SKU)
UCSX-S9108-100G Cisco UCS X-Series Direct Fabric Interconnect 9108 100G
Fans
UCSX-9508-FAN Cisco UCS 9508 Fan Module
Power supplies
UCSX-PSU-2800AC-D Cisco UCS 9508 Chassis 2800 VAC Dual Voltage PSU (-D SKU)
UCSX-PSU-2800AC Cisco UCS 9508 Chassis 2800 VAC Dual Voltage PSU
Check compatibility with Cisco
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Cisco has tested with the Cisco UCS X9508 Chassis.
- Compatibility Cisco UCS Hardware Compatibility List
- Compatibility Cisco Optics-to-Device Compatibility Matrix
- Support Cisco Support and Downloads
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
How many compute nodes fit in a UCS X9508 chassis?
Up to 8 standard node modules (e.g. X210c) or 4 double-width modules (e.g. X410c).
Why does the X9508 use a midplane-free design?
Removing the midplane allows direct node-to-fabric connections, unhindered airflow, and simple future protocol upgrades.
Buying or selling UCS X9508 Chassis?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Cisco UCS X9508 Chassis Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-28
- Cisco UCS X9508 Chassis Spec Sheet, checked 2026-10-28