For creating a stack of NS9500 Sensors, you need to take the following factors into consideration:
Ensure that you have the required QSFP28 Direct Attach Copper (DAC) cables to create the stack.
Sensor and licensing requirements
Capacity
Number of Sensors
License SKU
40 Gbps
2 NS9500 Sensors
NS95X40CAE-AT
60 Gbps
2 NS9500 Sensors
NS95X60CAE-AT
100 Gbps
4 NS9500 Sensors
NS95X100CAE-AT
Unsupported features list:
SSL resumption for stack
Configure packet capture settings in span port
Proxy based Inbound and Outbound SSL decryption
Import and export Sensor configuration
Integration with EIA
Allocating interfaces at child domain
Note
In the event of node failure in a stack, the remaining nodes will continue to function and a fault is generated in Manager → Troubleshooting → Logs → System Faults.