Description
Cisco Nexus N9K-C93600CD-GX Fixed Switch
Multi-Rate 100G/400G Leaf-Spine | 28x 100G QSFP28 + 8x 400G QSFP-DD | Cloud Scale Architecture | 1RU Fixed Switch
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93600CD-GX is a high-performance, 1-Rack-Unit (1RU) fixed-configuration switch designed to deliver flexible, high-density 100G and 400G connectivity for enterprise data centers, service providers, and cloud edge infrastructure. Equipped with 28 non-blocking, line-rate 40G/100G QSFP28 ports and 8 multi-rate 40G/100G/400G QSFP-DD ports, this versatile platform handles up to 12.0 Tbps of total bidirectional switching capacity and up to 4.0 Bpps of forwarding performance. Powered by Cisco's advanced Cloud Scale ASIC technology, it delivers robust multi-rate networking, ultra-low latency, and hardware-embedded streaming telemetry. Optimized to act as a resilient data center leaf, spine, or service provider edge node, it natively supports comprehensive Layer 3 routing, VXLAN EVPN fabrics, and segment routing topologies.
Licensing & Software Options
This platform supports dual operating modes, running either standard standalone NX-OS or integrated Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) modes. To unlock core fabric and telemetry capabilities, select from the following XF2 Tier subscription profiles:
- * Cisco Nexus XF2 Software Subscriptions (3, 5, or 7-Year Terms): Available in Essentials, Advantage, or Premier tiers depending on your vxLAN EVPN automation, routing protocol scale, and fabric controller requirements.
- * Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights Add-on: Unlocks real-time streaming telemetry, hardware diagnostics, and predictive analytics for day-2 cloud-scale infrastructure operations.
- * NX-OS/ACI Mode Selection: Ensure software selection matches your designated fabric deployment workflow (Standalone NX-OS vs. Cisco ACI Controller-managed leaf/spine profiles).
Key Technical Features
* Versatile Multi-Rate Density
Combines 28 fixed 100G QSFP28 ports with 8 cutting-edge 400G QSFP-DD ports in a compact 1RU form factor, providing smooth transitions to next-generation fabric speeds.
* Cloud Scale ASIC Innovation
Utilizes Cisco Cloud Scale architecture to achieve non-blocking, line-rate performance with optimal power-to-port efficiency and low-latency packet processing.
* Higher-Velocity Thermal Cooling
Employs 3 high-performance NXA-FAN-65CFM fan modules to deliver optimized high-airflow cooling necessary to sustain heavy 400G optical component loads.
* Hardware-Embedded Telemetry
Monitors wire-speed flow tables and tracks utilization statistics directly on the ASIC level, feeding data straight to external network analytical tools.
* Power Grid Resilience
Features 2 hot-swappable power supply bays with support for dual 1100W AC power supplies to achieve stable N+1 redundancy profiles.
* Bi-Directional Airflow Flexibility
Supports strict user selection for Port-Side Intake (Burgundy) or Port-Side Exhaust (Blue) layouts to seamlessly align with standard hot/cold aisle parameters.
Specifications
| Product SKU | N9K-C93600CD-GX |
| Switch Form Factor | 1 Rack Unit (1RU) Fixed Configuration |
| Fixed Ports | 28x 40/100G QSFP28 Slots + 8x 40/100/400G QSFP-DD Slots |
| Physical Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.27 inches (4.4 x 43.9 x 56.6 cm) |
| Base Chassis Weight | 21.0 lbs (9.5 kg) [Excludes Power Supplies and Fans] |
| Cooling / Fan Assembly | 3x NXA-FAN-65CFM slots (Requires strict matching PI or PE color codes) |
| Power Modules | 2x Hot-Swap Bays (Supports NXA-PAC-1100W-PI or NXA-PAC-1100W-PE variants) |
*All images are stock photos. Actual product will vary depending on the options chosen.
