Description
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C9396PX switch is a high-performance data center and enterprise aggregation platform designed for environments that require dense 10 Gigabit fiber connectivity, flexible high-speed uplinks, and low-latency traffic handling. It features 48 x 1/10 Gigabit SFP+ ports along with support for up to 12 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ uplink ports through its modular uplink expansion slot, delivering the bandwidth needed to connect servers, storage systems, and high-performance switching infrastructure across demanding virtualized or cloud-focused deployments. Cisco rates the 9396PX platform at up to 2.56 Tbps of switching capacity in a fixed 2RU form factor built for wire-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding.
With the Cisco Nexus LAN Enterprise license, this model enables advanced Layer 3 routing, VXLAN capabilities, expanded automation, and enhanced telemetry visibility for more intelligent traffic management across modern data center environments. The Nexus 9396PX platform is also widely regarded as a dependable long-term 10G/40G Nexus solution because of its modular uplink flexibility, proven top-of-rack and aggregation deployment history, and strong production stability in enterprise networks—making it an excellent choice for organizations building resilient, high-bandwidth switching infrastructure with room for future expansion.
