Description
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C9396TX switch is a high-performance data center and enterprise aggregation platform designed for environments that require dense 10 Gigabit copper connectivity, flexible high-speed uplinks, and low-latency traffic handling. It features 48 x 100M/1/10 Gigabit 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports, making it ideal for connecting servers, appliances, and network hardware over standard copper cabling, while its modular uplink slot supports high-speed QSFP+ or 100 Gigabit expansion options for scalable backbone connectivity. Cisco rates the 9396TX 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 9396TX platform is also widely regarded as a dependable long-term 10G copper Nexus solution because of its modular uplink flexibility, proven deployment in top-of-rack and aggregation roles, 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.
