The Cisco N9K-C9396PX Nexus 9300 Series Switch is a high-performance, low-latency data center switch designed for modern enterprise and cloud environments. Built to support spine-leaf architectures, it delivers scalable, high-density connectivity with advanced networking capabilities for virtualization and high-performance workloads.
Featuring 48 × 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports, the N9K-C9396PX provides flexible and efficient connectivity for servers and network devices. It also includes a modular uplink slot, allowing organizations to expand with 40GbE or 100GbE uplink modules, ensuring seamless scalability as network demands grow.
Powered by Cisco NX-OS, the switch supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including EVPN-VXLAN, BGP, OSPF, and automation capabilities, enabling the deployment of highly scalable and programmable data center fabrics. Its ultra-low latency and high throughput make it ideal for cloud computing, virtualization, and high-performance applications.
Designed for reliability and continuous operation, the switch includes redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules, ensuring high availability in mission-critical environments. Its 1RU rack-mountable design optimizes space while delivering powerful networking performance.
Ideal for data center leaf and aggregation layers, enterprise core networks, and high-performance computing environments, the Cisco N9K-C9396PX provides a flexible, scalable, and future-ready solution for modern networking infrastructures.
Product Specifications - Cisco N9K-C9396PX Nexus 9300 Series 48-Port 10GbE SFP+ Switch
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| Specification |
Details |
| Product Name |
Cisco N9K-C9396PX Nexus 9300 Series Switch |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco Systems |
| Part Number |
N9K-C9396PX |
| Product Series |
Cisco Nexus 9300 Series |
| Product Type |
Fixed-Configuration Data Center Switch |
| Port Configuration |
48 × 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+) |
| Uplink Slot |
1 × Modular uplink slot |
| Supported Uplink Modules |
40GbE QSFP+, 100GbE QSFP28 (module dependent) |
| Supported Speeds |
1GbE / 10GbE (downlink), 40GbE / 100GbE (uplink via module) |
| Switching Capacity |
Up to ~1.92 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
Up to ~1.44 Bpps |
| Latency |
Ultra-low latency (~1 microsecond typical) |
| Layer Support |
Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| Operating System |
Cisco NX-OS |
| ASIC Architecture |
High-performance merchant silicon |
| Breakout Support |
Yes (QSFP+ to 4×10G, QSFP28 to 4×25G) |
| VXLAN Support |
Yes (EVPN-VXLAN capable) |
| Routing Protocols |
BGP, OSPF, IS-IS |
| Multicast Support |
IGMP, PIM |
| QoS Support |
Advanced QoS and congestion management |
| Security Features |
ACLs, RBAC, MACsec (platform dependent) |
| Automation Support |
Python, NX-API, REST, Ansible |
| Telemetry |
Streaming telemetry support |
| Redundancy |
Dual hot-swappable power supplies |
| Cooling |
Hot-swappable fan modules (AFO/AFI airflow options) |
| Power Supply |
AC or DC options |
| Form Factor |
1 Rack Unit (1RU), rack-mountable |
| Dimensions |
Standard 19-inch rack |
| Jumbo Frame Support |
Up to 9,000 bytes |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 40°C |
| Deployment Type |
Data center leaf, aggregation |
| Application |
Cloud, virtualization, enterprise data center |
| Scalability |
High-density 10G access with flexible uplinks |
| Condition |
New / Cisco Certified |
| Use Cases |
Spine-leaf fabrics, enterprise core, HPC, virtualization environments |
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FAQs
Q1. What type of ports are available on this switch?
It includes 48 x 1/10G SFP+ ports for fiber connectivity.
Q2. Does it support modular uplinks?
Yes, it has one uplink module slot for flexible expansion.
Q3. Is this suitable for data center use?
Yes, it is designed for data center and high-performance enterprise environments.
Q4. Which operating system does it run?
It runs on Cisco NX-OS, optimized for modern networking.
Q5. Can it be used in spine-leaf architecture?
Yes, it is ideal for spine-leaf and scalable network designs.
