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Cisco N9K-C93600CD-GX | Nexus 9300-GX Switch, 28x 100G QSFP28 + 8x 400G QSFP-DD, Spine/Leaf

N9K-C93600CD-GX

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Description

The Cisco Nexus 93600CD-GX is a high-performance 1RU data center switch designed for spine-and-leaf architectures in cloud-scale and AI/ML environments. It delivers 28 fixed 100/40G QSFP28 ports and 8 fixed 400/100G QSFP-DD ports, offering 12 Tbps of switching bandwidth and 4.0 billion packets per second forwarding capacity. Built on Cisco Cloud Scale technology, the switch supports both Cisco ACI and NX-OS operating modes, enabling flexible deployment for virtualized data centers and automated cloud environments.

Features

Cisco Cloud Scale UADP 2.0 ASIC for high-performance packet processing
- Dual operating system support: Cisco NX-OS and Cisco ACI modes
- 400G QSFP-DD optical interface with backward compatibility to 40G/100G
- Wire-rate MACsec encryption for enhanced security
- Comprehensive Layer 2 features: VLANs, STP, LACP, VPC, FabricPath
- Advanced Layer 3 routing: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, PIM, IGMP
- VXLAN with MP-BGP EVPN control plane for overlay networking
- Segment Routing (SR and SRv6) for MPLS traffic engineering
- Real-time streaming telemetry and Cisco Tetration Analytics support
- Hot and cold patching capabilities with online diagnostics
- Python scripting and programmability for network automation
- Integration with Cisco Nexus Dashboard and DNA Center
- Support for multi-site hierarchical architectures
- Zero-touch provisioning and POAP (Power-On Auto Provisioning)
- Modular NX-OS with process-level fault isolation and restart
- Hot-swappable redundant power supplies and fan modules
- Standards-based protocols and interoperability

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Technical Specifications

Port Configuration: 28x 100/40G QSFP28 ports (ports 1-28), 8x 400/100/200/50/40/25/10G QSFP-DD ports (ports 29-36)
- Switching Capacity: 12 Tbps full-duplex bandwidth
- Forwarding Rate: 4.0 billion packets per second (bpps)
- Packet Buffer: 80 MB centralized buffer
- System Memory: 16 GB (NX-OS mode) / 24 GB (ACI mode)
- Storage: 128 GB Solid-State Disk (SSD)
- CPU: Broadwell-DE, 4 cores
- Operating Modes: Cisco ACI or Cisco NX-OS
- ACI Role Support: ACI Leaf (current), ACI Spine (future roadmap)
- Management Ports: 2 ports (1x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45, 1x 1-Gbps SFP+)
- Console: 1x RS-232 serial console port
- USB: 1 port
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.72 x 17.37 x 25.5 in. (4.37 x 44.13 x 64.8 cm)
- Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
- Weight: 25 lb (11.3 kg)
- Power Consumption: Typical 586W, Maximum 1020W
- Power Supply Options: Redundant hot-swappable 1100W AC/DC power supplies
- Cooling: 6 fan modules (5 operational + 1 redundant), port-side exhaust or intake airflow
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C
- Maximum IPv4 LPM Routes: 896,000
- Maximum MAC Address Entries: 256,000
- Certifications: CE, FCC, UL, RoHS compliant

FAQs

Q: What deployment modes does the N9K-C93600CD-GX support?
A: The switch supports both Cisco NX-OS standalone mode and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode. It is currently supported as an ACI leaf switch, with ACI spine functionality planned for future software releases.

Q: Can the QSFP-DD ports support lower speed connections?
A: Yes, the 8x QSFP-DD ports support multiple speeds including 10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, 100G, 200G, and 400G using appropriate transceivers or breakout cables, providing excellent investment protection and migration flexibility.

Q: Is this switch suitable for AI/ML and high-performance computing workloads?
A: Absolutely. The N9K-C93600CD-GX is engineered for AI/ML cluster interconnects and HPC environments. Its 12 Tbps switching capacity, 80 MB deep buffer, and ultra-low latency architecture optimize distributed training synchronization and high-throughput data workflows.

Q: What power supply redundancy options are available?
A: The switch supports dual redundant hot-swappable 1100W power supplies with AC, DC, or high-voltage AC/DC options. Both port-side exhaust and port-side intake airflow configurations are available to match data center cooling requirements.

Q: Does this switch support MACsec encryption?
A: Yes, the N9K-C93600CD-GX supports wire-rate MACsec encryption for secure data transmission across the fabric, along with comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 security features including ACLs and protocol support.

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