Cisco N9K-C9364C-GX | Nexus 9300-GX 64-Port 100G QSFP28 Switch, 12.8 Tbps, 2RU

Q: What operating modes does the N9K-C9364C-GX support?
A: The switch supports both Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) mode and standalone NX-OS mode. In ACI mode, it can function as either a spine or leaf switch, providing flexible deployment options for modern data center fabrics with centralized automation and policy-based management.

Q: Can this switch support lower-speed connections like 10G or 25G?
A: Yes, the QSFP28 ports support breakout configurations, allowing you to use breakout cables to achieve 10G, 25G, 50G, or 200G connectivity. This provides investment protection and flexibility for mixed-speed environments during migrations or when connecting to various server types.

Q: What are the typical use cases for the N9K-C9364C-GX?
A: The switch is ideal for high-density data center spine-leaf architectures, cloud-scale deployments, high-performance computing (HPC), AI/ML workloads, storage area networks, and environments requiring ultra-low latency and high-bandwidth connectivity. It excels in both traditional and automated data center environments.

Q: What is the difference between the N9K-C9364C and N9K-C9364C-GX models?
A: The N9K-C9364C-GX is part of the Nexus 9300-GX Series and features Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC technology with enhanced buffering (80 MB), higher switching capacity (12.8 Tbps), and support for both ACI spine and leaf roles on a single platform. The GX series offers improved performance and scalability over earlier models.

Q: What redundancy features are included in this switch?
A: The switch includes dual hot-swappable 2000W power supplies for full redundancy, 3+1 redundant fan modules, and supports advanced features like Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for Layer 2 multipathing and 64-way ECMP for Layer 3 redundancy and load balancing across spine-leaf fabrics.