• Cisco N9K-C9396PX silver switch with black ports and yellow labels
1 1

Cisco

Cisco N9K-C9396PX | Nexus 9300 48-Port 10G SFP+ Switch, 12x 40G QSFP+, Layer 3

N9K-C9396PX

Stock Status: Enquire

Request Quote
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Description

The Cisco N9K-C9396PX Nexus 9396PX is a high-performance 2RU data center switch designed for top-of-rack and middle-of-row deployment in enterprise, cloud, and service provider environments. With 48 fixed 1/10G SFP+ ports and 12 fixed 40G QSFP+ ports, it delivers up to 1.92 Tbps of non-blocking switching capacity and 1500 Mpps forwarding rate, ensuring low-latency performance for demanding workloads. Running Cisco NX-OS, it supports comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, VXLAN overlays, and is compatible with Cisco ACI for policy-based automation.

Features

Layer 2 switching: VLAN, STP, Rapid PVST+, MST, VPC for multi-chassis link aggregation
- Layer 3 routing: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, static routing, ECMP with up to 64 ways
- VXLAN bridging and routing for overlay network segmentation
- Support for up to 4096 VLANs and 1000 VRF instances
- Advanced QoS with 8 queues per port, WRED, and traffic shaping
- Security features: MACsec encryption, role-based access control (RBAC), control-plane protection, Secure Boot
- Telemetry and monitoring: Cisco Telemetry Streaming, NetFlow, Buffer Monitoring, SPAN/ERSPAN
- Automation and programmability: NX-API, REST API, integration with Ansible, Puppet, Cisco UCS Director
- Cisco Fabric Extender (FEX) support for extending fabric to remote endpoints
- Hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays for high availability
- 80 Plus Platinum-certified power supplies for energy efficiency
- Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow configurations for flexible data center cooling
- Cisco ACI compatibility for intent-based automation and centralized policy management
- Support for Cisco CPAK 100Gbps modules for 100G uplinks (with appropriate uplink module)

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.

View full details

specs-tabs

Technical Specifications

FAQs

Technical Specifications

48x 1/10G SFP+ downlink ports
- 12x 40G QSFP+ uplink ports (via N9K-M12PQ uplink module)
- Switching capacity: 1.92 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: 1500 Mpps
- MAC address table: 96,000 entries
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Flash storage: Approximately 51 GB bootflash
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities
- Management: CLI, SSH, SNMP, REST API, NX-API
- Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies (1+1): 650W AC, 930W DC, or 1200W HVAC/HVDC
- Hot-swappable N+1 redundant fan trays with reversible airflow
- Typical power consumption: Approximately 325W under full load
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 3.5 x 17.5 x 22.5 in (8.9 x 44.5 x 57.1 cm)
- Weight: 22.45 lb (10.2 kg) without power supplies or fans
- Form factor: 2RU rack-mountable

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between the N9K-C9396PX and similar Nexus 9300 models?
A: The N9K-C9396PX offers 48x 1/10G SFP+ downlink ports and 12x 40G QSFP+ uplink ports in a 2RU form factor, providing higher uplink capacity than the 1RU N9K-C9372PX which has only 6x 40G QSFP+ ports. It is ideal for aggregation and spine-leaf architectures requiring higher uplink bandwidth.

Q: Does the N9K-C9396PX support Cisco ACI mode?
A: Yes, the N9K-C9396PX can operate in Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode as a leaf switch, leveraging policy-based automation, fabric management, and VXLAN-based overlay segmentation for multi-tenant environments.

Q: What licensing model does the N9K-C9396PX use?
A: The N9K-C9396PX uses Cisco NX-OS Essentials or Advantage licensing tiers. Essentials provides foundational Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, while Advantage adds advanced capabilities such as VXLAN, EVPN, OTV, and enhanced security features. Licensing is required for certain feature sets.

Q: Can the N9K-C9396PX be used in a virtualized data center environment?
A: Absolutely. The N9K-C9396PX is optimized for virtualized data centers with support for VXLAN overlays, sub-microsecond latency, and high-density 10G connectivity for VM hosts. The 12x 40G uplinks provide ample bandwidth for spine layer aggregation in spine-leaf topologies.

Q: What uplink modules are compatible with the N9K-C9396PX?
A: The N9K-C9396PX requires an uplink module for operation. Compatible modules include the N9K-M12PQ (12x 40G QSFP+ ports), N9K-M6PQ (6x 40G QSFP+ ports), and N9K-M4PC-CFP2 (4x 100G CFP2 ports) for higher-bandwidth spine connectivity. The switch typically ships with the N9K-M12PQ module.

Recently Viewed

  • Request a Quote

    Looking for competitive pricing? Submit a request, and our team will provide a tailored quote that fits your needs.

  • Contact Us Directly

    Have a question or need immediate assistance? Call us for expert advice and real-time support.

    Call us Now  

  • Contact Us Directly

    Have a question or need immediate assistance? Call us for expert advice and real-time support.

    Contact us