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Cisco N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 | Nexus 9300 48-Port 10G SFP+ Switch, 12x 40G QSFP+, 2RU

N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3

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Description

The Cisco Nexus 9396PX is a high-performance 2RU data center switch designed for top-of-rack and middle-of-row deployments. With 48 fixed 1/10G SFP+ ports and 12 fixed 40G QSFP+ uplinks, it delivers up to 1.92 Tbps of non-blocking switching capacity and 1500 Mpps forwarding rate. This Enhanced Layer 3 model supports comprehensive routing protocols and advanced data center features, making it ideal for virtualized environments, cloud computing, and application-centric infrastructure deployments.

Features

Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with Enhanced L3 routing capabilities
- Non-blocking architecture with line-rate performance on all ports
- Comprehensive routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, static routing
- VXLAN support for network virtualization and overlay networks
- Virtual PortChannel (vPC) for active-active redundancy
- Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) for network segmentation
- Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) with hierarchical scheduling and traffic shaping
- Weighted Round Robin (WRR) queuing and Weighted Random Early Detection (WRED)
- Storm control: broadcast, multicast, and unicast
- Spanning Tree Protocol: STP, RSTP, MSTP support
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) support
- DiffServ Code Point (DSCP) and 802.1p QoS marking
- Access Control Lists (ACLs) for traffic filtering and security
- Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) support
- RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCoE) support
- Energy-efficient design with low power consumption
- Hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules
- Zero-touch provisioning and automation capabilities
- Python scripting and programmability with NX-OS
- Compatible with Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders
- Cisco ACI and NX-OS dual-mode support

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.

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Technical Specifications

48x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
- 12x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ uplink ports (requires uplink module)
- Switching capacity: 1.92 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: 1500 Mpps
- Form factor: 2RU rack-mountable
- MAC address table: 96,000 entries
- IPv4 longest prefix match entries: 16,000
- IPv4 host table entries: 88,000
- VLAN support: 4,096 virtual interfaces
- IPv4 multicast routes: 32,000
- Management: CLI, SNMP v1/v2/v3, RMON, Telnet, SSH-2
- Authentication: RADIUS, TACACS+
- Power supply: Dual redundant hot-swappable (650W AC)
- Typical power consumption: 325W
- CPU: Dual-core 2.5 GHz x86 processor
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Storage: 64 GB SSD
- Airflow: Port-side intake (cold aisle/back-to-front)
- Operating system: Cisco NX-OS
- Standards: IEEE 802.3z, 802.1D, 802.1Q, 802.3x, 802.3ad (LACP), 802.1w (RSTP), 802.3ae, 802.1s (MSTP), 802.1p, 802.3ba

FAQs

Q: What uplink modules are compatible with the Nexus 9396PX?
A: The N9K-C9396PX requires an uplink module for operation. Compatible modules include the N9K-M6PQ/M6PQ-E (6-port QSFP+) and N9K-M12PQ (12-port QSFP+). The M12PQ provides all 12 active 40G QSFP+ ports on this model, while the M6PQ provides 6 active ports.

Q: Can this switch operate in Cisco ACI mode?
A: Yes, the Nexus 9396PX supports both traditional NX-OS standalone mode and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode. In ACI mode, it functions as a leaf switch with policy-based automation and centralized management through the APIC controller.

Q: What is included with the Enhanced Layer 3 license?
A: The Enhanced Layer 3 license enables advanced routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and policy-based routing capabilities. This license level supports comprehensive Layer 3 features required for data center core and aggregation layer deployments.

Q: Does this switch support Virtual PortChannel (vPC)?
A: Yes, the Nexus 9396PX supports Cisco Virtual PortChannel (vPC) for multi-chassis link aggregation, enabling active-active redundancy and eliminating Spanning Tree Protocol blocked ports for improved bandwidth utilization and resiliency.

Q: What is the difference between BA and FA models?
A: The BA suffix indicates port-side intake airflow (back-to-front/cold aisle), while FA indicates port-side exhaust airflow (front-to-back/hot aisle). Choose the airflow direction that matches your data center cooling design for optimal thermal management.

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