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Cisco N9K-X9732C-FX | Nexus 9500 32-Port 100G QSFP28 Line Card, MACSec

N9K-X9732C-FX

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Description

The Cisco N9K-X9732C-FX is a high-performance line card designed for Cisco Nexus 9500 modular switches, delivering 32 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity via QSFP28 interfaces. Ideal for data center aggregation and spine deployments, this module supports flexible port configurations including 100G, 40G, and breakout modes for 25G and 10G connectivity. Built on Cisco CloudScale ASIC technology, it features hardware-based MACSec encryption for enhanced security and supports both NX-OS and ACI operating modes for versatile network architectures.

Features

32 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports with flexible speed options
- Hardware-based MACSec encryption on all ports for Layer 2 security
- Cisco CloudScale ASIC technology with four LS1800FX ASICs
- Line-rate forwarding for all packet sizes
- Support for both NX-OS and ACI operating modes
- Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities
- VXLAN and EVPN support for overlay networking
- Port breakout support for 50G, 40G, 25G, 10G, and 1G connections
- High-density aggregation and spine deployment design
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) support
- Jumbo frame support up to 9216 bytes MTU
- IPv4 and IPv6 routing capabilities
- Advanced telemetry and analytics support
- Automation and programmability via NX-OS APIs
- Redundant fabric module architecture with load balancing
- Hot-swappable design for easy maintenance

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Technical Specifications

Form Factor: Line card for Cisco Nexus 9500 Series chassis (4-slot, 8-slot, 16-slot)
- Port Configuration: 32 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
- Port Speed Support: 100G, 2x50G, 40G, 4x25G, 4x10G, 1x1G per port
- ASIC: Four Cisco LS1800FX CloudScale ASICs
- Switching Bandwidth: Up to 3.2 Tbps with four fabric modules, 6.4 Tbps maximum configuration
- Forwarding Rate: Up to 2 billion packets per second (Bpps)
- MAC Address Table: 512,000 entries
- Buffer Memory: Integrated on-chip buffering
- Security: Hardware-based MACSec (256-bit AES encryption) on all ports
- Operating System Support: Cisco NX-OS and ACI modes
- Fabric Module Requirement: Requires four N9K-C950X-FM-E fabric modules for maximum bandwidth
- Compatible Fabric Modules: N9K-C9504-FM-E, N9K-C9508-FM-E, N9K-C9516-FM-E, N9K-C9516-FM-E2
- Weight: 15.0 lb (6.8 kg)
- Jumbo Frame Support: Up to 9216 bytes MTU
- Management: CLI, NX-OS API, SNMP, telemetry, automation support

FAQs

Q: What chassis models are compatible with the N9K-X9732C-FX?
A: The N9K-X9732C-FX is compatible with Cisco Nexus 9500 Series modular chassis including the 4-slot, 8-slot, and 16-slot models (N9K-C9504, N9K-C9508, N9K-C9516). It requires four Cloud Scale fabric modules for optimal performance and supports mixing with select EX, FX, FX3, and GX line cards.

Q: Does this line card support both NX-OS and ACI operating modes?
A: Yes, the N9K-X9732C-FX supports both Cisco NX-OS standalone mode for traditional data center switching and ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) mode for software-defined networking deployments, providing flexibility for various network architectures.

Q: What is MACSec and why is it important on this line card?
A: MACSec (Media Access Control Security) provides line-rate, hardware-based 256-bit AES hop-by-hop encryption on all ports. This ensures data security between network devices without impacting performance, making it ideal for securing east-west traffic in multi-tenant data centers and compliance-driven environments.

Q: Can I break out the 100G ports into lower-speed connections?
A: Yes, each QSFP28 port supports multiple breakout configurations including 2x50G, 1x40G, 4x25G, 4x10G, and 1x1G, allowing you to maximize port density and connect devices with varying speed requirements using appropriate breakout cables and optics.

Q: What fabric modules are required for maximum bandwidth?
A: The N9K-X9732C-FX requires four N9K-C950X-FM-E series fabric modules to achieve 3.2 Tbps bandwidth per line card. For deployments with only N9K-X9732C-FX line cards, five fabric modules can be used to enable N+1 redundancy while maintaining full performance.

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