• Cisco N9K-X98900CD-A 9Tbps switch with 34x100G + 14x400G ports
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Cisco N9K-X98900CD-A | 34x100G QSFP28 + 14x400G QSFP-DD; ~9.0Tbps mixed-density; Advantage (-A)

N9K-X98900CD-A

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Description

Mixed-density 100G/400G line card for 9800 modular switches, ideal for incremental 400G adoption while supporting large 100G estates. It combines 34 QSFP28 100G ports with 14 QSFP-DD 400G ports, offering flexible breakout options and EVPN VXLAN fabrics under NX-OS. Designed for scalable aggregation and migration-ready architectures.

Features

- Balanced 100G/400G mix for seamless migration
- Cost-optimized expansion without a full 400G rip-and-replace
- Broad transceiver ecosystem across QSFP28 and QSFP-DD
- Flexible breakouts to right-size link speeds
- Ready for EVPN VXLAN leaf/spine fabrics
- Advantage tier feature set for advanced capabilities

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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FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Port configuration: 34 x 100G (QSFP28) + 14 x 400G (QSFP-DD)
- Aggregate port bandwidth: up to ~9.0 Tbps (34x100G + 14x400G)
- 100G optics support (optic dependent): 100GBASE-SR4, LR4, CWDM4, PSM4, etc.
- 400G optics support (optic dependent): 400GBASE-SR8, DR4, FR4, LR variants
- Breakouts (optic/cable dependent): 400G→4x100G; 100G→4x25G
- EVPN VXLAN and data center features under NX-OS (software dependent)
- Licensing: Advantage (-A) entitlement tier
- Compatibility: 9800 modular chassis line-card slots

FAQs

Q: Can I mix 100G and 400G on the same line card simultaneously?
A: Yes. The card is designed for mixed operation; use supported optics/breakouts per the hardware compatibility matrix.

Q: Are 25G breakouts supported from 100G ports?
A: QSFP28 100G ports commonly support 4x25G breakouts with supported optics/cables. Check the specific release and optics list.

Q: Is MACsec available on this model?
A: This variant is not labeled with MACsec in the name; consult the platform documentation for any encryption capabilities and licensing.

Q: Which software features are required for EVPN VXLAN?
A: EVPN VXLAN requires appropriate NX-OS images, feature configuration, and licensing per the platform guidelines.

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