N9K-C93600CD-GX
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Cisco Nexus 93600CD-GX 28x100/40G QSFP28 + 8x400/100G QSFP-DD Switch

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Nexus9300-C93600CD-GX
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96 x 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 ports, 12 x 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 uplink ports, 2 RU form factor, delivers high bandwidth for demanding workloads.
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Cisco Nexus 9300 C93600CD-GX DC Switch

The Cisco Nexus 93600CD-GX (N9K-C93600CD-GX) is a 1 RU, fixed-port data-center switch engineered for U.S. hyperscale, cloud and AI/ML fabrics—from Silicon Valley AI clusters to Wall Street high-frequency trading backbones.

It delivers 28 fixed 100/40 Gbps QSFP-28 ports and 8 fixed 400/100 Gbps Quad-Small-Form-Factor Pluggable-Double-Density (QSFP-DD) ports, offering 12 Tbps of full-duplex switching bandwidth and 4.0 billion packets per second of forwarding capacity in a compact chassis.

Built on Cisco Cloud Scale UADP 2.0 ASIC, it supports ACI or NX-OS modes, real-time telemetry, and advanced automation for seamless integration into Cisco Nexus Dashboard and DNA Center in U.S. data-centers.

Overview

Highlights

  • Dense Port Configuration
    28 × 100/40 Gbps QSFP-28 + 8 × 400/100 Gbps QSFP-DD, ideal for spine-leaf and converged fabrics.

  • Ultra-High Performance
    12 Tbps switching capacity & 4.0 billion packets/sec forwarding keep mission-critical traffic flowing.

  • Flexible Speed Breakouts
    All ports support breakouts to 1/10/25/40/50/100/200/400 Gbps for maximum deployment flexibility.

  • Cloud-Scale Architecture
    Cisco UADP 2.0 ASIC with large buffers, advanced QoS and line-rate security features.

  • Real-Time Telemetry & Insights
    Streaming telemetry, Nexus Data Broker and model-driven monitoring for rapid troubleshooting and capacity planning.

  • Programmability & Automation
    Day-zero provisioning (POAP), native YANG/RESTCONF/NETCONF/gNMI, NX-API and Python SDK, plus Ansible integration.

  • Enterprise-Grade Security
    MACsec, VXLAN/EVPN, Trust Anchor Module, segment routing and full ACL template flexibility for U.S. compliance.

  • Modular Cooling & Power
    Hot-swappable fan trays and external 2 kW AC/DC or DC power supplies optimize airflow, power density and uptime.

Recommended Accessories

Accessory Category Description
NXA-PAC-2KW-PE AC Power Supply 2000 W AC PSU (90–264 VAC) port-side exhaust for high-availability deployments
NXA-PAC-2KW-PI DC Power Supply 2000 W DC PSU (100–250 VDC) port-side intake for fault-tolerant power
NXA-PDC-2KW-PI Platinum DC Power 2000 W Platinum-rated DC PSU (port-side intake)
NXA-PDC-2KW-PE Platinum DC Power 2000 W Platinum-rated DC PSU (port-side exhaust)
NXA-PHV-2KW-PI High-Voltage DC PSU 2000 W HV-AC/DC PSU (port-side intake) for extended voltage support
NXA-FAN-65CFM-PI Fan Module Dual-fan module, 65 CFM port-side intake airflow
NXA-FAN-160CFM-PE Fan Module Single-fan module, 160 CFM port-side exhaust airflow
N9K-C9300-RMK Rack-Mount Kit 1 RU fixed-switch rack kit for standard 19″ cabinets
N9K-C9300-ACK Accessory Kit Cable management, blank panels and mounting hardware for Nexus 9300-GX platforms

 

Comparison with Similar Models

Feature N9K-C93600CD-GX N9K-C9316D-GX N9K-C9364C-GX
Ports 28 × QSFP-28 + 8 × QSFP-DD 16 × QSFP-DD 64 × QSFP-28
Switching Capacity 12 Tbps full-duplex 12.8 Tbps full-duplex 12.8 Tbps full-duplex
Forwarding Rate 4.0 billion pps > 4.3 billion pps > 4.3 billion pps
Breakout Support 1/10/25/40/50/100/200/400 Gbps 10/25/40/50/100/200/400 Gbps 10/25/40/50/100 Gbps
Ideal Use Case Spine-leaf in 400 G fabrics in U.S. DCs Compact 400 G spine & leaf fabrics High-density 100 G leaf fabrics

 

Specifications

Parameter Specification
Product Code N9K-C93600CD-GX
Form Factor 1 RU rack-mountable chassis
Downlink Ports 28 × 100/40 Gbps QSFP-28; 8 × 400/100 Gbps QSFP-DD
Management Ports 1 × 10/100/1000BASE-T; 1 × 1 Gbps SFP
Console Ports 1 × RS-232 (RJ-45); 1 × USB Type-A
Switching Capacity 12 Tbps full-duplex
Forwarding Performance 4.0 billion packets/sec (64-byte)
ASIC Cisco Cloud Scale UADP 2.0
Supported Speeds 1/10/25/40/50/100/200/400 Gbps via breakout
Power Supplies External 2 kW AC/DC (NXA-PAC/-PDC/-PHV)
Cooling Hot-swappable fan modules (65 CFM & 160 CFM options)
Weight 28.8 lb (13 kg) without PSUs or fans
Environment Operating: 32 °F–104 °F (0 °C–40 °C); non-condensing humidity
Management NX-OS CLI, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, RESTCONF/NETCONF, NX-API, Python SDK, ACI mode
Warranty 1-year limited hardware warranty with 10-day RMA replacement

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Frequently Questions and Answers

Q1. How cost‑effective is the N9K‑C93600CD‑GX?

A: Offering 28×100/40 Gbps QSFP28 ports and 8×400/100 Gbps QSFP‑DD ports in a compact 1 RU form, the N9K‑C93600CD‑GX delivers high-performance density that reduces cost per Gbps and rack space.

Q2. What are the key features of the N9K‑C93600CD‑GX?

A: It supports fixed 28‑port QSFP28 (40/100 GbE) and 8‑port QSFP‑DD (100/400 GbE), dual-management with NX‑OS/ACI, wire‑rate MACsec, full L2/L3 protocol support, and 12 Tbps switching capacity with ~4 bpps throughput.

Q3. What deployment scenarios recommend the N9K‑C93600CD‑GX?

A: Ideal for spine‑leaf data center fabrics, high-performance computing, AI/ML workloads, and cloud environments that require scalable bandwidth and low latency.

Q4. How is the N9K‑C93600CD‑GX installed?

A: Rack‑mount the 1RU switch, connect redundant AC or DC power, attach management/uplink cables, and initialize via NX‑OS or ACI setup guides.

Q5. Does the N9K‑C93600CD‑GX require frequent upgrades?

A: It’s built on modern hardware, but regular NX‑OS/ACI firmware updates are recommended for security hardening and feature enhancements.

Q6. Are there alternative models within the Nexus 9300‑GX lineup?

A: Yes—models like N9K‑C9316D‑GX (16×400GbE), N9K‑C9364C‑GX (64×100GbE), and other 9000‑series variants offer varying densities to match needs.

Q7. How can I troubleshoot the N9K‑C93600CD‑GX?

A: Check physical connections and optics, monitor system logs and port statistics, verify firmware currency, and reference Cisco’s hardware and software troubleshooting documentation.

Q8. What accessories are available for the N9K‑C93600CD‑GX?

A: Cisco offers QSFP28/QSFP‑DD optical modules, power supplies (AC/DC redundancy), rack‑mount kits, spare fans, and management cables.

Q9. How does the N9K‑C93600CD‑GX compare to other Nexus switches?

A: It provides mid‑density yet powerful port flexibility (100/400 GbE) and integrated MACsec, placing it between the 9316D‑GX and high-port-count 9364C‑GX models in performance/capacity tiering.

Q10. What cost‑benefit does it offer for system integrators?

A: Its high-density, multi-rate port architecture and rich programmability make it a scalable, integration‑friendly choice for high-density spine/leaf deployment.

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