Name: N9K-C9336PQ Cisco Nexus 9000 Series 9336P 36 x QSFP+ Ports 40GBase-X Layer 3 Managed 2U Rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Brand: Cisco
SKU: N9K-C9336PQ
Price: 374.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 9000 Series 9336P is a high-capacity network switch designed for data centers that need fast, reliable 40G connectivity. It fits into rack-mounted setups and provides Layer 3 routing, making it suitable for managing complex network traffic with ease in enterprise environments.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	N9K-C9336PQ
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Switch Ports	36 x QSFP+
Number of Ports	36-Ports
Port Type	40G QSFP+
Port Speed	40Gbps (40GBase-X)
UpLink Ports	36 x QSFP+ (configurable as uplinks)
POE Support	No
Switching Capacity	2.88 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	5625000000 pps
DRAM	8 GB
Flash Memory	16 GB
VLAN Support	Yes
Max VLANs Supported	4096
Stackable	No
Layer Support	Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP+

Performance
Latency	<2 µs
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	Static, RIP, OSPF, OSPFv3, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, IGMP, Policy-Based Routing (PBR), Route Maps
Remote Protocols	Yes
Security Features	ACLs, SSH, RADIUS, TACACS+, 802.1x, Port security
Management Type	CLI (NX-OS), SNMP, NX-API/REST
Security	802.1x
Remote Management Protocol	SSH,HTTPS,SNMPv2,SNMPv3,NX-API/REST

Power & Cooling
Fans	6 field-replaceable fans (front-to-back airflow)

Physical Characteristics
Weight	5.00
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, cULus
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.3

Product Description
The Cisco Nexus 9000 Series 9336P switch offers robust 40GBase-X connectivity through 36 QSFP+ ports, designed to handle intensive data center networking tasks. Often found in enterprise and cloud environments, it supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations to ensure flexible network configurations. Built for network administrators and IT professionals managing large-scale infrastructures, this switch helps streamline high-speed data transfers and routing across complex networks. Key Features Delivers up to 40Gbps per port for demanding traffic loads Supports Layer 3 protocols enabling advanced routing functions Designed for 2U rack spaces to optimize data center deployments Includes comprehensive management tools for network control Offers reliable Gigabit Ethernet switching performance This switch is typically used in core and aggregation layers within data centers, where high throughput and flexible routing are critical. It plays a key role in maintaining efficient, scalable network operations without compromising speed or reliability.

Use Cases
The Cisco Nexus 9000 Series 9336P switch is predominantly utilized in high-density data center environments where 40Gbps connectivity and advanced Layer 3 routing are critical. Enterprise IT teams managing large-scale virtualization and cloud workloads benefit significantly from its robust performance and scalable design. How It's Used: Aggregating traffic in hyperscale data centers to support high-throughput compute clusters. Providing core switching for enterprise campus networks that require rapid routing between multiple VLANs. Implementing spine-leaf architectures in cloud service provider networks to maximize bandwidth and lower latency. Enabling storage area networks (SANs) where high-speed Ethernet connections are essential for data replication and backup. Supporting edge computing deployments that demand reliable multi-tenant segmentation and routing capabilities. This switch facilitates operational efficiency by consolidating high-capacity ports within a compact 2U form factor, allowing for scalable network growth without compromising performance. It integrates seamlessly into complex network topologies, ensuring consistent throughput and routing agility in demanding enterprise and service provider contexts.