Name: N9K-C93600CD-GX Cisco Nexus 9300-GX Series 93600CD 28 x Ports QSFP28 100GBase-X + 8 x Ports QSFPDD Layer 3 Managed Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch
Brand: Cisco
SKU: N9K-C93600CD-GX
Price: 16245.75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (118 reviews)

Product Overview
The N9K-C93600CD-GX Cisco Nexus 9300-GX switch delivers a powerful 12 Tbps of switching capacity across 36 fixed QSFP28/QSFP-DD ports, enabling up to 400 GbE density in a 1U rack-mount form, designed for ultra-low-latency, programmable data center environments.

General Information
Brand	Cisco
Part Number	N9K-C93600CD-GX
Condition	Refurbished

Technical Information
Form Factor	Rack-Mountable
Mount Type	1U Rack
Number of Ports	36-Ports
Port Speed	QSFP28: 40/100Gbps; QSFP-DD: 100/400Gbps (breakouts to 10/25/50/100 supported)
Switching Capacity	Up to 12 Tbps
Switch Forwarding Rate	4.0 Bpps
DRAM	16 GB
Flash Memory	128 GB
Max VLANs Supported	Supports up to 4,000 VLAN IDs
Layer Support	Layer 2, Layer 3
Connector Type	QSFP28, QSFP-DD, 1×RJ45 mgmt (10/100/1000), 1×1Gb SFP mgmt, RS‑232 console, USB

Performance
Jumbo Frame Support	Up To 9216 Bytes
MAC Address Table Size	256,000 Entries

Management and Configuration
Routing Protocols	RIP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IGMP
Remote Protocols	NX‑OS mode, ACI mode, CLI, RESTCONF/NETCONF/gNMI, YANG, Power-On Auto Provisioning
Management Interfaces	RJ45, SFP mgmt, RS‑232 console, USB
Security Features	ACLs, robust TCAM (1 M+ entries), segmentation, encryption, SSH, SNMP, RBAC

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.72″ × 17.37″ × 25.5″
Weight	28.00

Product Description
The N9K-C93600CD-GX is a high-performance fixed 1U data center switch from the Cisco Nexus 9300-GX series, built for ultra-low-latency and dense 100/400GbE environments. Key Features 28× QSFP28 and 8× QSFP‑DD ports supporting 40/100/400 Gbps with breakout flexibility 12 Tbps capacity and ~4.0 Bpps forwarding for heavy data center workloads Dual 1.1 kW hot‑swappable power supplies and 6 hot‑swappable fans with redundancy Advanced layer 2/3 protocols with NX‑OS or ACI, plus robust security and programmability Large tables: 256K MACs, ~4K VLANs, 1M+ TCAM entries; 16 GB DRAM / 128 GB flash This switch excels in spine or leaf roles, ideal for hyperscale data centers, campus core/aggregation, or high-performance computing clusters. It supports both CLI-driven and model-driven management, making it future-ready for automation and segmentation demands.

Use Cases
The N9K-C93600CD-GX Cisco Nexus 9300-GX switch is primarily utilized in high-density data center environments where ultra-low latency and high throughput are critical. It is well-suited for organizations running large-scale virtualization, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing workloads that demand scalable and programmable networking solutions. How It's Used: Deployed in hyperscale data centers to support dense 100G and 400G connectivity for spine-leaf network architectures. Used by cloud service providers to enable scalable and programmable network fabrics that support multi-tenant virtualization environments. Integrated into enterprise IT environments requiring high-speed data aggregation for storage clusters and server farms. Implemented in financial trading platforms where ultra-low latency and consistent forwarding rates are essential. Facilitates edge computing deployments that require compact, high-performance switches for distributed data processing. This switch enhances operational efficiency by delivering a high port density with flexible breakout capabilities, accommodating evolving network demands without requiring frequent hardware upgrades. Its 1U form factor and programmable features enable scalable performance that aligns with the dynamic requirements of modern data center workloads.