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Nexus 9200 with 36p 40G 100G QSFP28
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N9K-C9236C Overview
N9K-C9236C is a high-performance modular switch engineered for modern data center environments. It features a robust and scalable architecture that supports advanced stacking capabilities, ensuring high availability and simplified network management while accommodating rapid capacity growth.
N9K-C9236C offers versatile power options with redundant AC power supply support, a rich array of ports for both downlink and uplink connectivity, and impressive performance metrics designed for mission-critical applications including cloud, virtualization, and high-density data aggregation use cases.
N9K-C9236C price is $19,064.00, a 52.6% saving from the Cisco list price of $40,250.00. N9K-C9236C is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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N9K-C9236C Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Brand
- Cisco
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Chassis
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N9K-C9236C
- Uplink Configuration
- 40G
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 24 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 3200 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 9236C Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 19 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
N9K-C9236C Use Case
Cloud Data Center Spine with Cisco Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C (36p 40G/100G QSFP28)
In a hyperscale cloud environment, deploy the Cisco Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C 36-port 40G/100G QSFP28 switch as the spine in a leaf-spine fabric. Benefit: Delivers 3.6 Tbps non-blocking throughput, sub-600 ns latency, and seamless horizontal scaling to support explosive east-west traffic growth with zero service disruption.
5G Service Provider Edge Aggregation with Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C
At the telco provider edge, integrate the Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C (36×40G/100G QSFP28) to aggregate and backhaul 5G cell-site traffic over MPLS-SR. Outcome: Simplifies multi-service orchestration, delivers guaranteed SLA-driven ultra-low latency, and reduces OPEX by 30% through automated routing and high-density port consolidation.
AI/ML HPC Fabric Acceleration Using Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C
In an enterprise AI/ML training cluster, use the Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C 36-port 40G/100G QSFP28 switch to build a low-latency, high-bandwidth GPU interconnect. Benefit: Achieves sub-microsecond port-to-port latency, full-bisection 100G bandwidth, and advanced buffer management—doubling model training throughput and maximizing compute efficiency.
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Product Comparison Table 
| N9K-C9236C |  N9K-C93108TC-EX |  N9K-C9364C |  N9K-C9504 |  N9K-C9272Q | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Chassis | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Chassis | Chassis |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 44 mm | 1.75 inches | 311 mm | 1.73 inches |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N9K-C9236C | N9K-C93108TC-EX | N9K-C9364C | N9K-C9504 | N9K-C9272Q |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC / DC / HVAC / HVDC | Redundant Power Supply | AC / DC | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Type | Switch | Network Switch | Switch | Network Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1U | 1 RU | 7U | 1 RU |
| Width | 19 inches | 439 mm | 19 inches | 445 mm | 17.5 inches |
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Reviews & Ratings
K
Kellen Shaw
4
36-port 40/100G QSFP28 switch provided reliable high-speed connectivity for spine layer.
L
Lucian Drake
5
Excellent scalability and enterprise-grade performance.
M
Malcolm Norris
5
Easy configuration and stable operation under heavy workloads.
N
Nico Barrett
5
Cisco hardware delivered consistent and predictable throughput.
O
Orin Pierce
4
Professional-grade switch for demanding ACI spine deployments.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C switch?
The Cisco Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C is a 1-RU fixed top-of-rack switch with 36 QSFP28 ports delivering 40G/100G performance and 3.6 Tbps of line-rate switching capacity.
How many ports and speeds does the N9K-C9236C provide?
The N9K-C9236C provides 36 QSFP28 ports, each supporting native 40 Gbps or 100 Gbps operation and four-lane breakout to 4×10 Gbps per port.
What is the total switching capacity of the Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C?
The Cisco Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C delivers 3.6 Tbps of full-duplex line-rate switching capacity and sub-microsecond port-to-port latency.
Which optics and transceivers are compatible with the Cisco Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C?
The N9K-C9236C is compatible with Cisco QSFP28 optics—including 100G-SR4, 100G-LR4, 40G-SR4—and industry-standard QSFP28 and QSFP+ third-party modules.
Does the Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C support breakout configurations?
Yes. Each QSFP28 port can break out into four independent 10 Gbps SFP+ channels, enabling flexible 4×10G connectivity per port.
What key software features does the N9K-C9236C support?
The N9K-C9236C runs Cisco NX-OS with full support for MLAG, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, EVPN/VXLAN, QoS, and advanced telemetry and security features.
Can I deploy the Cisco Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C in a Cisco ACI environment?
Yes. The N9K-C9236C functions as a Cisco ACI leaf switch, integrating seamlessly into application-centric infrastructure fabrics.
What layer 2 and layer 3 capabilities does the N9K-C9236C offer?
It provides rich Layer 2 features—VLANs, 802.1Q, STP, MLAG—and Layer 3 services including IPv4/IPv6 unicast, multicast routing, VRF and NAT.
How is power and cooling handled on the Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C?
The N9K-C9236C features front-to-back, hot-swappable dual fan trays and supports redundant AC or DC power supplies for high availability.
What management interfaces are available on the N9K-C9236C?
It offers an RJ-45 console port, an integrated management Ethernet port, a USB Type-A port, and in-band management via NX-OS CLI, SNMP and RESTCONF.
Does the Cisco N9K-C9236C support network virtualization like VXLAN?
Yes. The switch supports VXLAN with EVPN control plane, enabling scalable multi-tenant overlays and automated workload mobility.
What are the typical use cases for the Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C?
Typical use cases include data center leaf/spine fabrics, high-performance computing clusters, AI/ML workloads and cloud-scale network aggregation.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the N9K-C9236C?
The Cisco Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C measures 1.7″×17.5″×25.7″ (4.4×44.5×65.4 cm) and weighs approximately 18 lb (8.2 kg) with cabled accessories.
What licensing options are available for the Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C?
The N9K-C9236C supports Cisco NX-OS LAN Enterprise, ACI Essentials or Advantage feature licenses, with optional DCNM and advanced security add-ons.
How can I monitor and diagnose performance on the N9K-C9236C?
You can use Cisco DCNM, Prime Infrastructure, SNMP, sFlow, gRPC telemetry and built-in NX-OS commands for real-time analytics and fault diagnosis.
What warranty and support options are available for the Nexus 9200 N9K-C9236C?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty and optional Cisco SMARTnet or Cisco Solution Support for 24×7 global technical assistance.