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N9K-C93600CD-GX
Cisco Nexus 93600CD-GX Data Center Switch, 28x 100G QSFP28,...
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N9K-C93600CD-GX is a managed Layer 3 Cisco Nexus data center switch for fabric designs that mix established 100G connectivity with fixed 400G uplink capacity. The front panel provides 28 x 10/40/100GbE QSFP28 ports for downlinks and 8 x 10/40/100/400GbE QSFP-DD ports for uplinks, with no modular bay to populate and no separate network module selection required. Non-PoE operation reflects its spine and leaf role rather than endpoint access switching, while the rack-mount 1U chassis belongs to the Cisco Nexus 9300-GX Series. The platform supports Cisco NX-OS mode and Cisco ACI mode for data center fabric operation. Its fixed design keeps port planning tied to optical transceiver and breakout choices rather than pluggable uplink modules. N9K-C9316D-GX is the closest same-series sibling for 400G-dense designs, differing with 16 x 400/100/40GbE QSFP-DD ports, while N9K-C9364C-GX differs with 64 x 100/40GbE QSFP28 ports.
12 Tbps switching capacity supports high-density east-west data center traffic without moving to a modular chassis. 4.0 bpps forwarding rate keeps leaf, spine, or aggregation designs aligned with dense optical fabric paths. 1071W maximum power consumption pairs with redundant 1100W AC, DC, or HVAC/HVDC power supply options for racks that standardize on port-side intake or exhaust airflow. Layer 3 protocol support includes BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, RIPv2, PIM-SM, SSM, MSDP, VXLAN EVPN, vPC, 64-way ECMP, and Segment Routing for routed fabric operation. N9K-C93600CD-GX carries 32 GB system memory, 128 GB SSD storage, an 80 MB system buffer, and a forwarding scale documented at 512000 MAC address entries. Minimum software support is NXOS-9.3.3 or ACI-N9KDK9-14.2(2e), aligning the hardware with standalone NX-OS fabrics and controller-based ACI fabrics. Management access uses one RJ-45 management port, one SFP management port, one RS-232 console port, one USB port, POAP, RESTCONF, NETCONF, gNMI, OpenConfig, REST API, and model-driven telemetry.
At the data center leaf, aggregation, or compact spine tier, this switch connects optical server adapters, storage platforms, peer Nexus switches, border devices, and fabric interconnects through fixed pluggable interfaces. Physical stacking is not part of the platform; designs use vPC, ECMP, VXLAN EVPN, or ACI fabric policy instead, keeping the rack space plan focused on repeatable 1U fabric blocks rather than chassis expansion. ORM Systems supplies N9K-C93600CD-GX in new and certified refurbished condition, and refurbished units are tested for QSFP28 and QSFP-DD port recognition, airflow direction, power supply status, and management access before dispatch. Send ORM Systems the required quantity, airflow direction, power type, optics list, and delivery window for a current quotation, with volume pricing support for enterprise refresh and multi-site fabric projects. Enterprise buyers consolidate paired switches, spare power supplies, fan modules, and compatible optics into one sourcing request.
N9K-C93600CD-GX price is $9,672.00, a 79.7% saving from the Cisco list price of $47,622.00. N9K-C93600CD-GX is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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N9K-C93600CD-GX sits as a leaf switch where server-facing 40G or 100G QSFP28 links meet higher-speed fabric uplinks. Engineers assign ports 1 through 28 to host, storage, or border-leaf connections, then reserve QSFP-DD ports for 100G or 400G paths toward spine switches. The design uses NX-OS or ACI policies for VLAN, VXLAN EVPN, vPC, and routing boundaries at the rack. This placement keeps rack traffic local before it enters the wider fabric. The result is a leaf layer that preserves existing 100G connectivity while adding controlled 400G northbound capacity.
The switch occupies a compact spine position in a fabric block where each 1RU unit terminates 100G leaf links and selected 400G inter-switch paths. N9K-C93600CD-GX uses 28 QSFP28 ports for 40G or 100G fabric adjacency and 8 QSFP-DD ports for higher-bandwidth uplinks, converted downlinks, or fabric links. Network teams build ECMP, BGP, and VXLAN EVPN control planes across the switch pair or fabric tier. This role keeps oversubscription decisions at the fabric core. The result is predictable east-west bandwidth without expanding into a larger modular chassis.
N9K-C93600CD-GX operates as an aggregation point during a data center fabric migration from 40G or 100G links toward selective 400G connectivity. Existing QSFP28 optics and cables land on the 28 downlink ports, while new QSFP-DD circuits attach to ports 29 through 36. Engineers configure breakout maps, routed links, vPC peer relationships, or ACI fabric policies around the mixed-speed layout. This placement gives operations teams a single controlled handoff during refresh. The result is a staged migration path that reduces simultaneous cabling change and keeps legacy 100G fabric segments connected.
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| N9K-C93600CD-GX |  N9K-C93128TX |  N9K-C9372PX |  N9K-C92300YC |  N9K-C9272Q | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Technology | 100 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Chassis |
| Height | 44 mm | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N9K-C93600CD-GX | N9K-C93128TX | N9K-C9372PX | N9K-C92300YC | N9K-C9272Q |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Combo | Fiber | Combo | Fiber |
| Memory | 32 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Power Source | AC / DC / HVAC / HVDC | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Type | Network Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1U | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Width | 441 mm | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
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The Cisco N9K-C93600CD-GX is a Nexus 93600CD-GX fixed data center switch in the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series. It provides 28 QSFP28 ports for 10/40/100G operation and 8 QSFP-DD ports for 10/40/100/400G operation. The platform is built for high-density spine and leaf fabrics that need mixed 100G and 400G connectivity in a 1RU chassis.
N9K-C93600CD-GX identifies a Cisco Nexus 9300-GX Series fixed switch, specifically the Nexus 93600CD-GX hardware. The C93600CD portion distinguishes the mixed QSFP28 and QSFP-DD port layout, while GX identifies the generation within the Nexus 9300-GX family. For ordering, the full SKU N9K-C93600CD-GX should be used to avoid confusion with adjacent Nexus 9300 models.
N9K-C93600CD-GX is a fixed-port Layer 2 and Layer 3 data center switch, not a modular chassis, campus access switch, router, firewall, or optical module. It is designed for rack deployment in data center fabrics and uses high-speed QSFP28 and QSFP-DD interfaces for server leaf, aggregation, spine, or migration roles depending on the topology.
N9K-C93600CD-GX sits in the Cisco Nexus 9300-GX Series, part of the broader Nexus 9000 switching portfolio. It is positioned between 100G-focused fixed switches and 400G-focused fixed switches by combining 28 QSFP28 ports with 8 QSFP-DD ports. This makes it relevant where a fabric needs existing 40G or 100G links plus selected 400G uplinks.
N9K-C93600CD-GX has 36 front-panel data ports: 28 QSFP28 ports and 8 QSFP-DD ports. Cisco documents ports 1 to 28 as 10/40/100-Gigabit QSFP28 ports and ports 29 to 36 as 10/40/100/400-Gigabit QSFP-DD ports. It also includes two management ports, one 10/100/1000BASE-T port and one 1G SFP port.
N9K-C93600CD-GX supports 12 Tbps of switching bandwidth and 4.0 bpps of forwarding performance. Those figures place it in the high-density Cisco Nexus 9300-GX fixed-switch class for spine and leaf fabrics. The capacity matches the mixed 28-port QSFP28 and 8-port QSFP-DD layout, giving network architects a compact bridge between 100G and 400G fabric designs.
N9K-C93600CD-GX does not provide PoE because it is not a copper campus access switch. Its front-panel data interfaces are QSFP28 and QSFP-DD optical or cable ports for high-speed data center switching. PoE phones, access points, and cameras should connect through access-layer switches, while N9K-C93600CD-GX handles high-bandwidth fabric, aggregation, or leaf connectivity.
N9K-C93600CD-GX supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 data center switching through Cisco NX-OS or Cisco ACI deployments. Cisco documents protocol support across the Nexus 9300-GX platform, including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, PIM-SM, SSM, MSDP, VXLAN EVPN, vPC, ECMP, and Segment Routing. Final feature availability depends on the installed software image and licensed feature set.
N9K-C93600CD-GX is managed through Cisco NX-OS mode, Cisco ACI mode, or supported Nexus management tooling. The hardware includes one RJ-45 management port, one SFP management port, one RS-232 console port, and one USB port. The Nexus 9300-GX platform also supports automation and telemetry interfaces such as RESTCONF, NETCONF, gNMI, OpenConfig, REST API, and Power On Auto Provisioning.
N9K-C93600CD-GX is not a campus-style stackable switch. Data center designs normally use vPC, Layer 3 ECMP, VXLAN EVPN, and ACI fabric constructs instead of a physical stacking backplane. Two units are commonly deployed as redundant leaf or aggregation peers, with control-plane and forwarding design handled through Nexus operating modes rather than StackWise-style stacking.
N9K-C93600CD-GX is used for high-speed data center leaf, aggregation, spine, or migration roles where 100G and 400G links share the same rack unit. The 28 QSFP28 ports suit 40G or 100G fabric and server-facing links, while the 8 QSFP-DD ports provide higher-speed uplinks or converted downlinks. It fits networks moving from 100G-heavy designs toward selective 400G capacity.
N9K-C93600CD-GX fits medium to large data center fabrics that need dense fixed switching without a modular chassis. Its 1RU form factor, 12 Tbps bandwidth, and 36 high-speed data ports suit leaf-spine blocks, aggregation rows, and fabric expansion zones. It is usually excessive for small access closets because it uses optical QSFP interfaces rather than copper endpoint ports.
N9K-C93600CD-GX suits workloads that depend on predictable high-throughput fabric connectivity, including virtualized compute, storage traffic, east-west application flows, RDMA over Converged Ethernet designs, and AI or ML cluster networks. Cisco documents support for PFC, ECN, DCBX, ETS, WRED, intelligent buffer management, AFD, and Dynamic Packet Prioritization across the Nexus 9300-GX platform.
N9K-C93600CD-GX works in spine-leaf deployments as a high-speed leaf, aggregation, or selective spine device depending on port design. Its 28 QSFP28 ports attach 40G or 100G endpoints and peer switches, while the 8 QSFP-DD ports carry 100G or 400G fabric links. The mixed layout is useful when a fabric needs 400G uplinks without replacing every 100G connection.
N9K-C93600CD-GX is compatible with Cisco NX-OS mode and Cisco ACI mode according to Cisco Nexus 9300-GX documentation. Cisco lists the minimum NX-OS image as NXOS-9.3.3 and the minimum ACI image as ACI-N9KDK9-14.2(2e) for this platform. It also aligns with Cisco Nexus Dashboard services used for fabric controller, insights, orchestration, and data broker functions.
N9K-C93600CD-GX uses QSFP28 and QSFP-DD interfaces, so compatible Cisco optics, DACs, and AOCs must match the port type, speed, breakout plan, and software mode. Cisco documents 40/100G operation on QSFP28 ports and 10/40/100/400G operation on QSFP-DD ports. The switch also offers QSA 10G support, but Cisco states 1G and 100M optics are not supported.
N9K-C93600CD-GX integrates with data center protocols and control planes used across Cisco Nexus 9000 designs. Cisco documents BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, EIGRP, RIPv2, PIM-SM, SSM, MSDP, VXLAN EVPN, vPC, ECMP, Segment Routing, RESTCONF, NETCONF, gNMI, OpenConfig, and model-driven telemetry across the Nexus 9300-GX platform. The deployed image and license determine the active feature set.
N9K-C93600CD-GX uses redundant hot-swappable power and fan components. Cisco lists 1100W AC, 1100W DC, and 1100W HVAC/HVDC power supply options with port-side intake or port-side exhaust airflow. Fan options include NXA-FAN-35CFM-PI and NXA-FAN-35CFM-PE. Matching airflow direction across switches, power supplies, and fan trays is important for rack thermal design.
N9K-C93600CD-GX provides 28 QSFP28 ports plus 8 QSFP-DD ports, while N9K-C9316D-GX provides 16 QSFP-DD ports. Cisco lists N9K-C9316D-GX at 12.8 Tbps and over 4.3 bpps, compared with 12 Tbps and 4.0 bpps for N9K-C93600CD-GX. The C93600CD-GX fits mixed 100G and 400G fabrics, while C9316D-GX fits denser 400G QSFP-DD designs.
N9K-C93600CD-GX is a 1RU mixed-port switch with 28 QSFP28 ports and 8 QSFP-DD ports. N9K-C9364C-GX is a 2RU switch with 64 QSFP28 ports and no QSFP-DD ports in the Cisco model table. C9364C-GX suits higher 100G QSFP28 port density, while C93600CD-GX suits designs that need fewer QSFP28 ports plus native 400G QSFP-DD uplinks.
N9K-C93600CD-GX should be chosen over N9K-C9316D-GX when the design still needs many QSFP28 40G or 100G links and only a smaller set of 400G QSFP-DD links. N9K-C9316D-GX is stronger for all-QSFP-DD 400G-oriented fabrics. The C93600CD-GX is the better fit for transition racks where 100G ports remain the dominant connection type.
N9K-C93600CD-GX is not a direct like-for-like replacement for N9K-C9364C-GX because the port mix and chassis size differ. N9K-C9364C-GX offers 64 QSFP28 ports in 2RU, while N9K-C93600CD-GX offers 28 QSFP28 ports and 8 QSFP-DD ports in 1RU. Replacement suitability depends on whether the target design values QSFP28 density or mixed 100G and 400G connectivity.
N9K-C93600CD-GX is typically sourced by ORM Systems in new, refurbished, or surplus market condition depending on supplier availability at the time of quote. The exact condition should be confirmed on the quotation because power supplies, airflow direction, optics, rail kits, and software requirements affect the final build. Refurbished options are useful when budgets or lead times make new hardware less suitable.
N9K-C93600CD-GX pricing is quote-based because condition, quantity, lead time, airflow, power supply type, transceivers, support expectations, and shipping destination affect the final offer. Buyers searching for N9K-C93600CD-GX price should request a current quotation with the required configuration. Bulk projects often receive stronger unit pricing than single-unit orders when matching stock is available.
Cisco's support page lists the Cisco Nexus 93600CD-GX Switch with status shown as Available Order and a release date of 01-SEP-2019. That status should not be confused with ORM Systems stock availability, which depends on current channel and refurbished supply. For procurement, the quote should confirm condition, warranty, included accessories, software image, and expected dispatch date.
N9K-C93600CD-GX lead time depends on condition, quantity, airflow direction, power supply type, and whether compatible optics or accessories are bundled. ORM Systems can quote available options from current supply, including refurbished units where appropriate. Larger fabric refresh projects should specify required delivery windows early because matched pairs, identical airflow, and consistent hardware revisions are often important.
Bulk discounts are commonly available for N9K-C93600CD-GX when multiple units, paired leaf builds, or wider Nexus refresh orders are requested together. Quantity pricing depends on market availability and the exact bill of materials, including power supplies, fans, optics, rails, and warranty level. A structured request with target quantity and deployment date helps ORM Systems quote the most relevant supply options.
N9K-C93600CD-GX orders from ORM Systems may include warranty coverage of up to 3 years depending on item condition, supply route, and quotation terms. The warranty should be confirmed before purchase, especially when choosing refurbished hardware or when accessories are bundled. For data center switching projects, buyers should align warranty length with the planned fabric lifecycle and spares strategy.
A refurbished N9K-C93600CD-GX should be tested before dispatch for power-on health, fan and power supply status, port recognition, management access, inventory reporting, and physical condition. For this SKU, validation should also check the QSFP28 and QSFP-DD port groups, installed airflow direction, and included power supply type. Testing reduces the risk of receiving mismatched or incomplete fabric hardware.
Cisco documentation lists RoHS compliance for the Nexus 9300-GX fixed switch family, including N9K-C93600CD-GX. Power supply documentation also identifies 80 Plus Platinum efficiency for relevant 1100W AC and HVAC or HVDC options. Compliance needs can vary by deployment country, so procurement teams should confirm the required regulatory documentation, power cords, and import paperwork during the quote stage.
N9K-C93600CD-GX is first configured through the console port or management network, then placed into the chosen Cisco NX-OS or ACI operational mode. Engineers normally verify software image, licensing state, management IP addressing, out-of-band reachability, NTP, AAA, interface speeds, breakout maps, vPC or fabric policies, and telemetry settings before connecting production traffic.
N9K-C93600CD-GX requires an appropriate Cisco software image and license selection for the intended Nexus operating model and feature set. Cisco lists Nexus Dashboard as included with all Cisco N9000 switch tiered licenses, while services such as Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller, Orchestrator, or Insights require specific DCN license tiers. The final quote should align hardware, software, and support expectations.
N9K-C93600CD-GX deployments commonly require matched power supplies, fan modules with the correct airflow direction, rack rails, power cords, QSFP28 or QSFP-DD optics, DACs or AOCs, console access, and management cabling. Designs using breakout need compatible breakout cables and port plans. The switch draws from 1100W power supply options, so rack power and thermal capacity should be checked before installation.
N9K-C93600CD-GX can be bought in the UK through ORM Systems, an IT hardware reseller supplying Cisco enterprise networking equipment. UK buyers should request a quote with the required condition, quantity, airflow direction, power supplies, rail kit, optics, warranty term, and delivery deadline. The SKU should be written exactly as N9K-C93600CD-GX to keep procurement and fulfilment aligned.
ORM Systems ships enterprise IT hardware internationally, including Cisco Nexus switches such as N9K-C93600CD-GX, subject to destination, export requirements, courier availability, and item configuration. International buyers should confirm power cords, incoterms, tax handling, customs paperwork, warranty process, and expected transit time at quote stage. Large orders benefit from early packaging and logistics planning.
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