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- Cisco N9K-C93600CD-GX N9300-GX 28-Port 100 Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 8x400G Uplinks
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Fixed Fiber Switching for Data Center Fabrics
N9K-C93600CD-GX combines twenty-eight 100/40G QSFP28 ports with eight 400/100G QSFP-DD ports in a fixed 1U data center switch. The N9300-GX configuration accommodates mixed-speed spine-and-leaf connections without a removable uplink card. Its base NX-OS configuration provides Layer 2+ operation; separately selected feature licenses enable dynamic routing. N9K-C9364C-GX changes the connection density to sixty-four 100/40G QSFP28 ports for fabrics centered on native 100G connectivity.
N9K-C93600CD-GX price for new stock is $23,467.50, a 50.7% saving from the Cisco list price of $47,622.00. N9K-C93600CD-GX refurb price is $18,469.50. N9K-C93600CD-GX is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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Technical Details
12000 Gbps switching capacity and 4000 Mpps forwarding provide resources for aggregate fabric traffic. N9K-C93600CD-GX carries 32 GB of memory for switch operation. A 1071W maximum draw sets the electrical sizing requirement rather than the rating of an individual power supply. Static routes and HSRP operate without an additional license on this Nexus 9000 switch; dynamic routing requires the appropriate feature entitlement.
Ordering
Specify new sealed or certified refurbished N9K-C93600CD-GX, the required quantity, and the complete configuration on the purchase order. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, every port linking at rated speed, optics bay recognition, PSU status, fan status, and clean boot; firmware is verified and configuration is wiped to factory default. ORM Systems provides up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on certified refurbished units, with 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. For enterprise and volume purchases, submit the quantity and condition by PO; Net-30 is available for government orders.
Key Specs
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 28 x 100G QSFP28, 8 x 400G QSFP-DD |
Max Power Draw | 1071W |
Replaces | N9K-C9332C 2024-01-30 / N9K-C9232C 2024-05-31 / N9K-C9232C-ZZ-PI 2024-05-31 / N9K-C9232C-ZZ-PE 2024-05-31 |
N9K-C93600CD-GX Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N9K-C93600CD-GX
- Brand
- Cisco
- Series
- N9300-GX
- Use Case
- Data Center
- Management Type
- Managed
- Software Image
- NX-OS
- Layer
- Layer 2+
- Routing Protocols
- Static / HSRP
- Ethernet Technology
- 100 Gigabit Ethernet
- RJ-45 Access Port Count
- 0
- Power Input
- Internal AC PSU / Internal DC PSU / Internal HVAC PSU / Internal HVDC PSU
- QSFP Ports
- 28 x 100GbE QSFP28 / 8 x 400GbE QSFP-DD
- Uplink Type
- Fixed
- Uplink Speed Class
- 400G
- PoE Support
- Non-PoE
- Switching Capacity
- 12000 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate
- 4000 Mpps
- MAC Table Size
- 512000 Entries
- IPv4 Route Scale
- 896000 Routes
- Memory
- 32 GB
- Stackable
- No
- Form Factor
- Rack-Mount 1U
- Input Voltage
- 100-240V AC / 100-277V HVAC / -40 to -72V DC / -240 to -380V HVDC
- Power Consumption
- 1071W
- Redundant PSU
- Yes
- Cooling
- 5+1 redundant fans
- MTBF
- 295515 Hours
- Cisco Warranty
- 1-year limited hardware
- Certifications
- UL 60950-1 Second Edition / EN55022 Class A / EN55024
- Height
- 43.7 mm
- Width
- 441.3 mm
- Depth
- 648 mm
N9K-C93600CD-GX Use Case
Leaf Fabric Server Aggregation
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.
Spine Fabric Interconnect
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.
Fabric Migration Aggregation Point
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.
Best For
Discontinued Switch Refresh
When refreshing a discontinued N9K-C9232C installation, support timing belongs in the purchase decision: the predecessor reaches its last date of support on May 31, 2029. Inventory existing connections and specify the replacement’s port assignments, operating mode, and required software entitlements before the PO.
Regional Spare Inventory
For spare inventory shared across UK, EU, US, and MEA operations, N9K-C93600CD-GX orders need a regional stock and RMA destination. ORM Systems provides RMA with advance replacement. Record receiving locations, quantities, and replacement handling requirements before consolidating the purchase order.
Not Suitable If
More than eight native 400G connections
N9K-C93600CD-GX provides eight native 400G connections. N9K-C9316D-GX supplies sixteen 400G QSFP-DD ports in a 1U chassis when the connection schedule requires greater native 400G density.
Sixty-four native QSFP28 connections
N9K-C93600CD-GX has twenty-eight QSFP28 ports. N9K-C9364C-GX supplies sixty-four 100G QSFP28 ports, but occupies 2U instead of 1U; allow for the different chassis height.
MACsec on Ethernet fabric links
N9K-C93600CD-GX does not support MACsec. MACsec-capable N9K-C9348D-GX2A requires the security add-on license; select different hardware rather than adding an encryption entitlement to this model.
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Product Comparison Table 
| N9K-C93600CD-GX |  N9K-C93128TX |  N9K-C9372PX |  N9K-C92300YC |  N9K-C9272Q | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 648 mm | 571 mm | 571 mm | 566 mm | 623 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 100 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 25 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Chassis | Rack-Mount 1U | Desktop | Rack-Mount 2U |
| Height | 43.7 mm | 133 mm | 44 mm | 50.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N9K-C93600CD-GX | N9K-C93128TX | N9K-C9372PX | N9K-C92300YC | N9K-C9272Q |
| Memory | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Power Consumption | 1071W | 853W | 537W | 603W. | 975W |
| Switching Capacity | 12000 Gbps | 2560 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 6000 Gbps. | 5760 Gbps |
| Width | 441.3 mm | 445 mm | 439 mm | 438 mm | 442 mm |
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Reviews & Ratings
N
Nico Rhodes
Reviewed on the 2 March 2021
4
64-port 40/100G QSFP28 ACI spine switch delivered high performance and low latency.
O
Orion Burke
Reviewed on the 23 February 2017
4
Reliable and predictable under heavy workloads.
P
Preston Hayes
Reviewed on the 16 June 2022
5
Professional-grade Cisco switch for data center backbone.
Q
Quentin Ford
Reviewed on the 25 April 2024
5
Handles mixed traffic efficiently.
R
Ronan Barrett
Reviewed on the 24 May 2025
5
Stable, enterprise-ready solution for spine deployments.
Questions & Answers
What does the N9K-C93600CD-GX part number identify?
N9K-C93600CD-GX identifies the N93600CD spine-and-leaf switch in the N9300-GX family, with twenty-eight 100/40G QSFP28 ports and eight 400/100G QSFP-DD ports. The model designation identifies this hardware configuration. Select the required software entitlement and airflow-specific components when specifying the complete order, rather than assuming a bundled license tier.
Which licensing options are available for N9K-C93600CD-GX?
DCN Essentials, DCN Advantage, and DCN Premier subscriptions are available for N9K-C93600CD-GX in three-, five-, or seven-year terms. DCN Advantage and NX-OS Advantage also offer perpetual options. Essentials is subscription-only, while perpetual licenses are device-bound. Specify the entitlement and account assignment separately from the hardware PID.
What routing can N9K-C93600CD-GX perform without an additional license?
Static routes, switch virtual interfaces, and HSRP work without an additional license on N9K-C93600CD-GX. BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, and EIGRP belong to the Essentials feature package or higher tiers. Specify the routing entitlement before deploying a dynamic-routing fabric; the chassis PID alone does not identify that purchased entitlement.
How is the N9300-GX series managed?
N9300-GX supports NX-OS CLI, RESTCONF, NETCONF, gNMI, REST API, and Cisco Nexus Dashboard management; ACI provides controller-based operation. Select the operating mode and automation interface before ordering. Include the associated software entitlements in the PO rather than treating the chassis PID as a complete fabric-management package.
Is the N9300-GX series end of sale?
Cisco has not announced an end-of-sale date for N9300-GX. N9K-C93600CD-GX therefore has no announced hardware end-of-sale milestone. End-of-sale announcements for older Nexus switches name this model as a migration option; those older-model dates do not describe the GX hardware or establish its support deadline.
Which older switches does N9K-C93600CD-GX replace?
N9K-C93600CD-GX replaces N9K-C9332C, N9K-C9232C, N9K-C9232C-ZZ-PI, and N9K-C9232C-ZZ-PE. N9K-C9332C ended sales on January 30, 2024; the three C9232C models ended sales on May 31, 2024. These predecessors are discontinued. Migration requires a new connection schedule rather than an assumption that every existing cable retains its position.
What changes when N9K-C93600CD-GX replaces N9K-C9332C?
N9K-C93600CD-GX changes N9K-C9332C’s port layout from thirty-two 40/100G ports plus two 10G ports to twenty-eight 100G ports plus eight 400G ports. This is not a one-for-one cabling swap. Assign existing connections to the new layout before specifying replacement hardware and the optics required for each link.
What is the difference between N9K-C93600CD-GX and N9K-C9316D-GX?
N9K-C93600CD-GX has eight native 400G ports, whereas N9K-C9316D-GX has sixteen native 400G ports. Choose the former when the fabric calls for mixed 100G and 400G connections; the latter suits a design requiring more native 400G connections without depending on breakout configuration to create the required connection layout.
What is the difference between N9K-C93600CD-GX and N9K-C9364C-GX?
Sixty-four 100G QSFP28 ports distinguish N9K-C9364C-GX from the twenty-eight QSFP28 ports on N9K-C93600CD-GX. The former suits a fabric requiring denser native 100G QSFP28 connectivity; the latter suits a mixed-speed port plan. Match the chosen model to the actual physical connection schedule rather than comparing family names alone.
Which conditions and warranties does ORM Systems offer for N9K-C93600CD-GX?
ORM Systems offers N9K-C93600CD-GX new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on refurbished units. Cisco provides a separate 1-year limited hardware warranty. Every condition includes 30-day returns; terms apply. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested.