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N9K-C9364C Overview
N9K-C9364C is engineered with a modern, scalable architecture that delivers robust performance in data center environments by integrating advanced switching capabilities with high-density port configurations and full support for both Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking. Its design features redundant power supply options and a mix of interface ports, ensuring reliable connectivity and efficient power management.
Built for environments demanding high throughput and low latency, the N9K-C9364C offers stacking capabilities and superior scalability for diverse use cases—from campus core deployments to mission-critical data center operations. Its optimized performance, combined with a fixed rack‐mount form factor and non-POE operation, makes it an ideal choice for streamlined network infrastructures.
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N9K-C9364C Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Brand
- Cisco
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 600W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- Over 48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N9K-C9364C
- Uplink Configuration
- 40G
- IOS
- IP Services
- 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
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 9364C Data Center Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 19 inches
- Depth
- 17 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
N9K-C9364C Use Case
High-Performance Spine for Low-Latency Financial Trading
In a global financial services firm, the N9K-C9364C-Nexus 9364C ACI Spine switch with 64p 40/100G QSFP28 consolidates east-west traffic between trading engines and market data feeds. By leveraging its wire-speed switching and sub-microsecond latency, the switch ensures deterministic order execution and real-time risk analysis across multiple data centers. Outcome: 40% reduction in trade-execution latency, 99.999% network availability, and simplified ACI-driven policy management for compliance and auditability.
Scalable AI/ML Compute Fabric for Research and Development
A hyperscale research campus deploys the Nexus 9364C ACI Spine with 64p 40/100G QSFP28 to interconnect GPU/CPU clusters and storage arrays. Its 2.56 Tbps per slot capacity and lossless ACI overlay enable high-throughput data ingestion, parallel model training, and burst-buffer transfers. Outcome: 3× faster training cycles, seamless multi-tenant isolation, and centralized telemetry with integrated Cisco Nexus Dashboard for proactive capacity planning.
Multi-Tenant Cloud and 5G Infrastructure Spine
A global cloud service provider integrates the N9K-C9364C-Nexus 9364C as the ACI Spine core for multi-tenant IaaS and 5G network slicing. Its 64 QSFP28 ports support on-demand 40/100 Gbps bandwidth and automated policy provisioning via Cisco ACI. Outcome: Dynamic slice deployment in under 10 minutes, 60% reduction in network provisioning overhead, and guaranteed SLAs for each virtualized tenant and mobile network segment.
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Product Comparison Table 
| N9K-C9364C |  N9K-C9396PX |  N9K-C93180YC-FX |  N9K-C93180YC-EX |  N9K-C92160YC-X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 17 inches | 18 inches | 571 mm | 17.1 inches | 18 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 25 Gigabit Ethernet + 100 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/25/40/100 GbE | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 GB SSD | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 44 mm | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N9K-C9364C | N9K-C9396PX | N9K-C93180YC-FX | N9K-C93180YC-EX | N9K-C92160YC-X |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber / Combo | Combo |
| Power Consumption | 600W | 550W | 260W typical / 425W max | 550 W | 525 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | AC+DC Redundant | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Network Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1U | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 48 x 1GbE SFP28 | 4 SFP Ports | Combo |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 30 lbs | 7.9 kg without PSUs/fans | 28.7 lbs | 30 lbs |
| Width | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 439 mm | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Yannick Ford
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Handles ACI traffic efficiently and predictably.
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Zane Pierce
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Professional-grade, easy to deploy and manage.
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Alfred Hayes
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Stable operation under high workloads.
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Barrett Grant
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Reliable and scalable spine solution for enterprise networks.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Nexus 9364C ACI Spine switch (SKU: N9K-C9364C)?
The Nexus 9364C (SKU: N9K-C9364C) is a high-density, low-latency ACI Spine switch featuring 64 QSFP28 ports for 40/100 GbE connectivity in data center fabrics.
How many ports does the Nexus 9364C Spine switch provide?
The Nexus 9364C delivers 64 fixed QSFP28 ports, each supporting 40 GbE or 100 GbE, for dense spine-leaf topologies.
What port speeds and breakout options are available?
Each QSFP28 port supports native 40/100 GbE and can break out into four 10 GbE or four 25 GbE links using Cisco breakout cables.
What is the switching capacity and throughput?
The Nexus 9364C offers 12.8 Tbps of non-blocking switching capacity and up to 9.6 Bpps packet forwarding performance.
How does the Nexus 9364C integrate with Cisco ACI?
It runs Cisco NX-OS with ACI mode, providing policy-driven automation, service insertion, and centralized management via the APIC controller.
What latency can I expect from this spine switch?
Typical port-to-port latency is under 550 ns, ensuring minimal delay for high-performance data center workloads.
How scalable is the Nexus 9364C in a leaf-spine fabric?
You can build up to a 6-stage ACI fabric with over 9,000 leaf ports when using multiple 9364C spines, enabling massive east-west scaling.
What power consumption does the switch require?
Fully loaded, the Nexus 9364C consumes up to 1,015 W (nominal) and supports dual hot-swappable 800 W power supplies.
Which software version does the Nexus 9364C run?
It runs Cisco NX-OS Release 9.x in ACI mode, delivering advanced telemetry, micro-segmentation and programmability.
What cooling and form factor does it use?
The 1RU, front-to-back airflow chassis supports redundant variable-speed fans for efficient data center cooling.
What management interfaces are available?
Management is via a dedicated 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, serial console, and native integration with Cisco APIC and CLI/REST APIs.
Which use cases suit the Nexus 9364C?
Ideal for cloud-scale fabrics, big data analytics, ML/AI clusters and NFV environments requiring high-density 40/100 GbE spine connectivity.
What warranty and support does Cisco offer?
Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty, 90-day software support with options for 24×7 SMARTnet service and extended coverage.
Is the Nexus 9364C compliant with industry standards?
Yes. It is IEEE 802.3ba/cd compliant for 40/100 GbE, RoHS-3, NEBS Level 3 and FCC/CE certified for global deployments.
How do I order the N9K-C9364C switch?
You can purchase via Cisco authorized partners or the Cisco Commerce Workspace, specifying SKU N9K-C9364C for the Nexus 9364C ACI Spine switch.
What third-party modules are supported?
The Nexus 9364C supports Cisco QSFP-40/100 and third-party QSFP28 optical modules certified under the Cisco Compatibility Matrix.