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N9K-C9364C
Nexus 9364C ACI Spine switch with 64p 40/100G QSFP28
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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
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- POE Support
- Non POE
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- IOS
- IP Services
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Switching Capacity
- N/A
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Uplink Configuration
- 40G
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- Over 48 Ports
- SFP Ports
- 24 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Media Type Supported
- Fiber
- Width
- 19 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
- Depth
- 17 inches
- Power Consumption
- 600W
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N9K-C9364C
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 9364C Data Center Switch
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 | 27.5 inches | 17.1 inches | 18 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/25/40/100 | 10/25/40/100 GbE | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | N/A | N/A | NX-OS | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | N/A | 10/25/40/100 GbE | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N9K-C9364C | N9K-C9396PX | N9K-C93180YC-FX | N9K-C93180YC-EX | N9K-C92160YC-X |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Fiber | Combo | Fiber / Combo | Combo |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 6 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | Over 48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | N/A | 48 fixed Ethernet ports with 24 dedicated SFP uplink ports | 48 x 10/25GbE fixed ports; 6 x 40/100GbE QSFP28 fixed ports | 48 x 25GbE fixed ports, 6 x 40/100GbE uplinks | 60 fixed ports with modular uplink configurations |
| Power Consumption | 600W | 550W | 350 W | 550 W | 525 W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 9364C Data Center Switch | Cisco Nexus 9396PX Switch | Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX Switch | Cisco Nexus 93180YC-EX Switch | Cisco Nexus 92160YC-X |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | N/A | 4 SFP Ports | Combo |
| Switching Capacity | N/A | 3600 Gbps | 3600 Gbps | 6400 Gbps | 6400 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | 7200 Gbps | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 40G | 40G | 40G/100G | 40G |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 30 lbs | 15 lbs | 28.7 lbs | 30 lbs |
| Width | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 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.