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N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3
Cisco N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 Nexus 9300 48-Port 10 Gigabit Ethern...
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N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 combines a cold-air-intake configuration with 48 fixed 1/10G SFP+ server connections in a 2U data center switch. Enhanced Layer 3 supplies the routing license, while N9K-M12PQ provides the twelve-port 40G uplink configuration through a removable card rather than built-in uplink cages. The Nexus 9300 supports optical and direct-attach server connectivity for top-of-rack, middle-of-row and end-of-row installations; copper RJ-45 server connections and PoE output are absent. Cisco Nexus 9000 environments can also use the switch as a leaf in a leaf-and-spine architecture. The discontinued N9K-C9396PX-FA-L3 is the corresponding hot-air-exhaust variant, making airflow direction the distinction when matching an existing installation. Server-facing connections remain fixed while the uplink card determines connectivity toward aggregation or spine switches.
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1920 Gbps switching capacity accommodates the server-facing and uplink fabric, while forwarding exceeds 1500 Mpps for packet-processing workloads. 455W maximum power draw provides the rack-circuit sizing ceiling; 232W typical consumption represents a different operating point, not a substitute for maximum-load planning. OSPF, EIGRP and BGP support routed operation under the Enhanced Layer 3 entitlement. N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 uses 16 GB of DRAM and a 64 GB SSD for its operating environment. Forwarding-mode selection affects scale, with maximum ceilings of 128000 LPM routes, 208000 IP host entries and 96000 MAC address entries; these are separate resources rather than additive routing capacities. The switch also supports 1000 VRF instances for routing separation. LACP supports aggregated links, while Rapid PVST+ and MST provide spanning-tree choices. Administrators can work through the serial console or remote CLI, and the AC configuration accepts 100-240V input for connection to an appropriate rack power circuit.
ORM Systems offers N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to 1 year, plus 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, with power-on and POST, rated-speed port links, clean boot and optics bay recognition checked; firmware is verified and configuration wiped to factory default. Specify condition, quantity and included components on the purchase order; Cisco's original 1-year limited hardware warranty ended with manufacturer support on April 30, 2023. Enterprise and volume orders can use accepted POs, Net-30 for government and RMA with advance replacement.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
License Tier | Enhanced Layer 3 |
Port Configuration | 48 x 1/10G SFP+ / 12 x 40G through N9K-M12PQ |
Max Power Draw | 455W |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended April 30, 2023 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C93180YC-FX3 through the EX / FX migration chain |
When an existing server environment retains duplex multimode fiber, QSFP-40G-SR-BD provides a 40G connection over OM3 runs reaching 100 m. Connector type and installed fiber length determine whether that option fits the existing plant, so specify the transceiver PID and verify each intended cable run before issuing the purchase order.
When replacement hardware must be prepared before joining an established environment, Power-On Auto Provisioning can install software images and configuration files during initial deployment. Prepare the intended image, startup configuration and provisioning infrastructure in advance, then include the required staging and acceptance checks with the hardware purchase order.
When several existing switches must join a common management workflow, Cisco DCNM LAN provides a centralized administration option with the chassis-based DCNM-LAN-N93-K9 license. Treat that management entitlement separately from routing functionality, and specify the required management integration and software entitlement alongside the hardware quantities on the purchase order.
Native 25G server connections
The fixed SFP+ downlinks stop at 10G. Current N9K-C93180YC-FX3 provides 1/10/25G server connections and is the migration-chain endpoint beyond the discontinued EX and FX generations.
Active Cisco hardware support
Cisco service ended April 30, 2023. Current N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is the migration-chain alternative; purchasing remaining reseller stock does not restore manufacturer support for this retired switch.
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| N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 |  N9K-C93180YC-EX |  N9K-C9364C-H1 |  N9K-C9372PX-E |  N9K-C93180YC-FX3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 571 mm | 571 mm | 566 mm | 571 mm | 496 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 25 Gigabit Ethernet | 100 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 25 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 89 mm | 44 mm | 86 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 | N9K-C93180YC-EX | N9K-C9364C-H1 | N9K-C9372PX-E | N9K-C93180YC-FX3 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 24 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Power Consumption | 455W | 470W | 1100W | 537W | 600W |
| Switching Capacity | 1920 Gbps | 3600 Gbps | 12800 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 3600 Gbps |
| Width | 445 mm | 439 mm | 442 mm | 439 mm | 440 mm |
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N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 identifies the Nexus 9396PX configuration with cold-air intake and an Enhanced Layer 3 license: N9K-C9396PX identifies the switch, BA selects cold-air intake, and L3 denotes the routing license. The configuration combines 48 fixed 1/10G SFP+ server ports with twelve 40G uplinks supplied through N9K-M12PQ.
N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 supports the NX-OS CLI over serial console, SSHv2 or Telnet, plus SNMP, NETCONF/XML and NX-API. Central management integrates with Cisco DCNM LAN, Cisco Prime Infrastructure and the Cisco networking plug-in for OpenStack. Bash and Python shells provide additional programmable administration paths for established operational workflows.
N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 is discontinued and no longer supported by Cisco: end of sale was May 1, 2018, and the last date of support was April 30, 2023. Those milestones apply to the complete PID, including its airflow and license suffixes. Remaining reseller inventory does not reopen Cisco service eligibility.
N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 carries Enhanced Layer 3 associated with N93-LAN1K9; separate options include NX-OS Essential (NX-OS-ES-XF) and NX-OS Advantage (NX-OS-AD-XF). Enhanced Layer 3 includes full OSPF, EIGRP and BGP. Specify the intended software entitlement explicitly rather than treating an installed NX-OS image as proof of licensed feature coverage.
N9K-M12PQ supplies twelve 40G QSFP+ uplinks for the Nexus 9396PX configuration. The card is removable and must be installed for normal switch operation, not just for upstream traffic. Select optics to match the fiber plant; QSFP-40G-SR-BD supports duplex multimode connectivity, while QSFP-40G-SR4 uses an MPO connector.
N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 supports two internal power supplies in a 1+1 redundant arrangement; N9K-PAC-650W-B is the cold-air-intake AC option. Confirm the installed supply quantity and matching airflow components on the order. Support for redundant operation does not establish how many supplies are included with an individual new or refurbished unit.
N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 supports full OSPF, EIGRP and BGP through its Enhanced Layer 3 entitlement, with VXLAN also associated with that license. Forwarding-mode selection affects scale. The maximum LPM route ceiling is 128000, while IP host entries are a separate resource; the two figures should not be combined into one routing-capacity claim.
The Nexus 9396PX occupies two rack units and measures 89 mm high, 445 mm wide and 571 mm deep. N9K-C9300-RMK is the rack-mount kit option. Allow additional working space for cabling, power connections and access to removable components, and confirm mounting hardware inclusion before the order is released.
N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 uses cold-air intake, whereas N9K-C9396PX-FA-L3 uses hot-air exhaust. Both configurations carry Enhanced Layer 3 and the twelve-port 40G uplink configuration, and both are discontinued. BA matches an existing cold-air-intake arrangement; FA matches the opposing airflow arrangement when identifying hardware for an established installation.
N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 uses twelve 40G uplinks through N9K-M12PQ, whereas N9K-C9372PX has six fixed 40G uplinks. Both switches are discontinued. The six-port fixed arrangement matches installations with fewer aggregation connections, while the twelve-port removable-card arrangement matches existing environments that require the larger uplink configuration and its separate card architecture.
N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 has 1/10G server-facing connections, whereas N9K-C93180YC-FX3 supports 1/10/25G server-facing connections. The former is discontinued; the latter remains available and is the migration-chain endpoint beyond the discontinued EX and FX generations. Existing 10G estates may require matching legacy hardware, while native 25G server attachment requires the newer capability.
ORM Systems offers N9K-C9396PX-BA-L3 new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty, or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Both conditions include 30-day returns; terms apply. Cisco's original 1-year limited hardware warranty is no longer active because Cisco service ended April 30, 2023.
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