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Nexus 9300 with 48p 1/10G SFP+ and 12p 40G QSFP
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- Nexus 9300 with 48p 1/10G SFP+ and 12p 40G QSFP
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N9K-C9396PX Overview
N9K-C9396PX is a high-performance data center switch built on a fixed, scalable architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, ensuring rapid packet switching and low latency for demanding environments. Designed with advanced stacking capabilities and dual redundant power supplies, this switch offers versatile power options and robust scalability to support mission‐critical applications in modern enterprise and cloud infrastructures.
N9K-C9396PX features a dense port configuration with over 48 Ethernet ports for downlink connectivity and 24 dedicated SFP ports for uplink flexibility, delivering exceptional throughput and low latency performance. Its architecture, coupled with optimized switching capacity and expansion options, makes it an ideal solution for large-scale virtualization, high-frequency trading, and other use cases where network performance and reliability are paramount.
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N9K-C9396PX Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Brand
- Cisco
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 550W
- 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-C9396PX
- Uplink Configuration
- 40G
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 24 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 48 fixed Ethernet ports with 24 dedicated SFP uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 3600 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- 7200 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 9396PX Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 30 lbs
N9K-C9396PX Use Case
Spine-Leaf Data Center Fabric for Scalable East-West Traffic
In a large enterprise virtualized data center, IT architects deploy the N9K-C9396PX Nexus 9300 (48p 1/10G SFP+ & 12p 40G QSFP) as leaf switches to aggregate hundreds of blade servers. The 48×10 GbE ports connect VM-hosts, while the 12×40 GbE uplinks feed the spine layer, delivering sub-1 µs latency, linear east-west throughput scale, and VXLAN-based overlay segmentation. Outcome: predictable low-latency performance, seamless multi-tenant isolation, and nondisruptive capacity expansion.
Campus Network Core for High-Bandwidth Multimedia and IoT Services
A global university campus upgrades its core network to support 4K lecture streaming, remote labs, and IoT telemetry. By centralizing aggregation on the N9K-C9396PX Nexus 9300, 48×10 GbE ports link distribution switches and wireless controllers, while 12×40 GbE QSFP uplinks connect to the campus data center. Outcome: simplified topology, guaranteed QoS for video and IoT, and 5× higher bandwidth headroom for future digital-learning initiatives.
High-Performance Computing Cluster Connectivity
A research facility deploying an HPC cluster leverages the N9K-C9396PX Nexus 9300 as top-of-rack switches. Each rack’s compute nodes connect via 48×10 GbE SFP+ for storage and MPI traffic, and 12×40 GbE QSFP ports aggregate to the spine for parallel workload distribution. Outcome: consistent sub-microsecond latency, 1.2 Tbps of bi-directional bandwidth per switch, and automated provisioning through Cisco NX-API for rapid job spin-up and tear-down.
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Product Comparison Table 
| N9K-C9396PX |  N9K-C9316D-GX |  N9K-C9272Q |  N9K-C9372TX |  N9K-C9372PX-E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 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-C9396PX | N9K-C9316D-GX | N9K-C9272Q | N9K-C9372TX | N9K-C9372PX-E |
| Media Type Supported | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Twisted Pair | Combo |
| Memory | 4 GB | 512 MB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 256 MB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 16 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | Over 48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | Over 48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 9396PX Switch | Cisco Nexus 9316D-GX Switch | Cisco Nexus 9K Series N9K-C9272Q Switch | Cisco Nexus 9372TX Switch | Cisco Nexus 9372PX-E Series Data Center Switch |
| 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 | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | Combo |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 40G | 40G | 40G | 10G |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
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Rigorously Tested & Quality Assured
Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Reviews & Ratings
C
Callum Burke
5
48x1/10G-T and 6x40G QSFP+ switch provided flexible connectivity with stable throughput.
D
Damon Rhodes
4
Professional-grade hardware for enterprise access layer deployments.
E
Elliott Ford
5
Handles mixed traffic efficiently with low latency.
F
Finley Grant
5
Easy integration and predictable performance.
G
Gideon Hayes
4
Reliable and stable Cisco solution for access networks.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Nexus 9300 N9K-C9396PX switch?
The Cisco Nexus 9300 N9K-C9396PX is a high-performance, fixed-configuration data center switch offering 48 1/10G SFP+ ports and 12 40G QSFP ports under Cisco NX-OS.
How many 1/10G and 40G ports does the N9K-C9396PX provide?
It provides 48 1/10G SFP+ ports and 12 40G QSFP ports for flexible uplink and server connectivity.
What is the switching capacity and forwarding rate of N9K-C9396PX?
The switch delivers up to 2.88 Tbps of non-blocking switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 1,440 Mpps.
Which network operating system runs on the Nexus 9300 N9K-C9396PX?
It runs Cisco NX-OS, offering advanced programmability, modularity, and comprehensive data center feature sets.
Does the N9K-C9396PX support vPC and MLAG for redundancy?
Yes, it supports Cisco Virtual PortChannel (vPC) and multi-chassis link aggregation (MLAG) for active-active redundancy.
What Layer 2 and Layer 3 features are supported?
It supports comprehensive Layer 2 features (VLAN, STP, VXLAN) and Layer 3 routing (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP) for flexible network designs.
What QoS and traffic management capabilities are available?
The switch offers policy-based QoS, hierarchical scheduling, traffic shaping, and congestion avoidance for predictable performance.
How is the N9K-C9396PX powered and cooled?
It uses dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and front-to-back variable speed fans for efficient data center cooling.
What are the physical dimensions and rack requirements?
It is a 1RU, 17.5-inch-deep switch requiring a standard 19-inch rack and a clearance of 1U above and below for proper airflow.
What management and automation tools are supported?
Management options include CLI, SSH, SNMP, REST API, NX-API, and integration with Ansible, Puppet, and Cisco UCS Director.
Does the switch support advanced telemetry and visibility?
Yes, it supports Cisco Telemetry Streaming, NetFlow, Buffer Monitoring, and SPAN for real-time monitoring and analytics.
What security features are built into the N9K-C9396PX?
It provides role-based access control, Secure Boot, MACsec encryption on SFP+ QSFP ports, and control-plane protection.
What is the typical power consumption of this switch?
Typical power consumption is approximately 325W under full load, varying by traffic mix and module population.
Which transceiver modules are compatible with the N9K-C9396PX?
It is compatible with Cisco 1G/10G SFP+, 10G SFP+ active optical, and 40G QSFP+ transceiver modules.
Can the Nexus 9300 N9K-C9396PX integrate with Cisco ACI?
Yes, it can operate in Cisco ACI mode as a leaf switch, leveraging policy-based automation and fabric management.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco offers a limited lifetime hardware warranty and optional SMARTnet support for rapid advance hardware replacement.