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N9K-C9396PX
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
- 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
- IOS
- N/A
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18 inches | 18 inches | N/A | 18 inches | 14.5 inches |
| 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 |
| IOS | N/A | IP Services | N/A | IP Services | IP Services |
| 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 |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 fixed Ethernet ports with 24 dedicated SFP uplink ports | 16 x 40G fixed data ports; supports 4 x 40G uplink modules | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 550W | 480 W | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 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 |
| Switching Capacity | 3600 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | N/A | 1440 Gbps | 1440 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 7200 Gbps | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1440 Gbps |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 40G | 40G | 40G | 10G |
| Weight | 30 lbs | 25 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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
3
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.