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N9K-C9396TX-B18Q
Cisco N9K-C9396TX-B18Q Nexus 9300 Two-Switch 48-Port 10 Giga...
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N9K-C9396TX-B18Q is a two-switch data center bundle containing eight QSFP-40G-SR-BD transceivers, with each chassis providing 48 copper ports supporting 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps connections. The managed Nexus 9300 switches run NX-OS, with a default Layer 2 feature set and separately licensed routing capabilities. Each chassis occupies a 2U rack position and connects server interfaces rather than supplying endpoint power. Modular uplinks support different aggregation connections: N9K-M12PQ provides twelve 40G QSFP+ ports, while N9K-M4PC-CFP2 provides four 100G CFP2 ports. The discontinued N9K-C9396PX uses SFP+ server connections instead of copper. Within the Nexus 9000 family, this configuration addresses top-of-rack, middle-of-row and end-of-row server connectivity where retaining 10GBASE-T connections is part of the hardware requirement.
N9K-C9396TX-B18Q price for new stock is $47,355.00. N9K-C9396TX-B18Q refurb price is $23,672.25. N9K-C9396TX-B18Q is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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1920 Gbps switching capacity is available per chassis at the maximum supported configuration, rather than as a combined bundle rating. Over 1500 Mpps forwarding performance supports packet processing independently of the bandwidth figure. 712W maximum AC input draw establishes the electrical planning figure for each switch, while 427W typical draw describes a different operating condition. N9K-C9396TX-B18Q contains switches with 16 GB of DRAM, a 64 GB SSD and a dual-core 2.5 GHz processor for system software and control functions. NX-OS separates routing protocols into individual processes and supports restarting a failed process without losing its state. Administration through iAPI uses JSON or XML remote procedure calls over HTTP/HTTPS. A maximum of 96000 MAC entries supports address learning, while 4096 VLANs provide segmentation capacity. Maximum forwarding-resource scale depends on the selected system forwarding mode, so simultaneous scale requirements need to be checked against the intended configuration.
ORM Systems supplies N9K-C9396TX-B18Q new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new units and up to 1 year on certified refurbished units; returns are available for 30 days on every condition, with terms applying. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, including module bay recognition, with firmware verified and configurations wiped to factory default. Specify the condition, bundle quantity and selected uplink card PIDs on the purchase order before release. For enterprise and volume orders, POs are accepted, Net-30 is available for government, and RMA with advance replacement is supported through regional stock and RMA coverage in the UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 48 x 100M/1/10GBASE-T per switch; modular uplinks |
Max Power Draw | 712W per switch |
Cooling | 3 fans per switch |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended April 30, 2023 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C93108TC-FX3P |
When several racks use different hot-aisle orientations, cooling direction becomes an ordering requirement. N9K-C9300-FAN2 provides port-side intake, while N9K-C9300-FAN2-B provides port-side exhaust. Standardize the fan selection against each rack's airflow arrangement, and specify the required direction for every chassis before approving the PO.
When multiple switches must enter a staging sequence with consistent images and configurations, Power-On Auto Provisioning automates image upgrades and configuration-file installation during initial deployment. Define the approved image, configuration files and provisioning workflow before shipment, and specify the required staging state on the PO.
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Cisco service for this bundle ended April 30, 2023. N9K-C93108TC-FX3P is the current hardware migration endpoint; specify switch quantities separately when replacing the original two-switch bundle.
Four-way 10G uplink breakout
The 40G ports on N9K-M6PQ, N9K-M6PQ-E and N9K-M12PQ do not support four-way 10G breakout. Plan individual connections without treating one uplink port as four server interfaces.
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| N9K-C9396TX-B18Q |  N9K-C9372TX-E-B18Q |  N9K-C9348-FX-B24C |  N9K-C9396TX |  N9K-C9332C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 571 mm | 571 mm | 499 mm | 571 mm | 581 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 2U | Desktop |
| Height | 89 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 89 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N9K-C9396TX-B18Q | N9K-C9372TX-E-B18Q | N9K-C9348-FX-B24C | N9K-C9396TX | N9K-C9332C |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | 24 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Power Consumption | 712W per switch | 694W | 287W per switch | 712W | 700W |
| Switching Capacity | 1920 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 696 Gbps per switch | 1920 Gbps | 6400 Gbps |
| Width | 445 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm | 445 mm | 439 mm |
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N9K-C9396TX-B18Q identifies a Nexus 9000 bundle: N9K names the family, C9396TX identifies the 9396TX copper switch, and B18Q identifies two switches with eight QSFP-40G-SR-BD transceivers. Each chassis has 48 server-facing ports; the suffix describes bundle contents rather than a software license tier.
The Nexus 9300 supports NX-OS management through iAPI remote procedure calls using JSON or XML over HTTP/HTTPS. Power-On Auto Provisioning handles initial image upgrades and configuration-file installation. Specify the intended management and provisioning workflow during staging, and keep Layer 3 feature licensing separate from the management interface.
N9K-C9396TX-B18Q is discontinued: end of sale was May 1, 2018, and Cisco support ended April 30, 2023. Software maintenance ended May 1, 2019, and vulnerability support ended April 30, 2023. Ordering this bundle does not restore eligibility for ongoing Cisco service.
ORM Systems offers N9K-C9396TX-B18Q new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty, or certified refurbished with up to 1 year. Returns are available for 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco's original 1-year limited hardware warranty no longer provides coverage because Cisco service ended April 30, 2023.
N93-LAN1K9 enables enhanced Layer 3 functions, including full OSPF, EIGRP and BGP, on the switches in N9K-C9396TX-B18Q. Other software packaging includes NX-OS-ES-XF Essential and NX-OS-AD-XF Advantage. The hardware bundle name does not identify an advanced software entitlement, so specify the required license separately on the order.
N9K-C9396TX-B18Q supports N9K-M6PQ and N9K-M6PQ-E with six 40G QSFP+ ports, N9K-M12PQ with twelve 40G QSFP+ ports, or N9K-M4PC-CFP2 with four 100G CFP2 ports per chassis. Each switch requires an uplink module for normal operation. Specify the selected card explicitly rather than treating the included transceivers as an uplink card.
Each switch in N9K-C9396TX-B18Q has a maximum AC input draw of 712W and a typical AC input draw of 427W. Size each electrical feed and cabinet thermal allocation against the maximum rather than the typical figure, and confirm input voltage against the selected power configuration before ordering.
Each Nexus 9396TX chassis occupies 2U and measures 89 mm high, 445 mm wide and 571 mm deep. The bundle contains two separate chassis, so allocate a mounting position for each device. Check cabinet depth, cable clearance and airflow orientation before finalizing the rack layout and purchase order.
No, N9K-C9396TX-B18Q cannot use the 40G ports on N9K-M6PQ, N9K-M6PQ-E or N9K-M12PQ for four-way 10G breakout. Those ports do not provide four independent 10G interfaces through a breakout cable. Check the required number of individual connections before selecting the uplink card and cabling arrangement.
Each switch in N9K-C9396TX-B18Q provides 48 copper server ports, while the discontinued N9K-C9396PX provides 48 SFP+ server ports. This distinction concerns the server connection medium rather than bundle-wide capacity. The copper bundle addresses existing 10GBASE-T connections; the fiber model corresponds to installed environments using pluggable server optics.
Each switch in N9K-C9396TX-B18Q has 48 copper server ports, while the discontinued N9K-C93128TX has 96 copper server ports in one chassis. Compare the required density per device rather than adding bundle members together. The former addresses paired lower-density connections; the latter corresponds to denser legacy server aggregation.
N9K-C93108TC-FX3P supports 2.5G and 5G copper connections alongside 100M, 1G and 10G, while each N9K-C9396TX-B18Q switch supports 100M, 1G and 10G copper connections. The current successor accommodates intermediate multigigabit speeds; the discontinued bundle corresponds to existing server connections that use its original supported speeds.
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