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N9K-C9396TX
Cisco N9K-C9396TX N9300 48-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch,...
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N9K-C9396TX provides 48 fixed 100M/1/10GBASE-T access ports in a managed, 2U data center chassis. Base NX-OS operation supplies Layer 2 switching; advanced routing requires separate licensing. The Nexus 9396TX uses an uplink-module bay rather than built-in uplink cages, so the hardware configuration must include an appropriate module. Compatible configurations provide six or twelve 40G connections, or four 100G connections, without changing the copper access interfaces. Within the Nexus 9300 family, the switch serves top-of-rack, middle-of-row and leaf deployments connecting copper-equipped rack or blade servers. The discontinued N9K-C9396PX sibling instead carries 48 SFP+ access interfaces. These copper ports carry network traffic without supplying PoE to attached equipment.
N9K-C9396TX price for new stock is $9,964.50. N9K-C9396TX refurb price is $201.58. N9K-C9396TX is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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1920 Gbps maximum switching capacity accommodates the supported access and uplink configuration, while forwarding performance exceeds 1500 Mpps. 712W maximum AC input draw sets the upper electrical-planning figure; typical AC input draw is 427W, so typical consumption should not replace the maximum when allocating circuit capacity. N9K-C9396TX combines 16 GB of DRAM with a 64 GB SSD for operating-system and configuration storage. The maximum MAC address scale is 96000 entries, with achievable scale dependent on the system forwarding mode. Management includes console access, CLI sessions over SSH or Telnet, and JSON or XML remote procedure calls over HTTP or HTTPS. Full OSPF, EIGRP and BGP operation requires the corresponding routing entitlement rather than the base hardware alone. Three fan modules cool the chassis, and the operating environment must remain between 0°C and 40°C. Physical hardware stacking is not provided.
ORM Systems supplies N9K-C9396TX new sealed with up to a 3-year extended warranty or certified refurbished with up to a 1-year warranty; both conditions include 30-day returns, terms apply. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, every port linking at rated speed, clean boot, module bay recognition, PSU status and fan status, with firmware verified and configuration wiped to factory default. Specify the condition and complete hardware configuration on the purchase order; Cisco's original 1-year limited hardware warranty and Cisco service ended April 30, 2023. Enterprise and volume orders can use PO acceptance, government Net-30 and RMA with advance replacement, with regional stock and RMA across the UK, EU, US and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 48 x 100M/1/10GBASE-T / modular uplink bay |
Max Power Draw | 712W |
Cooling | 3 fan modules |
Lifecycle Status | Cisco support ended April 30, 2023 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C93108TC-FX3P |
When standardizing replacement hardware across racks with different port orientations, distinguish port-side intake from port-side exhaust before assigning stock. N9K-C9300-FAN2 provides intake airflow, while N9K-C9300-FAN2-B provides exhaust airflow. Match the selected direction to the rack's hot-aisle and cold-aisle arrangement, then specify the fan-module PID on the purchase order.
When preparing replacement switches through an automated staging process, Power-On Auto Provisioning can install software images and configuration files during initial deployment. Keep the intended NX-OS image and provisioning configuration together in the staging plan. Verify that the purchasing and staging teams specify the same software requirements before issuing the purchase order.
Native 2.5G or 5G copper access
N9K-C9396TX supports 100M/1/10G copper link rates, not 2.5G or 5G. N9K-C93108TC-FX3P adds those intermediate speeds while retaining 48 copper access ports.
Four-way 10G uplink breakout
The 40G uplink-module ports do not support four-port 10G breakout. A QSFP-to-SFP adapter can convert a compatible port to one 10G connection, not four.
An active Cisco support contract
N9K-C9396TX passed its last date of support on April 30, 2023, so Cisco service has ended. N9K-C93108TC-FX3P is the current migration endpoint.
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| N9K-C9396TX |  N9K-C9372PX-E |  N9K-C92304QC |  N9K-C9396PX |  N9K-C9372PX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 571 mm | 571 mm | 571 mm. | 571 mm | 571 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 89 mm | 44 mm | 89 mm | 89 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N9K-C9396TX | N9K-C9372PX-E | N9K-C92304QC | N9K-C9396PX | N9K-C9372PX |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Power Consumption | 712W | 537W | 720W | 455W | 537W |
| Switching Capacity | 1920 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 6100 Gbps | 1920 Gbps | 1440 Gbps |
| Width | 445 mm | 439 mm | 445 mm | 445 mm | 439 mm |
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Reviewed on the 7 January 2017
48x1/10G-T and 8x40G QSFP switch provided flexible and stable connectivity.
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Reliable performance and low-latency operation.
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Professional-grade hardware suitable for enterprise access layers.
N9K-C9396TX identifies the Nexus 9000 family's 9396TX model with 48 copper 100M/1/10GBASE-T access ports. N9K references the product family, while C9396TX identifies the switch model rather than 96 copper access ports. An additional uplink module and advanced routing entitlements must be specified separately from the base hardware.
The Nexus 9396TX supports NX-OS management through the console, CLI over SSH or Telnet, and JSON or XML remote procedure calls over HTTP or HTTPS. ACI provides a separate policy-based operating mode. Specify the intended operating mode and management-access requirements before preparing the switch configuration for deployment.
Yes, N9K-C9396TX ended Cisco sales on May 1, 2018, and passed its last date of support on April 30, 2023. Software maintenance ended May 1, 2019, and security support ended April 30, 2023. Hardware purchases do not restore Cisco service eligibility after those milestones.
ORM Systems offers N9K-C9396TX new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units. Returns are accepted within 30 days for either condition; terms apply. Cisco's original 1-year limited hardware warranty and Cisco service ended April 30, 2023.
N9K-C9396TX includes base NX-OS features; advanced functions require separate entitlements. DCN Essentials or DCN Advantage subscriptions have a 3-year minimum, while DCN Advantage and NX-OS Advantage perpetual licenses have no subscription term. Existing LAN Enterprise entitlements require verification, and a refurbished hardware order does not establish software-license portability.
N9K-C9396TX accepts N9K-M6PQ or N9K-M6PQ-E for six 40G ports, N9K-M12PQ for twelve 40G ports, or N9K-M4PC-CFP2 for four 100G ports. An uplink module is required for normal operation. The module choice determines uplink connectivity, and compatible optics must be included separately in the hardware configuration.
No, the Nexus 9396TX does not support four-way 10G breakout on its 40G uplink-module ports. A QSFP-to-SFP adapter can provide one 10G connection on a compatible port instead. Specify native 40G connectivity or a single supported 10G conversion rather than four independent 10G interfaces.
Yes, N9K-C9396TX supports two power supplies in a 1+1 redundant arrangement. AC and DC supply options are available, but AC and DC supplies must not be mixed within the same chassis. Confirm the supplied power configuration, matching airflow direction and required input-power connections before placing the order.
Yes, N9K-C9396TX can run full OSPF, EIGRP and BGP with the appropriate additional routing entitlement. The base hardware PID does not itself include that advanced routing license. Verify the installed NX-OS release and applicable entitlement before treating the switch as ready for a routed production deployment.
N9K-C9396TX has 48 copper 100M/1/10GBASE-T access ports, whereas N9K-C9396PX has 48 pluggable 1/10G SFP+ access ports. Both models are discontinued. The TX model matches existing copper-equipped server connections; the PX model matches existing installations that require SFP+ server interfaces rather than copper access ports.
N9K-C93128TX supplies 96 copper access ports, while N9K-C9396TX supplies 48, making access-port density the principal difference in this comparison. Both support 100M/1/10GBASE-T connections and are discontinued. Existing installations requiring more copper connections distinguish the 96-port model from the smaller 48-port access configuration.
N9K-C93108TC-FX3P adds native 2.5G and 5G copper access speeds that N9K-C9396TX does not support; both provide 48 copper access ports. The FX3P model is the current migration endpoint. Existing 100M/1/10G replacement requirements distinguish the older switch from new requirements for intermediate multigigabit copper connections.
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