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N9K-X96136YC-R
NEXUS 9500 R SERIES LINECARD 16X10G + 32X10/25G + 4X100G
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N9K-X96136YC-R Overview
N9K-X96136YC-R is an Ethernet module engineered for integration into high-performance Cisco network environments. It offers support for 40Gbps data transfer rates using QSFP+ connectors and is designed to seamlessly expand data center capacity and upgrade server network interfaces with a modular form factor that optimizes space and performance.
This module is compatible with Cisco systems and supports standard TCP/IP protocols along with features such as auto-negotiation, jumbo frames, and QoS. Its plug-and-play installation ensures efficient connectivity in demanding server and network infrastructures, making it an ideal solution for high-speed networking applications.
N9K-X96136YC-R price is $22,865.00, a 47.2% saving from the Cisco list price of $43,336.00. N9K-X96136YC-R is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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N9K-X96136YC-R Specifications
- Product Type
- Network Module
- Module Type
- Ethernet
- Data Rate
- 40G
- Connector Type
- QSFP+
- Supported Protocols
- TCP/IP
- Form Factor
- Modular
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Input Voltage
- 3.3V
- Compatibility
- Cisco
- Max Speed
- 40Gbps
- Supported Features
- Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Interface Ports
- Ethernet
- Expansion Slots
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus N9K-X96136YC-R
- Height
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
N9K-X96136YC-R Use Case
Hyperscale Data Center Spine in Leaf-Spine Architecture
Deploy the N9K-X96136YC-R line card as a high-density spine switch in a leaf-spine fabric supporting 16×10G, 32×10/25G and 4×100G uplinks. This enables non-blocking east-west traffic, seamless scale-out to thousands of servers, and deterministic low latency. Outcome: 2× improvement in aggregate throughput and sub-microsecond latency for high-performance web, AI/ML and virtualization workloads.
Cloud Service Provider Multi-Tenant Edge Aggregation
Use the N9K-X96136YC-R line card at POP aggregation to terminate 16×10G customer access links and 32×10/25G tenant trunks with 4×100G transport uplinks. This allows dynamic bandwidth assignment and per-tenant QoS isolation via EVPN/VRF Lite. Outcome: 40% faster service provisioning, flexible pay-as-you-grow scaling, and strict SLA compliance for multi-tenant cloud services.
Ultra-Low-Latency High-Frequency Trading Backbone
Integrate the N9K-X96136YC-R line card in a financial exchange network to interconnect trading engines over 10/25G with 100G aggregation. Leverage hardware-based VXLAN routing and precision timestamping for sub-microsecond packet forwarding. Outcome: Market-leading order execution speeds, 99.9999% trade reliability, and a significant edge in algorithmic trading performance.
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Product Comparison Table
 N9K-X96136YC-R |  N9K-C9508-FM-R |  N9K-C9516-FM-E= |  N9K-X9636C-RX |  N9K-SC-A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module | Network Module | Supervisor Card |
| Module Type | Ethernet | Fabric Module | Fabric Module | Ethernet | Supervisor/Control Module |
| Data Rate | 40G | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | N/A |
| Connector Type | QSFP+ | QSFP+ | N/A | SFP+ | N/A |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | Ethernet, TCP/IP | Ethernet | TCP/IP, Fibre Channel | N/A |
| Form Factor | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | N/A | 3.3V | N/A |
| Compatibility | Cisco | Cisco Nexus 9508 | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series |
| Max Speed | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | 40Gbps | N/A |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Redundancy, High Availability, Scalability | High availability, scalability, low latency | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | High Availability, In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), Redundancy |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 75W |
| Interface Ports | Ethernet | QSFP+ | N/A | Ethernet | N/A |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus N9K-X96136YC-R | Cisco Nexus 9508 Fabric Module - Redundant | Cisco Nexus 9516 Fabric Module (N9K-C9516-FM-E=) | Cisco Nexus N9K-X9636C-RX | Cisco Nexus N9K-SC-A Supervisor Card |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Ayesha Latif
4
Great flexibility for gradual upgrades.
S
Stefan Muller
5
Stable performance across all port types.
D
Diana Cole
3
Handled east west traffic efficiently.
Z
Zeeshan Rafiq
4
Excellent investment for scalable networks.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Nexus 9500 R Series linecard 16x10G + 32x10/25G + 4x100G (SKU: N9K-X96136YC-R)?
The N9K-X96136YC-R is a high-density modular line card for Cisco Nexus 9500 Series switches, delivering 16×10G, 32×10/25G, and 4×100G fixed ports to support scalable data center architectures.
How many ports and speeds does the N9K-X96136YC-R support?
It provides 16 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, 32 fixed 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet ports, and 4 fixed 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports in a single line card.
Which transceiver modules are compatible with N9K-X96136YC-R?
The line card supports Cisco SFP+, SFP28, and QSFP28 transceivers, including Cisco SFP-10G-SR, SFP-25G-SR, QSFP-100G-SR4, and equivalent third-party optical modules.
Is the N9K-X96136YC-R line card hot-swappable?
Yes. The N9K-X96136YC-R is fully hot-swappable, allowing insertion and removal without powering down the Cisco Nexus 9500 chassis.