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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.
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N9K-X96136YC-R Specifications
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Weight
- N/A
- Height
- N/A
- Depth
- N/A
- Width
- N/A
- Expansion Slots
- N/A
- Form Factor
- Modular
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 70°C
- Storage Temperature
- -40 to 85°C
- Input Voltage
- 3.3V
- Data Rate
- 40G
- Compatibility
- Cisco
- Module Type
- Ethernet
- Supported Protocols
- TCP/IP
- Supported Features
- Auto-negotiation / Jumbo Frames / QoS
- Interface Ports
- Ethernet
- Connector Type
- QSFP+
- Max Speed
- 40Gbps
- Product Type
- Network Module
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus N9K-X96136YC-R
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
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Ayesha Latif
5
Great flexibility for gradual upgrades.
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Stefan Muller
4
Stable performance across all port types.
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Diana Cole
5
Handled east west traffic efficiently.
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Zeeshan Rafiq
5
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.
What is the maximum system throughput of this line card?
It delivers up to 1.36 Tbps of bidirectional bandwidth and can forward up to 2.04 billion packets per second (Bpps) at line rate.
What are the power consumption specifications?
Typical power consumption is approximately 350 W under full load, with a maximum of 400 W; actual usage depends on port speed and transceiver type.
What cooling and airflow requirements apply?
The N9K-X96136YC-R requires front-to-back airflow provided by Cisco Nexus 9500 Series fan trays and complies with NEBS and ETSI thermal guidelines.
Which chassis and supervisor engines are supported?
This line card is compatible with Cisco Nexus 9500 Series chassis (9504, 9508, 9516) and supervisor modules SUP2-E, SUP2T-EC, SUP2P, and SUP2L.
Does the N9K-X96136YC-R support advanced data center features?
Yes. It supports VXLAN, EVPN, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, QoS, ACLs, IPv4/IPv6 routing, and other industry-standard Cisco NX-OS features.
What is the typical port-to-port latency?
The line card provides low, deterministic latency of less than 2 microseconds at line rate for all port speeds.
Can I deploy the N9K-X96136YC-R in MLAG configurations?
Yes. When paired with compatible supervisor modules, the line card supports Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG) for active-active uplinks.
Which management and automation interfaces are available?
You can manage the line card via Cisco NX-OS CLI, REST APIs, NETCONF, SNMP, and Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM).
What are the primary use cases for this line card?
Ideal for spine-leaf data center topologies, high-density aggregation, cloud fabrics, and service provider edge deployments.
What NX-OS software version is required?
A minimum of Cisco NX-OS Release 7.0(3)I7(1) or later is required to enable full feature support on this line card.
What is the installation and configuration process?
Install the line card in the designated slot of a powered-off or hot-swap-enabled chassis, then configure ports using NX-OS CLI commands under the interface hierarchy.
Does the N9K-X96136YC-R include warranty and technical support?
Yes. It is covered by the Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty and is eligible for Cisco SMARTnet® Service for enhanced support and updates.