Overview
The Cisco N9K-C93600CD-GX is a high-performance switch designed for large-scale data center environments, offering robust features for advanced routing, high-density connectivity, and network security. It is ideal for cloud service providers, large enterprises, and service providers looking for scalable, secure, and high-performance network infrastructure.
Specifications
- Form Factor: 1U rack-mounted
- Dimensions: 1.73 inches (H) x 17.5 inches (W) x 22.3 inches (D) (44 mm x 445 mm x 567 mm)
- Weight: Approximately 18.7 kg (41.3 lbs)
- Ports and Connectivity
- Network Ports:
- 32 x 100G QSFP28 ports for high-speed data center connectivity
- 4 x 100G QSFP28 uplink ports for further high-bandwidth connections
- 8 x 40G QSFP+ ports for scalable connections and network flexibility
- Management Ports:
- 1 x RJ-45 console port for device management
- 1 x USB port for device configuration and access
- Performance and Capacity
- Switching Capacity: 6.4 Tbps
- Forwarding Rate: 4.7 billion packets per second (Bpps)
- MAC Address Table Size: Up to 1M entries for large-scale environments
- Buffer Memory: 16 GB of dynamic buffer memory for efficient data flow management
- Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features
- Layer 2 Features:
- Support for VLANs, spanning tree (STP, RSTP), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
- Access Control Lists (ACLs) for traffic filtering
- Quality of Service (QoS) for traffic prioritization and congestion management
- Layer 3 Features:
- Supports IPv4 and IPv6 routing
- OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP for dynamic routing
- Static routing for simpler configurations
- ECMP (Equal Cost Multi-Path) routing for improved traffic distribution
- Security Features
- Advanced Security:
- 802.1X authentication for secure device access
- Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI) and DHCP snooping for enhanced security
- MACsec encryption support for secure data transmission
- Network Access Control:
- Role-based access control (RBAC) for restricting access based on user roles
- Secure access for both wired and wireless endpoints
- Power and Environmental
- Power Supply:
- Dual redundant, hot-swappable AC power supplies (1+1 redundant configuration)
- Power Consumption:
- Typical power consumption: 400W
- Maximum power consumption: 700W
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
- Operating Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
- Non-Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Software and Management
- Operating System: Cisco NX-OS for enterprise-level management and automation
- Management Interfaces:
- Command-line Interface (CLI)
- Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
- REST API for integration with third-party management tools
- Cloud and Automation: Integration with Cisco DNA Center for network automation and centralized management
- Monitoring and Analytics:
- Streaming telemetry for real-time network monitoring
- sFlow and SNMP support for network performance and health tracking
- Redundancy and High Availability
- High Availability:
- Dual redundant power supplies and fan modules for continuous operation
- In-service software upgrades (ISSU) for minimal downtime during updates
- Resiliency:
- Stateful failover support for network reliability and uptime
- Hot-swappable components (power supplies, fans) to ensure uninterrupted service
- Other Features
- Scalability: Designed to handle large-scale, high-performance data center and cloud environments
- Virtualization Support: Supports VXLAN, EVPN, and other virtualization technologies for modern data center architectures
- Energy Efficient: Designed for energy efficiency to reduce operational costs in large-scale environments
1-Year Warranty
