Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C9396TX is a high-performance, fixed-configuration data center switch designed for leaf and spine architectures. It offers 48 fixed 1/10GBase-T copper ports and 6 fixed 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks. This model delivers up to 2.88 Tbps switching capacity and supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features including VXLAN, EVPN, and programmability for modern cloud-scale environments.
Product Features
48 x 1/10GBase-T copper ports for flexible server connectivity
6 x 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports for high-throughput aggregation
Switching capacity up to 2.88 Tbps with low latency
Supports VXLAN, EVPN, segment routing, and advanced routing protocols
Equipped with quad-core CPU, 16 GB RAM, and 64 GB SSD for programmability
Advanced telemetry and network visibility capabilities
Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Model | N9K-C9396TX |
| Switching Capacity | 2.88 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Over 2.1 Bpps |
| Access Ports | 48 x 1/10GBase-T copper |
| Uplink Ports | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 |
| Packet Buffer | 35 MB |
| CPU / Memory / Storage | Quad-core x86, 16 GB RAM, 64 GB SSD |
| Max IPv4/IPv6 Routes | Up to 512,000 |
| Max MAC Address Table | Up to 128,000 |
| ACL Entries | Up to 4,000 |
| Power Supplies | Dual hot-swappable (AC/DC) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 in (1RU) |
Similar Model Comparison
| Model | Access Ports | Uplink Ports | Key Features |
| N9K-C9396TX | 48 x 1/10GBase-T | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | High-density copper access |
| N9K-C9396PX | 48 x 10G SFP+ | 12 x 40/100G QSFP28 | Higher uplink density |
| N9K-C93180YC-EX | 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | Fiber-based access |
Latest Models in Nexus 9300 Series
| Model | Highlights | Port Configuration |
| N9K-C9396TX | High-density 1/10G copper | 48 x 1/10GBase-T + 6 x 40/100G |
| N9K-C9396PX | High uplink density fiber | 48 x 10G SFP+ + 12 x QSFP28 |
| N9K-C93180YC-EX | 25G fiber access with 100G uplinks | 48 x 1/10/25G + 6 x 40/100G |
