High-Performance Cisco Switch N9K-C9396PX 96x10G Ports , Low
Latency & VXLAN Support For Data Centers
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C9396PX is a high-density, low-latency 10G
Ethernet switch designed for modern data centers, cloud
environments, and enterprise networks. With 96 flexible 10G ports,
3.6Tbps throughput, and microsecond-level latency, it delivers
exceptional performance for bandwidth-intensive applications,
virtualization, and high-frequency trading.
Key Features & Benefits
✔ High-Speed Connectivity – 48x SFP+ (fiber) & 48x 10G BASE-T
(copper) ports, with optional breakout to 40G/100G for future
scalability.
✔ Ultra-Low Latency – Optimized for HPC, AI/ML, and financial
trading with consistent microsecond-level response times.
✔ VXLAN & EVPN Support – Enables network virtualization,
multi-tenant segmentation, and seamless cloud integration.
✔ Cisco ACI-Ready – Works with Application Centric Infrastructure
(ACI) for automated, policy-driven networking.
✔ Enterprise-Grade Security – MACsec encryption, role-based access
control (RBAC), and micro-segmentation.
✔ Energy Efficient – 80 PLUS Platinum power supplies & adaptive
cooling reduce operational costs.
Technical Specifications (N9K-C9396PX)
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Port Configuration | 48x SFP+ + 48x 10G BASE-T |
| Throughput | 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 2.7 Bpps |
| Latency | <1 microsecond (cut-through) |
| Power Supply | 1+1 or 2+2 Redundant (1100W) |
| Cooling | Hot-swappable fans |
| OS Support | Cisco NX-OS, ACI Mode |
| Security | MACsec, ACLs, CoPP |
Ideal Use Cases
✅ Data Center Spine-Leaf Architecture – High-bandwidth
core/aggregation layer.
✅ Cloud & Virtualized Environments – Supports VMware, Kubernetes,
and OpenStack.
✅ High-Frequency Trading (HFT) – Ultra-low latency for financial
networks.
✅ AI/ML Workloads – Optimized for distributed computing and
storage.
Why Choose the Cisco N9K-C9396PX?
This Cisco switch combines performance, scalability, and
automation, making it ideal for enterprises requiring high-density
10G connectivity, SDN capabilities, and secure, low-latency
networking.
Upgrade your network infrastructure with the Cisco Nexus
N9K-C9396PX—engineered for speed, reliability, and next-gen data
center demands.
