The Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 is a 1RU data center switch with 36 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 ports and 7.2 Tbps of bandwidth, supporting NX-OS and ACI modes. It is used as a spine or high-density 100G leaf in data center fabrics.
Key features
- 36 x 40/100G QSFP28 ports with breakout to 2x50G or 4x10/25G
- 7.2 Tbps bandwidth, over 2.4 bpps forwarding
- 40 MB buffer; 4-core CPU, 24 GB memory, 128 GB SSD
- Up to 2 power supplies (750 W AC, 1100 W AC/DC/HVAC-HVDC)
- NX-OS or ACI mode operation
Specifications
| Access ports | 36 x 40/100G QSFP28 (breakout supported) |
|---|---|
| PoE | No |
| Switching capacity | 7.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding rate | 2.4 bpps |
| Layer | Layer 2/3 (Layer 3 routing requires add-on license) |
| Management | NX-OS or ACI mode |
| Form factor | 1RU |
| Power supply | Up to 2: 750 W AC, 1100 W AC, 1100 W DC or 1100 W HVAC/HVDC; 337 W typical / 719 W max |
| License | L3 routing licenses (subscription or perpetual), e.g. NX-OS-ES-XF / NX-OS-AD-XF |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 17.3 x 1.72 x 24.5 in |
| Weight | 18.8 lb |
| Warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
Frequently asked questions
Do the ports support breakout?
Yes. All 36 ports support breakout, including 2x50G and 4x10/25G.
What modes are supported?
NX-OS mode and ACI mode.
Is Layer 3 routing included?
Layer 3 unicast/multicast routing requires additional licenses.
Source: official Cisco datasheet.
1-year limited hardware warranty
- Access ports:
- 36 x 40/100G QSFP28 (breakout supported)
- PoE:
- No
- Switching capacity:
- 7.2 Tbps
- Layer:
- Layer 2/3 (Layer 3 routing requires add-on license)
- Management:
- NX-OS or ACI mode
- Form factor:
- 1RU
- Power supply:
- Up to 2: 750 W AC, 1100 W AC, 1100 W DC or 1100 W HVAC/HVDC; 337 W typical / 719 W max
- License:
- L3 routing licenses (subscription or perpetual), e.g. NX-OS-ES-XF / NX-OS-AD-XF
