Product Type | Enterprise-Class Switch |
Model | Fabric Interconnect 6536 |
Form Factor | 1U |
Weight | 11.6 Kg |
Power Requirements | AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz (via redundant power supplies) |
Power Consumption (Typical) | Up to 395W |
Processor Type | Quad-Core |
RAM Installed | 32 GB |
MAC Address Table Size | 32000 Entries |
Cisco UCSX Fabric Interconnect 6536 100Gbps 1U Switch, 38 Ports



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- Delivers up to 100 Gbps per port across 36 QSFP28 interfaces for high-speed data center workloads
- Integrated with Cisco UCS Manager/Intersight for simplified infrastructure orchestration
- Built in the U.S. with RoHS and TAA compliance for government and regulated deployments
Product Overview
The Cisco UCSX Fabric Interconnect 6536 is an enterprise-class, high-speed switch tailored for integrated infrastructure like Cisco UCS. With 36 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 ports and support for jumbo frames up to 9216 bytes, it delivers scalable, low-latency networking. Designed with full Layer 2 compliance and managed through Cisco UCS Manager or Intersight, it enhances orchestration and visibility. A quad-core processor and 32 GB RAM ensure strong management responsiveness, while its MAC address table size of 32,000 supports dense traffic environments. RoHS and TAA compliance coupled with U.S. manufacturing underscore its reliability for critical deployments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support |
Compliance & Origin
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | United States |
Certifications | UL, CSA, CE Marking, FCC Part 15 Class A |
Networking Compliance Standards | IEEE 802.1s, 802.1w, 802.1p, 802.1x, 802.1q |
Advanced Security Features
Secure Boot | Yes |
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
AAA Support | Yes (RADIUS, TACACS+) |
Policy-Based Network Control | Yes |
Interfaces
Number of Ports | 38 Total |
QSFP28 Ports | 36 x 40/100-Gbps |
Management Ports | 1 x 1Gb Ethernet (RJ-45), 1 x RJ-45 Console, 1 x USB |
Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbps (per port) |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Data Link Protocols | Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
Jumbo Frame Support | Up to 9216 bytes |
Media Layer Supported | Layer 2 |
Switching Capacity | 7.2 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 2.6 Bpps (billion packets per second) |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 Inches |
Depth | 24.7 Inches |
Height | 1.72 Inches |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 0°C |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 40°C |
Operating Humidity Range | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Cooling Type | Front-to-rear airflow with redundant fans |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco UCS Manager, Cisco Intersight |
Cloud Management | Cisco Intersight (optional subscription) |
Licensing | Smart Licensing enabled |
Included Management Features | Centralized orchestration, network visibility, policy enforcement |