Product Name | Cisco Nexus 9300 HX SP 36-Port 100G QSFP28 Switch |
Manufacturer | Cisco |
Model | N9K-C9336C-FX2 |
Manufacturer Part Number | N9K-C9336C-FX2-H |
Product Type | Fixed-configuration data center switch |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Mounting Type | Rack-mountable |
Device Type | Switch |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 337 Watt |
Power Supply Type | Redundant, hot-pluggable |
Voltage Required | 100 to 240V AC |
Processor Type | Quad-Core CPU |
System Memory (RAM) | 24 GB |
MAC Address Table Size | 256000 entries |
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 352,590 hours |
Cisco Nexus 9300 HX SP 36-Port 100G QSFP28 Switch



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- Ideal for high-throughput environments with 36 ports of 40/100G QSFP28 connectivity
- Built for reliability and uptime with an MTBF of 352,590 hours and enterprise-grade components
- Future-ready design with architectural flexibility, programmability, and TAA compliance for regulatory assurance
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 9300 Series HX SP is a fixed-configuration switch optimized for high-speed data center environments. Featuring 36 QSFP28 ports capable of 40/100G throughput, this switch supports high scalability with a MAC address table size of up to 256,000 entries. It is powered by a quad-core processor and 24 GB of system memory, ensuring robust data handling, while architectural flexibility and intelligent buffer management contribute to optimized performance in heavily virtualized or multi-tenant network configurations.
With a range of supported interfaces—including QSFP28, RJ-45, SFP+, USB, and RS-232 serial—it supports broad interoperability. The switch also includes built-in support for advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols, and is managed remotely via HTTP/HTTPS. Designed for continuous operation, it boasts an impressive MTBF of 352,590 hours and operates reliably within a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C. RoHS compliant and TAA approved, it ensures long-term regulatory relevance for enterprise and government installations.
Thanks to its 1RU form factor and 337W power requirements, the Cisco Nexus 9300 Series HX SP offers high-performance switching in a compact, energy-efficient design. This makes it an excellent choice for data center upgrades, software-defined networking deployments, and cloud-scale infrastructures.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 inches (439.42 mm) |
Depth | 24.5 inches (622.3 mm) |
Height | 1.72 inches (43.7 mm) |
Weight | 22.5 lbs (approximate) |
Operating Temperature (Min) | 0°C |
Operating Temperature (Max) | 40°C |
Storage Temperature (Min) | -40°C |
Storage Temperature (Max) | 70°C |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Noise Level | 65 dB typical |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Remote Management Protocols | HTTP, HTTPS |
Management Interface | CLI, SNMP, Telnet, SSH, HTTP/HTTPS |
Supported Management Tools | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), NX-OS CLI |
Licensing Model | Smart Licensing with optional Cisco DNA software |
Interfaces
Port Count | 36 x QSFP28 |
Interface Types | QSFP28, RJ-45, SFP+, USB, RS-232 Serial |
SFP+ Ports | 1 |
Transceiver Module Slots Type | QSFP28 |
Data Transfer Rate Per Port | Up to 100 Gbps |
Total Switching Capacity | 7.2 Tbps (theoretical max) |
Forwarding Rate | 2.8 Bpps (billion packets per second) |
Data Link Protocols | Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
Media Layer Supported | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | CHINA / MEXICO |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CE, FCC Class A, VCCI, RCM, BSMI |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Yes |
802.1X Network Access Control | Yes |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI) | Yes |
Storm Control | Yes |
Control Plane Policing (CoPP) | Yes |
MACsec Encryption | Yes (on select ports) |