Product Type | Data Center Switch |
Model | CISCO N9K-C93600-GX-B1 |
Series | Nexus 9300 |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable - 1U |
Weight | 12.7 kg |
RAM | 32 GB |
Power Type | Hot-swappable power supply (dual redundant supported) |
Operational Power Consumption | 586 Watt |
Maximum Power Consumption | 1071 Watt |
Voltage Required | 100 to 240 VAC |
MTBF | 295515 hours |
CISCO N9K-C93600-GX-B1 400G Switch with QSFP-DD and QSFP28 Ports

Key Benefits

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- Ideal for high-density data centers requiring scalable 100G and 400G connectivity
- Certified TAA compliant and RoHS-compliant, making it suitable for government and regulated industries
- Backed by 1-year limited hardware warranty and engineered for long operating life (MTBF over 295,000 hours)
Product Overview
The CISCO N9K-C93600-GX-B1 is an advanced data center switch offering 28 x QSFP28 and 8 x QSFP-DD ports for versatile deployment scenarios. Supporting configurations like 8x100G-BIDI, 8x100-FR, or 4x400G-DR4, it delivers flexible, high-speed connectivity. With 32 GB RAM, up to 400 Gbps throughput, and robust power handling (up to 1071 W), this unit is optimized for performance and reliability. It meets RoHS and TAA requirements and includes a 1-year limited warranty. Its MTBF of over 295,000 hours makes it a reliable backbone for critical infrastructure.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS software |
Centralized Management Support | Yes with Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
Telemetry Capabilities | Streaming telemetry supported |
Automation Support | Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Python scripting supported |
Licensing Model | Smart Licensing enabled |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.37 in. (44.13 cm) |
Depth | 25.5 in. (64.77 cm) |
Height | 1.72 in. (4.37 cm) |
Operating Temperature | 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -40° to 158°F (-40° to 70°C) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Interfaces
QSFP-DD Ports | 8 x 400/100-Gbps QSFP-DD |
QSFP28 Ports | 28 x 100/40-Gbps QSFP28 |
Management Ports | 1 x RJ-45, 1 x SFP |
USB Ports | 1 x USB Type A |
Serial Console Ports | 1 x RS-232 |
Data Transfer Rate | 400 Gbps |
Data Link Protocol | Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, 40 Gigabit Ethernet, 100 Gigabit Ethernet, 400 Gigabit Ethernet |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Supported |
Secure Boot | Yes |
Trust Anchor Module | Supported |
MACsec Encryption | Supported on select interfaces |
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China / Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CSA, VCCI, CE, FCC Part 15 Class A |
Warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty |