Product Type | Data Center Switch |
Model | N9K-C93600CD-GX |
Series | Cisco Nexus 9300 Series |
Form Factor | 1RU Rack-mountable |
Weight | 18.85 lbs (8.55 kg) |
Power Supply Type | Dual redundant, hot-swappable |
Power Consumption (Typical) | Approximately 530W |
Power Redundancy | Yes |
Hot-swappable Components | Power Supplies, Fans |
Cisco Nexus 9300 28P 100G 8P 400G Switch N9K-C93600CD-GX

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- Supports modern data center needs with high port density in 100G and 400G configurations
- TAA compliance makes it deployable in regulated and government environments
- Manufactured in multiple global locations, offering supply chain flexibility
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 9300 Series N9K-C93600CD-GX is a high-performance network switch with 28 ports of 100G and 8 ports of 400G, designed for data centers and cloud-scale networks. Fully TAA compliant, it supports secure and regulated deployments in government sectors. Manufactured in Brazil, China, or Mexico, this switch is ideal for spine-leaf topologies, offering low latency and scalable bandwidth for demanding workloads.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Capability |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Brazil / China / Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | UL, CSA, CE, FCC Class A, IEC |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Supported |
MACsec Encryption | Supported (hardware capable) |
Control Plane Policing (CoPP) | Yes |
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
Support for Secure Boot | Yes |
Image Signing and Verification | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 36 |
100G Ports | 28 x QSFP28 |
400G Ports | 8 x QSFP-DD |
Expansion Slots | None |
Console Ports | 1 x RJ-45, 1 x USB Type-B |
Management Ports | 1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45) |
USB Ports | 1 x USB Type-A |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 14.4 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 5.76 Bpps |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.4 x 21.8 inches (4.37 x 44.2 x 55.4 cm) |
Rack Units | 1U |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Cooling | Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow (field reversible) |
Fan Modules | 4 (hot-swappable) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, GUI, SNMP, REST APIs |
Cloud Management Options | Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) |
Licensing Model | Smart Licensing with software subscription tiers |
Included Licenses | Base NX-OS features |
Software Upgrade Options | LAN Enterprise and Essentials |