Product Type | Data Center Switch |
Model | N9K-C9332D-GX2B |
Series | Cisco Nexus 9300 Series |
Form Factor | 1RU Rack-mountable |
Switching Capacity | 25.6 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 10.8 Bpps |
Power Supply Options | Dual redundant (1+1) hot-swappable AC or DC |
Typical Power Consumption | 1086W |
Maximum Power Consumption | 2055W |
Fan Type | Hot-swappable redundant (N+1) fan trays |
Cisco Nexus 9300 Series 32-Port 400G QSFP-DD Switch

Key Benefits

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- Delivers ultra-high 400G performance across 32 ports for scalable networking
- TAA compliance ensures readiness for government and enterprise deployments
- Cisco's Nexus 9300 platform offers proven switching reliability and infrastructure support
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 9300 Series 32-Port 400G QSFP-DD Switch (model N9K-C9332D-GX2B) is engineered for high-performance networking in enterprise and cloud-scale environments. With 32 ports of 400G QSFP-DD connectivity, this switch provides exceptional bandwidth and aggregation, supporting complex application demands and scalable architectures. It is TAA compliant and manufactured across Brazil, China, and Mexico for operational flexibility and compliance assurance.
Optimized for spine-leaf architectures and software-defined networking, the Nexus 9300 Series ensures adaptability and reduced network complexity. Its energy efficiency and dense form factor make it suitable for deployment in large-scale data centers with focus on long-term return on investment (ROI). Designed to support evolving workloads, this model enables cost-effective scaling in high-throughput environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Advanced Security Features
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Yes - IPv4, IPv6, MAC |
Traffic Segmentation | VRF support for Layer 3 segmentation |
Encrypted Traffic Analytics (ETA) | Yes |
MACsec Encryption | Yes (802.1AE on all ports) |
TrustSec Support | Yes |
Wireless Features
Integrated Wireless Features |
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Country of Origin | Brazil / China / Mexico |
Certifications | RoHS, NEBS Level 3, UL, FCC Class A, CE, VCCI, BSMI |
EMI Standard | EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A |
Safety Compliance | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 |
Interfaces
Port Configuration | 32 x 400G QSFP-DD |
Breakout Support | Yes (4x100G, 2x200G, 4x25G) |
Max Number of Ports (with Breakout) | 128 x 100G ports |
Port Speed | 400G Ethernet |
Interface Types | QSFP-DD (Double Density) |
Line-rate Support | Yes, on all ports |
MAC Addresses Supported | 272,000 |
Forwarding Tables | Unified CAM table for Layer 2, Layer 3, ACLs |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco Nexus Dashboard and CLI |
Supported Licensing Models | Cisco Smart Licensing |
Telemetry Capabilities | Streaming telemetry (gRPC, NetFlow) |
Network Insight Visibility | Supported via Cisco Nexus Dashboard |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 in (4.37 x 43.94 x 57.15 cm) |
Weight | 32.6 lbs (14.8 kg) |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 95% (noncondensing) |
Altitude | Up to 13,123 ft (4000 m) |
Airflow | Front-to-back or back-to-front |
Cooling | Redundant variable-speed fan trays |