Product Type | Data Center Switch |
Series | Cisco Nexus 9300 Series |
Model | N9K-C9336C-FX2-E |
Form Factor | 1RU Rack-mountable |
Weight | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 310W |
Power Consumption (Maximum) | 450W |
Power Supply Type | Dual Redundant Hot-swappable |
Included Power Supplies | 2 (1+1 redundancy) |
Cisco Nexus 9300 Series 36-Port 40/100G QSFP28 Switch

Key Benefits

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- Supports high-speed 40/100G QSFP28 interfaces to meet modern data center bandwidth requirements
- TAA compliance makes it suitable for use in government and regulated sectors
- Part of Cisco’s Nexus 9300 Series, ensuring integration within established enterprise network environments
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C9336C-FX2-E is a high-performance switch in the Nexus 9300 Series, featuring 36 ports of 40/100G QSFP28 for flexible and scalable data center networking. It is TAA-compliant, making it suitable for use in government and regulated industries. Designed for enterprise and cloud environments with dense connectivity needs, this switch supports a variety of deployment models. Manufactured in Brazil, China, or Mexico, it ensures sourcing flexibility across regions. While in-depth technical metrics are unavailable, its port density and compliance features make it a dependable choice for high-speed infrastructures.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Country of Origin | Brazil / China / Mexico |
Compliance Standards | UL 60950-1, UL 62368-1, CSA 22.2 No. 60950-1, EN 60950-1, IEC 60950-1 |
EMC Standards | FCC Part 15, ICES-003, EN 55032, EN 55024, CISPR 32 |
Environmental Compliance | RoHS, WEEE |
Certifications | CE Mark, China RoHS, EAC, RCM, VCCI |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control Lists (ACL) | Yes |
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
Secure Boot | Yes |
Encrypted Management Sessions | SSH v2, HTTPS |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |
MACsec Encryption | Yes (on supported interfaces) |
Interfaces
Total Ports | 36 |
Port Type | QSFP28 |
Port Speed | 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate per Port | Up to 100 Gbps |
Aggregate Throughput | 7.2 Tbps |
Packet Forwarding Rate | 2.2 bpps |
MAC Address Table Size | 128,000 entries |
LAN Interfaces | 36 x QSFP28 (40/100G) |
Management Ports | 1 x RJ-45 console, 1 x USB, 1 x RJ-45 management |
Out-of-Band Management | Yes |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 in (4.37 x 43.94 x 57.15 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 |
Fan Configuration | Hot-swappable redundant fans |
Fan Modules | 6 (5+1 redundancy) |
Cooling Direction | Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow (field reversible) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, DCNM, Cisco ACI Ready |
Licensing Model | Cisco Smart Licensing |
Included Software Features | Base NX-OS features |
Cloud Managed | Optional via Cisco ACI / Nexus Dashboard |