Cisco Switch With 21.6Tbps Throughput & Low Latency N9K-C93600CD-GX
Cisco Switch With 21.6Tbps Throughput & Low Latency N9K-C93600CD-GX
The Cisco Nexus 93600CD-GX (N9K-C93600CD-GX) is a next-generation 400G data center switch designed for high-performance computing, AI/ML workloads, and large-scale cloud environments. With 21.6 Tbps throughput and cut-through switching for microsecond-level latency, it ensures seamless scalability for bandwidth-intensive applications.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ Ultra-High Density 400G Ports – 48x QSFP-DD ports, configurable as 400G, 200G, or 100G via breakout cables.
✅ Industry-Leading Performance – 10.8 Bpps forwarding rate supports high-speed data transfer with minimal delay.
✅ Cloud & Automation Ready – Integrates with Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) and supports VXLAN EVPN for software-defined networking.
✅ Enterprise-Grade Security – Features MACsec encryption and advanced telemetry for real-time traffic monitoring.
✅ Energy Efficient – Optimized power consumption with redundant, hot-swappable cooling and power supplies.
Technical Specifications (N9K-C93600CD-GX)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Port Configuration | 48x 400G QSFP-DD (breakout to 96x 200G/100G) |
| Throughput | 21.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 10.8 Bpps |
| Latency | <1 μs (cut-through mode) |
| Encryption | MACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) |
| Networking OS | Cisco NX-OS |
| Power Supply | Dual, hot-swappable (AC/DC options) |
Ideal Use Cases
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AI/ML & HPC Clusters – Low-latency fabric for distributed training workloads.
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Cloud Service Providers – Scalable spine-leaf architecture with multi-tenant support.
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Enterprise Data Centers – Future-proof backbone for virtualization and storage (NVMe over Fabrics).
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