High-Density 40G/100G Cisco Module Low Latency & Flexible Ports Nexus 9000 Series

High-Density 40G/100G Cisco Module Low Latency & Flexible Ports Nexus 9000 Series
 

The Cisco N9K-X9736C-FX= is a high-performance, 36-port 40G QSFP+ line card designed for the Cisco Nexus 9500 Series modular switches. Ideal for data center, cloud, and enterprise networks, this module delivers line-rate throughput, ultra-low latency, and flexible port configurations to support bandwidth-intensive applications like AI/ML, high-frequency trading (HFT), and virtualization.

Key Features & Benefits

• High-Density 40G/100G Connectivity: 36 x QSFP+ ports, each configurable as native 40G or split into 4x10G via breakout cables. Future-ready with 100G upgrade support (using QSFP28 optics).

• Low Latency & Line-Rate Performance: Non-blocking architecture ensures wire-speed forwarding for latency-sensitive workloads.

• Flexible Deployment: Supports VXLAN, EVPN, and Cisco ACI for scalable multi-tenant networks.

• Energy Efficient: Optimized power consumption and thermal design for dense deployments.

• NX-OS Software Compatibility: Enables advanced features like Telemetry, automation (Ansible/Python), and SDN integration.

Technical Specifications

Use Cases

• Cloud Providers: High-density server/leaf-spine connectivity.

• AI/ML Clusters: Low-latency interconnects for GPU/CPU nodes.

• Financial Services: Ultra-fast trading networks.

Why Choose This Cisco Module?

The N9K-X9736C-FX= combines density, flexibility, and performance in a single module, backed by Cisco’s reliable hardware and NX-OS ecosystem. Its future-proof design (40G/100G support) and SDN readiness make it a cost-effective choice for modern data centers.