High-Density 100G/40G/25G Cisco Module Flexible Port Breakout & Low Latency Nexus 9000 Series
The Cisco N9K-X96136YC-R is a high-performance 36-port 100G QSFP28 module designed for the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, specifically compatible with Nexus 9504, 9508, and 9516 chassis. This advanced Cisco module delivers ultra-high-density connectivity, flexible port configuration, and ultra-low latency, making it ideal for data centers, cloud environments, AI/ML workloads, and high-frequency trading (HFT) networks.
Key Features & Benefits
✔ High-Density 100G/40G/25G Ports – 36 x QSFP28 ports, each supporting 100G (native), 40G, 25G, or 10G via breakout cables.
✔ Flexible Port Breakout – Each 100G port can be split into 4x25G or 4x10G, optimizing bandwidth for diverse workloads.
✔ Ultra-Low Latency – Ideal for AI/ML, financial trading, and real-time analytics.
✔ VXLAN & EVPN Support – Enables scalable SDN and overlay networking.
✔ Cisco NX-OS & ACI Ready – Supports both traditional and software-defined networking (SDN) modes.
✔ Energy Efficient – IEEE 802.3az (EEE) compliance reduces power consumption during low traffic.
Technical Specifications (N9K-X96136YC-R)
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Ports |
36 x QSFP28 (100G) |
| Supported Speeds |
100G, 40G, 25G, 10G (via breakout) |
| Latency |
<1 microsecond (cut-through switching) |
| Compatibility |
Nexus 9504/9508/9516 chassis |
| Forwarding Mode |
Wire-speed, non-blocking |
| Cooling |
Hot-swappable with smart fan control |
| Power Efficiency |
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) |
| Software Support |
Cisco NX-OS, ACI Mode |
Ideal Use Cases
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Cloud & Hyperscale Data Centers – High-bandwidth spine/leaf architectures.
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AI/ML & HPC Clusters – Low-latency connectivity for GPU/CPU workloads.
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Financial Networks – High-frequency trading with microsecond latency.
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Enterprise Core Networking – Scalable VXLAN/EVPN deployments.
This Cisco Nexus 9000 Series module ensures future-ready scalability, reliability, and performance for next-gen data centers. For deployment guides and compatibility details, consult Cisco’s official datasheet or contact a certified partner.
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