Cisco N9K-C9236CUncategorized

Nexus 9000 400G Data Center Switch

Product Description

The Cisco N9K-C9236C from Cisco Systems is a high-performance 400G data center switch from the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, designed for enterprise and cloud networks that require high throughput, low latency, and programmability.

It features 36 QSFP-DD ports supporting 400G connections with a switching capacity of 14.4 Tbps, making it ideal for spine or top-of-rack deployments in leaf-spine architectures. Running Cisco NX-OS and supporting Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure), the N9K-C9236C enables automation, telemetry, and policy-based network management for large-scale data centers.

Optimized for high-performance computing, AI/ML workloads, virtualization, and cloud infrastructure, this switch delivers enterprise-grade reliability, energy efficiency, and dense port scalability.

Model Type

Multilayer Data Center Switch — 36× 400G QSFP-DD Ports

Category

Networking – Data Center Switch / Leaf-Spine

Key Features

36 QSFP-DD Ports (400G) — High-density connectivity for top-of-rack or spine deployments.

14.4 Tbps Switching Capacity — Ultra-low latency and high-throughput performance.

Cisco NX-OS & ACI Support — Automation, telemetry, and policy-driven network management.

Advanced Telemetry & Analytics — Real-time monitoring and congestion detection.

Enterprise-Grade Reliability — Redundant power supplies and fans ensure continuous operation.

Compact Form Factor — Optimized for leaf-spine architectures and high-density deployments.

Technical Specs at a Glance

Typical Use Cases

Enterprise & Cloud Data Centers — High-throughput server and aggregation connectivity.

Leaf-Spine Architectures — Scalable and resilient topologies for modern data centers.

High-Performance Computing & AI/ML — Optimized for HPC clusters, AI, ML, and analytics.

Virtualized & Cloud Environments — Supports ultra-low latency and high-throughput workloads.