Nexus 9000 96-Port 10GBASE-T Data Center Switch
Product Description
The Cisco Systems N9K-C9396TX is a high-density 10-Gigabit Ethernet switch from the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, purpose-built for modern enterprise and cloud data centers requiring copper-based 10G connectivity, low latency, and scalable leaf-spine fabrics.
Designed for environments transitioning from legacy 1G to high-speed 10G infrastructure, the switch offers dense 10GBASE-T connectivity using RJ-45 ports while supporting high-speed uplinks for aggregation or spine connectivity. Running Cisco NX-OS and supporting ACI integration, it enables automation, telemetry, and programmable networking for modern data center operations.
The N9K-C9396TX is ideal for organizations deploying high-density top-of-rack switching, virtualization clusters, and enterprise server networks that rely on copper Ethernet infrastructure.
Model Type
10GBASE-T Data Center Ethernet Switch — 96× 10G RJ-45 Ports + High-Speed Uplinks
Category
Networking – Data Center / Cloud Ethernet Switch
Key Features
96× 10GBASE-T Ports — High-density copper connectivity for servers, storage, and enterprise workloads.
High-Speed Uplink Ports — Supports QSFP+ uplinks for aggregation or spine connectivity.
Cisco NX-OS & ACI Ready — Enables automation, policy-based networking, and deep telemetry visibility.
Cloud-Scale Architecture — Optimized for scalable leaf-spine fabrics and SDN-driven deployments.
Low-Latency Switching Fabric — Designed for virtualization, storage traffic, and east-west workloads.
Enterprise-Friendly Copper Connectivity — Ideal for data centers using structured cabling and RJ-45 infrastructure.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco N9K-C9396TX |
| Series | Nexus 9000 |
| Port Count | 96 |
| Port Type | 10GBASE-T RJ-45 Ethernet |
| Uplink Ports | High-speed QSFP+ uplinks |
| Software | Cisco NX-OS / ACI support |
| Deployment | Top-of-rack / leaf / aggregation |
| Form Factor | Fixed rack-mount switch |
| Use Case | Enterprise and cloud data center networking |
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Data Centers — Ideal for organizations migrating from 1G to 10G copper networks.
Virtualization & Private Cloud Platforms — Supports VMware, hyper-converged systems, and container workloads.
High-Density Server Connectivity — Handles heavy east-west traffic between application tiers and storage.
Campus Core or Aggregation Layer — Can be used for high-density aggregation with copper server access.
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