Description
The Cisco N9K-X9736C-FX is a high-performance 100-Gigabit Ethernet cloud-scale line card engineered for the Cisco Nexus 9500 Series modular chassis. Designed for large-scale data center and cloud deployments, this line card delivers exceptional throughput, flexibility, and reliability to support modern east-west and north-south traffic patterns.
Equipped with 36 QSFP28 ports, the N9K-X9736C-FX supports multiple breakout configurations, enabling flexible connectivity options including 100G, 50G, 40G, 25G, and 10G Ethernet. This adaptability allows organizations to scale bandwidth efficiently while preserving existing infrastructure investments. Built on Cisco’s cloud-scale ASIC architecture, the line card delivers high packet forwarding performance, deep buffering, and advanced telemetry for real-time visibility.
Optimized for Cisco NX-OS and Cisco ACI environments, the N9K-X9736C-FX supports secure, policy-driven networking and is ideal for spine, aggregation, or high-density leaf deployments in enterprise and hyperscale data centers. Hot-swappable design and port-side airflow ensure simplified maintenance and consistent cooling across Nexus 9500 platforms.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Model | N9K-X9736C-FX |
| Product Type | Cloud-Scale Line Card |
| Compatible Platform | Cisco Nexus 9500 Series |
| Total Ports | 36 |
| Port Type | QSFP28 |
| Maximum Port Speed | 100 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Breakout Support | 1x100G, 2x50G, 1x40G, 4x25G, 4x10G |
| Switching Capacity | Up to 7.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Performance | Up to 2.4 bpps |
| Packet Buffer | 160 MB |
| Airflow | Port-side intake |
| Hot Swappable | Yes |
| Typical Power Consumption | Approximately 600 W |
| Deployment Use Case | Data center spine, leaf, or aggregation |
| Software Support | Cisco NX-OS, Cisco ACI |
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