N9K-C9396TX - Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switch

N9K-C9396TX Hardware Identity

N9K-C9396TX identifies the Cisco Nexus 9396TX, a fixed 2-RU copper leaf with a selectable uplink module in the first-generation Nexus 9300. Cisco documents 48 1/10GBASE-T copper downlinks and an uplink module supporting up to 12 40G QSFP+ ports. Optional modules, optics, cables, licenses and support are included only when explicitly itemized.

Copper leaf uplink-module proof

Map the forty-eight copper server connections by speed, cable and rack, then inspect the installed uplink module instead of assuming twelve 40G interfaces. Record module PID, enabled ports, QSFP media and peer topology. The migration design should compare copper preservation with a move to optical or multi-rate copper leafs, including cable remediation and peer negotiation. Because this platform is lifecycle-stage, current stock and functioning links do not establish software support or security maintenance.

Acceptance test

Verify the exact uplink module, test representative copper speeds and every planned 40G path, then complete a successor compatibility and software-risk review.

Lifecycle boundary

The first-generation 9396TX is in Cisco lifecycle notices; identify the installed uplink module and supported replacement before purchase.

Receiving controls

• Match the exact PID, serial, installed modules, airflow and power configuration.
• Record every port personality, optic, cable, breakout and peer relationship.
• Confirm NX-OS or ACI mode, image checksum, license and controller compatibility.
• Attach failure-test evidence and a dated migration decision to the asset record.

Related data-center switch records

• N9K-C9396PX - compare media, port form, expansion and lifecycle.
• N9K-C9372TX - compare media, port form, expansion and lifecycle.
• N9K-C9372PX - compare media, port form, expansion and lifecycle.

Official Cisco source: Cisco Nexus 9000 NX-OS 9.3(7a) Release Notes.