The Cisco Nexus N9K-C9364C-GX is a high-density, fixed-configuration spine switch optimized for next-generation data centers and high-performance computing environments. Equipped with 64 ports of 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28, the switch supports advanced programmability, automation, and exceptional scalability. It is designed for highly virtualized, container-based, and cloud-scale deployments, delivering ultra-low latency and wire-speed Layer 2/Layer 3 switching.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | N9K-C9364C-GX |
| Product Type | Fixed-configuration Spine Layer 3 Switch |
| Total Ports | 64 x QSFP28 (supports 40G and 100G) |
| Breakout Options | 4x10G or 4x25G (using breakout cables from 100G QSFP28) |
| Switching Capacity | 12.8 Tbps (Terabits per second) |
| Forwarding Rate | 4.8 Bpps (Billion packets per second) |
| Latency | ~1 microsecond |
| Buffer Size | 64 MB shared buffer |
| MAC Address Table | Up to 288K entries |
| VLAN Support | Up to 4096 VLANs |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| OS Support | Cisco NX-OS or ACI Mode |
| Power Supplies | Dual redundant hot-swappable (e.g., 2000W AC or 950W) |
| Fans | Hot-swappable, N+1 redundant |
| Airflow Options | Front-to-back or back-to-front |
| Rack Units | 2 RU |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 3.47 x 17.3 x 22.6 in (88.1 x 439.4 x 574.6 mm) |
| Weight | Approx. 39 lbs (17.7 kg) |
| Typical Power Consumption | ~600W to 900W (varies with optics and traffic) |
| Features | VXLAN, EVPN, Segment Routing, MPLS (with license), PTP |
| Management | CLI, REST API, SNMP, NETCONF, Python, Ansible, Puppet |
| Security | Role-based access, MACsec (optional), Control-plane policing |
| Warranty | Cisco Limited Lifetime Warranty |
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