N9K‑X9736C‑FX – Cisco Nexus 9500 36‑Port 100 GbE Line Card (Expansion Module)
The Cisco Nexus N9K‑X9736C‑FX= is a 36‑port 100 Gbps QSFP28 expansion module for Cisco Nexus 9500 series, delivering scalable, high‑density Ethernet connectivity with advanced NX‑OS switching and routing.
- Description
Description
The Cisco Nexus N9K‑X9736C‑FX= is a high‑density line card designed for Cisco Nexus 9500 series chassis, providing scalable, high‑throughput 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for data center and enterprise environments. This expansion module features 36 × 100 Gbps QSFP28 ports, enabling deployment of high‑capacity uplinks, leaf/spine fabrics, or aggregation layers with flexible optics support.
Built to integrate seamlessly with Cisco NX‑OS, the N9K‑X9736C‑FX= combines robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing capabilities, low latency switching, and advanced technologies such as ACLs and dynamic traffic management. With its modular design and hot‑swappable form factor, it enhances network scalability and reduces operational downtime during upgrades or maintenance.
Ideal for modern data center fabrics, cloud infrastructures, and high‑performance networking environments, this Cisco line card supports flexible speed options and multiple optics types via QSFP28 interfaces, making it suitable for both flat and hierarchical network designs.
Key Features:
36 × 100 Gbps QSFP28 Ports: High‑density 100 GbE connectivity for large‑scale network deployments.
Modular Hot‑Swappable Design: Easy installation and field replacement in Cisco Nexus 9500 chassis.
Cisco NX‑OS Support: Advanced Layer 2/Layer 3 switching, routing, and traffic management features.
Flexible Optics Support: Works with QSFP28 optics for 100 GbE and breakout options to lower speeds.
Optimized for Data Center Fabric: Suitable for leaf/spine architectures and high‑capacity backbones.
