High-Density 100G/40G/25G Cisco Module Flexible Port Breakout & Low
Latency Nexus 9000 Series
The Cisco N9K-X96136YC-R is a high-performance 36-port 100G QSFP28
module designed for the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, specifically
compatible with Nexus 9504, 9508, and 9516 chassis. This advanced
Cisco module delivers ultra-high-density connectivity, flexible
port configuration, and ultra-low latency, making it ideal for data
centers, cloud environments, AI/ML workloads, and high-frequency
trading (HFT) networks.
Key Features & Benefits
✔ High-Density 100G/40G/25G Ports – 36 x QSFP28 ports, each
supporting 100G (native), 40G, 25G, or 10G via breakout cables.
✔ Flexible Port Breakout – Each 100G port can be split into 4x25G
or 4x10G, optimizing bandwidth for diverse workloads.
✔ Ultra-Low Latency – Ideal for AI/ML, financial trading, and
real-time analytics.
✔ VXLAN & EVPN Support – Enables scalable SDN and overlay
networking.
✔ Cisco NX-OS & ACI Ready – Supports both traditional and
software-defined networking (SDN) modes.
✔ Energy Efficient – IEEE 802.3az (EEE) compliance reduces power
consumption during low traffic.
Technical Specifications (N9K-X96136YC-R)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Ports | 36 x QSFP28 (100G) |
| Supported Speeds | 100G, 40G, 25G, 10G (via breakout) |
| Latency | <1 microsecond (cut-through switching) |
| Compatibility | Nexus 9504/9508/9516 chassis |
| Forwarding Mode | Wire-speed, non-blocking |
| Cooling | Hot-swappable with smart fan control |
| Power Efficiency | Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) |
| Software Support | Cisco NX-OS, ACI Mode |
Ideal Use Cases
Cloud & Hyperscale Data Centers – High-bandwidth spine/leaf
architectures.
AI/ML & HPC Clusters – Low-latency connectivity for GPU/CPU
workloads.
Financial Networks – High-frequency trading with microsecond
latency.
Enterprise Core Networking – Scalable VXLAN/EVPN deployments.
This Cisco Nexus 9000 Series module ensures future-ready
scalability, reliability, and performance for next-gen data
centers. For deployment guides and compatibility details, consult
Cisco’s official datasheet or contact a certified partner.
