Cisco N9K-C9396TX Nexus 9396TX 48-Port 1/10GBase-T Switch

Overview
The Cisco Nexus 9396TX (model N9K-C9396TX) is a high-density 48-port 1/10GBase-T Ethernet switch designed for modern data center and campus environments. Built on Cisco''s proven NX-OS operating system, this switch delivers low latency, high throughput and robust reliability for both traditional and virtualized workloads.

Key Features

• 48 RJ-45 ports supporting 1GbE and 10GbE speeds for flexible connectivity
• Fixed 6-port 40GbE QSFP+ uplink module for high-speed spine connections
• Full NX-OS feature set including virtual port channel, fabric extenders and advanced security controls
• Non-blocking architecture with 640 Gbps switching capacity and 320 Mpps forwarding rate
• Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans for continuous operation
• Comprehensive telemetry and monitoring with Cisco In-Band Network Telemetry (INT)

Technical Specifications

• Model: N9K-C9396TX
• Form factor: 2-RU fixed chassis
• Port types: 48 x 1/10GBase-T RJ-45, 6 x 40G QSFP+
• Switching capacity: 640 Gbps
• Forwarding rate: 320 Mpps
• Latency: sub-250 nanoseconds (typical)
• Power: Dual hot-swap AC or DC power supplies, 750 W each
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Dimensions: 440 mm height, 440 mm width, 86 mm depth
• Management: Cisco NX-OS CLI, REST API, Cisco DCNM integration

Typical Applications

• Top-of-rack (ToR) aggregation in leaf-spine data center architectures
• High-performance computing (HPC) clusters requiring low latency Ethernet
• Enterprise campus networks that need both copper and fiber uplinks
• Virtualized environments with heavy VM migration and traffic east-west
• Edge data center deployments where space and power efficiency are critical

With its blend of dense copper ports, high-speed uplinks and advanced software features, the Cisco Nexus 9396TX delivers a scalable foundation for any network that demands speed, reliability and future-proof growth.