High-Density 40G/10G Cisco Module Low Latency & ACI/NX-OS Support Nexus 9000 Switch
The Cisco N9K-X9636Q-R is a high-performance 36-port 40G QSFP+ module designed for modern data centers, cloud environments, and enterprise networks. Part of the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, this switch module delivers ultra-low latency, high-density connectivity, and flexible deployment options, making it ideal for AI/ML workloads, high-frequency trading, and scalable cloud infrastructures.
Key Features & Benefits
✅ High-Density 40G/10G Ports – 36 x 40G QSFP+ ports, each capable of breakout to 4x10G, providing 144x10G connections for maximum flexibility.
✅ Ultra-Low Latency – Optimized for high-performance computing (HPC) and financial trading with line-rate, non-blocking throughput.
✅ Dual-Mode Operation – Supports both Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) for SDN automation and NX-OS for traditional data center switching.
✅ Scalable & Future-Ready – Upgradeable to 100G with compatible QSFP28 optics, protecting your investment.
✅ Advanced Networking – Features like VXLAN, EVPN, QoS, and MACsec encryption ensure secure, efficient traffic handling.
Technical Specifications (N9K-X9636Q-R)
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Ports |
36 x 40G QSFP+ (breakout to 144x10G) |
| Forwarding Rate |
Up to 1.44 Tbps |
| Latency |
Sub-microsecond (varies by config) |
| Switching Mode |
Cut-through & store-and-forward |
| Compatibility |
Nexus 9000 Series (e.g., N9K-C9336C-FX2) |
| Power Supply |
Hot-swappable, redundant (1+1) |
| Cooling |
Front-to-back airflow |
Ideal Use Cases
✔ Data Center Core/Aggregation – High-bandwidth spine-leaf architectures.
✔ Cloud & Hyperscale Networking – Supports VXLAN/EVPN for multi-tenant clouds.
✔ High-Performance Storage – Optimized for NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF).
✔ Financial & Low-Latency Apps – Minimizes delay for algorithmic trading.
Why Choose This Cisco Module?
The N9K-X9636Q-R combines density, flexibility, and automation in a single platform, backed by Cisco’s SDN ecosystem (ACI, DCNM). Whether deploying AI clusters, enterprise storage, or next-gen data centers, this module ensures scalability, security, and wire-speed performance.
Upgrade your network today with Cisco’s industry-leading Nexus 9000 Series!
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