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)

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.