Cisco Nexus 9332FX2E

Cisco Nexus 9332FX2E

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: N9K-C9332FX2E | Part #: N9K-C9332FX2E | MPN: N9K-C9332FX2E

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About the Cisco Nexus 9332FX2E

The Cisco Nexus 9332FX2E is a high-density, fixed-form-factor top-of-rack switch built on Cisco's Cloud Scale ASIC architecture, designed to deliver line-rate forwarding for the most demanding enterprise data center and AI/ML infrastructure environments. The switch provides 32 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet via QSFP28 interfaces, along with 2 ports of 10/25G SFP28 for management and out-of-band connectivity, delivering a total switching capacity of 6.4 Tbps and a forwarding rate of approximately 4.76 Bpps. Operating within the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, it is fully supported in both NX-OS standalone mode and Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) mode, giving network architects the flexibility to deploy traditional tiered network designs or intent-based, policy-driven fabric topologies.

Engineered for spine-leaf data center fabrics, the Nexus 9332FX2E supports advanced telemetry capabilities including Cisco's streaming telemetry and Network Analysis Engine (NAE) integration, enabling granular, real-time visibility into traffic flows, latency, and congestion events. The platform supports a broad range of data center protocols including VXLAN with BGP EVPN for scalable overlay networking, Segment Routing, PTP/IEEE 1588v2 for timing-sensitive workloads, MACsec for wire-rate Layer 2 encryption, and robust multicast support. These capabilities make it equally capable in multi-tenant cloud environments and high-throughput AI training cluster interconnects where deterministic, low-latency transport is critical.

The Nexus 9332FX2E is housed in a 1 rack unit (1RU) chassis and supports port breakout configurations, allowing each 100G QSFP28 port to be split into 4x25G or 4x10G connections to maximize fabric density and support a broad range of server and storage endpoints. The switch is equipped with redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans, supporting front-to-rear and rear-to-front airflow options to align with standard data center cooling architectures. It is a purpose-built platform for organizations in enterprise IT, cloud service delivery, financial services, and AI/HPC workload environments across the UAE, GCC, EMEA, and APAC regions seeking a proven, carrier-grade switching foundation.

Ideal for

  • Spine or leaf node in large-scale VXLAN/BGP EVPN data center fabric deployments requiring 100G line-rate forwarding with multi-tenancy support
  • Top-of-rack aggregation switch for AI and machine learning compute clusters where high-bandwidth, low-latency GPU-to-GPU east-west traffic is critical
  • Cisco ACI fabric underlay node enabling centralized, policy-driven automation and microsegmentation across multi-tier application environments
  • High-frequency trading and financial services network infrastructure requiring MACsec wire-rate encryption and PTP/IEEE 1588v2 hardware timestamping
  • Hyperconverged infrastructure aggregation supporting NVMe-oF, iSCSI, and NFS storage traffic at scale within enterprise private cloud environments
  • Multi-tenant service provider or enterprise edge colocation environments requiring high-density 100G interconnects with robust telemetry and segment routing capabilities

Technical specifications

ManufacturerCisco
Manufacturer Part NumberN9K-C9332FX2E
SeriesCisco Nexus 9000 Series
Form Factor1 Rack Unit (1RU), fixed configuration
100G QSFP28 Ports32
10/25G SFP28 Ports2
Total Switching Capacity6.4 Tbps
Forwarding Rate4.76 Bpps
ASIC ArchitectureCisco Cloud Scale ASIC
Port Breakout Support4x25G or 4x10G per 100G QSFP28 port
Operating ModesNX-OS Standalone and Cisco ACI mode
Overlay NetworkingVXLAN with BGP EVPN
Layer 2 EncryptionMACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) wire-rate
Timing ProtocolPTP / IEEE 1588v2 hardware timestamping
TelemetryStreaming telemetry, Cisco Network Analysis Engine (NAE) support
Routing ProtocolsOSPF, IS-IS, BGP, PIM, Segment Routing
Power SuppliesRedundant hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies
Fan ModulesHot-swappable, redundant
Airflow OptionsPort-side intake (front-to-rear) and port-side exhaust (rear-to-front)
ManagementOut-of-band Ethernet management port, USB, RS-232 console
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

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Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUN9K-C9332FX2E
Part NumberN9K-C9332FX2E
ConditionNew
Manufacturer Part NumberN9K-C9332FX2E
SeriesCisco Nexus 9000 Series
Form Factor1 Rack Unit (1RU), fixed configuration
100G QSFP28 Ports32
10/25G SFP28 Ports2
Total Switching Capacity6.4 Tbps
Forwarding Rate4.76 Bpps
ASIC ArchitectureCisco Cloud Scale ASIC
Port Breakout Support4x25G or 4x10G per 100G QSFP28 port
Operating ModesNX-OS Standalone and Cisco ACI mode
Overlay NetworkingVXLAN with BGP EVPN
Layer 2 EncryptionMACsec (IEEE 802.1AE) wire-rate
Timing ProtocolPTP / IEEE 1588v2 hardware timestamping
TelemetryStreaming telemetry, Cisco Network Analysis Engine (NAE) support
Routing ProtocolsOSPF, IS-IS, BGP, PIM, Segment Routing
Power SuppliesRedundant hot-swappable AC/DC power supplies
Fan ModulesHot-swappable, redundant
Airflow OptionsPort-side intake (front-to-rear) and port-side exhaust (rear-to-front)
ManagementOut-of-band Ethernet management port, USB, RS-232 console
Operating Temperature0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Nexus 9332FX2E

Does the Cisco Nexus 9332FX2E support our SFP transceivers?

Most enterprise switches ship without transceivers; we quote vendor-matched optics alongside the switch (Cisco-genuine for Catalyst/Nexus, HPE/Aruba-genuine for CX, Juniper-genuine for QFX/EX). Third-party MSA-compatible options are also available at lower cost — specify preference in the RFQ.

Do you provide stacking / VPC / MLAG configuration help?

Yes — our network engineers can pre-stage stacking, VPC pairs, MLAG, EVPN-VXLAN, or fabric extender configurations in advance, or provide remote commissioning. Add commissioning to your RFQ.

What software licensing is included?

Switch software licensing varies by vendor. Cisco DNA / Cisco DCNM, Aruba CX licensing tiers, Juniper Premium, NVIDIA Cumulus — we quote the licensing tier matched to your features (BGP-EVPN, telemetry, automation). No surprises later.

Is the support global?

Yes — manufacturer hardware support is global (return-to-vendor or advance replacement depending on tier). For 24x7 same-day on-site replacement, attach a SmartNet / Foundation Care / J-Care contract during quoting.