Nexus 9500 36p 100G NX-OS Agg, ACI Spine, MACSec line card

Nexus 9500 36p 100G NX-OS Agg, ACI Spine, MACSec line card

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Switches

SKU: N9K-X9736C-FX | Part #: N9K-X9736C-FX | MPN: N9K-X9736C-FX

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About the Nexus 9500 36p 100G NX-OS Agg, ACI Spine, MACSec line card

Nexus 9500 36p 100G NX-OS Agg, ACI Spine, MACSec line card is a Cisco Servers integrated fabric module combining aggregation-layer switching with ACI spine fabric intelligence and link-level encryption. This line card serves deployments requiring simultaneous high-port-density 100G switching, policy-driven network behavior, and cryptographic link security.

Key Features:

  • 36 ports of 100G QSFP28 supporting mixed-speed connectivity (25G/40G/100G)
  • Native ACI Spine architecture for policy-driven application networking
  • Integrated MACSec encryption protecting all inter-switch links
  • 3.6 Tbps aggregate throughput with sub-microsecond latency
  • Distributed packet filtering and advanced telemetry on all egress queues

Ideal for:

  • Multi-tier cloud fabrics requiring policy enforcement at aggregation layer
  • Hybrid cloud architectures with ACI on-premises and cloud integration
  • Security-first data centers implementing mandatory encryption for infrastructure links

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Switches
SKUN9K-X9736C-FX
Part NumberN9K-X9736C-FX
ConditionNew
Ports36 ports 100G
TypeLine card
SeriesNexus 9500
Manufacturer Part NumberN9K-X9736C-FX

Frequently Asked Questions about Nexus 9500 36p 100G NX-OS Agg, ACI Spine, MACSec line card

What does the Nexus 9500 36p 100G NX-OS Agg, ACI Spine, MACSec line card do?

The Nexus 9500 36p 100G NX-OS Agg, ACI Spine, MACSec line card is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Arista environments.

What are the headline specs of the Nexus 9500 36p 100G NX-OS Agg, ACI Spine, MACSec line card?

Key specifications for the Nexus 9500 36p 100G NX-OS Agg, ACI Spine, MACSec line card: new condition; ports 36 ports 100G; type Line card; series Nexus 9500; manufacturer Cisco; manufacturer part number N9K-X9736C-FX. Manufacturer part number N9K-X9736C-FX. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Nexus 9500 36p 100G NX-OS Agg, ACI Spine, MACSec line card compatible with my infrastructure?

The Nexus 9500 36p 100G NX-OS Agg, ACI Spine, MACSec line card interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.