Cisco Nexus N9K-C9332C Switch
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Category: Cisco Nexus 9300 SeriesSubcategory: Cisco Nexus 9300 Series Switches
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Model: N9K-C9332C
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Description: Nexus 9K ACI & NX-OS Spine, 32p 40/100G & 2p 10G
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Price: 36,000.00 USDLast Update: 2019-02-24
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The Cisco Nexus 9000 Series switches, specifically the N9332C and N9364C models, are built upon Cisco’s advanced Cloud Scale technology. These platforms are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern, highly scalable data centers and growing enterprise environments. By providing high-performance connectivity, these switches support a wide array of cloud services, ensuring that organizations can manage an increasing number of endpoints while maintaining wire-rate security and comprehensive network telemetry.
These switches offer significant operational flexibility by supporting two distinct modes of operation. Organizations can utilize the standard Cisco NX-OS software for traditional networking environments, or they can deploy the infrastructure to support the Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI) platform. This dual-mode capability allows businesses to adopt an automated, policy-based approach to systems management, effectively streamlining data center operations and improving overall network efficiency.
Product overview
The Cisco N9364C is a 2-Rack-Unit (2RU) spine switch designed for high-density environments. It delivers 12.84 Tbps of bandwidth and 4.3 bpps, featuring 64 fixed 40/100G QSFP28 ports alongside 2 fixed 1/10G SFP+ ports. This model is built to handle intensive traffic loads while providing the necessary throughput for large-scale cloud deployments.
The Cisco N9332C serves as a compact 1-Rack-Unit (1RU) spine switch, offering 6.4 Tbps of bandwidth and 4.4 bpps. It is equipped with 32 fixed 40/100G QSFP28 ports and 2 fixed 1/10G SFP+ ports. Despite its smaller form factor, it maintains the same robust performance standards as the larger model, making it an ideal choice for space-constrained data centers that do not wish to compromise on power or scalability. Both models are designed with modern system architectures to ensure they remain relevant as network requirements evolve.
Features and benefits
- Advanced Security: Includes support for Media Access Control Security (MACsec) for physical layer traffic encryption, ensuring secure connectivity between servers and leaf-to-spine links.
- Overlay Technologies: Supports Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) and VTEP-to-VTEP overlay encryption to facilitate secure and scalable network virtualization.
- Hardware-Based Telemetry: Features Streaming Statistics Export (SSX), which allows for real-time network performance analysis without impacting the switch CPU or control plane.
- Flexible Deployment: Offers the choice between standard NX-OS mode or Cisco ACI mode for automated, policy-driven management.
- High-Density Connectivity: Both models provide high-speed 40/100G QSFP28 ports to support modern data center bandwidth requirements.
- Operational Efficiency: Includes hot-swappable, redundant fan trays and power supply units to ensure high availability and simplified maintenance.
- Scalable Architecture: Designed to handle large routing tables, extensive MAC address entries, and numerous VLANs to support complex network topologies.
Product overview
Based on Cisco Cloud Scale technology, this platform supports cost-effective, ultra-high-density cloud-scale deployments, an increased number of endpoints, and cloud services with wire-rate security and telemetry. The platform is built on modern system-architecture designed to provide high performance and meet the evolving needs of highly scalable data centers and growing enterprises.
The product is designed to support innovative technologies such as Media Access Control Security (MACsec), Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), tunnel endpoint VTEP-to¬-VTEP overlay encryption, CloudSec and Streaming Statistics Export (SSX)1. MACsec is a security technology that allows traffic encryption at the physical layer and provides secure server, border leaf, and leaf-to-spine connectivity. SSX is hardware-based, consisting of a module that reads statistics from the ASIC and sends them to a remote server for analysis. Through this application, users can better understand network performance without any impact on the switch control plane or CPU.
Cisco provides two modes of operation for Cisco N9000 Series Switches. Organizations can use Cisco NX-OS Software to deploy the switches in standard Cisco Nexus switch environments (NX-OS mode). Organizations can also deploy the infrastructure that is ready to support the Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI) platform to take full advantage of an automated, policy-based, systems-management approach (Cisco ACI mode).
Switch models
The Cisco N9364C Spine Switch is a 2-Rack-Unit (2RU) spine switch that supports 12.84 Tbps of bandwidth and 4.3 bpps across 64 fixed 40/100G QSFP28 ports and 2 fixed 1/10G SFP+ ports (Figure 1). Breakout cables are not supported. The last 16 ports marked in green are capable of wire-rate MACsec encryption. [1] The switch can operate in Cisco ACI Spine or NX-OS mode.
Cisco N9364C Switch
The Cisco N9332C is a compact form-factor 1-Rack-Unit (1RU) spine switch that supports 6.4 Tbps of bandwidth and 4.4bpps across 32 fixed 40/100G QSFP28 ports and 2 fixed 1/10G SFP+ ports (Figure 2). Breakout cables are not supported. The last 8 ports marked in green are capable of wire-rate MACsec encryption. [2] The switch can operate in Cisco ACI Spine or NX-OS mode.
Cisco N9332C Switch
Specifications
Table 1. Cisco N9000 ACI Spine Switch specifications
| Model |
Cisco N9364C |
Cisco N9332C |
| Physical |
● 64-port 40/100G QSFP28 ports and 2-port 1/10G SFP+ ports
● Buffer: 40MB
● System memory: 32GB
● SSD: 128GB
● USB: 1 port
● RS-232 serial console ports: 1
● Management ports: 2 (1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T and 1 x 1-Gbps SFP)
● Broadwell-DE CPU: 4 cores
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● 32-port 40/100G QSFP28 ports and 2-port 1/10G SFP+ ports
● Buffer: 40MB
● System memory: 16 GB
● SSD: 128GB
● USB: 1 port
● RS-232 serial console ports: 1
● Management ports: 2 (1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T and 1 x 1-Gbps SFP)
● Broadwell-DE CPU: 4 cores
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| Power and cooling |
● Power: 1200W AC, 930W DC
[3] or 1200W HVAC/HVDC
● Input voltage: 100 to 240V
* AC or -40V to -72V DC (min‑max), -48V to -60V DC (nominal)
*Supports input voltage of 100–120V for a max output of 800W, 200–240V for a max output of 1200W. PSU redundancy is not supported when used in 100–120V
● Hot-swappable, dual fan trays with redundant fans
● Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz (AC)
● Efficiency: 90% or greater (20 to 100% load)
● Port-side intake or port-side exhaust options
● Typical power: 429W (AC)
● Maximum power: 1245W (AC)
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● Input voltage: 100 to 240V
* AC or -40V to -72V DC (min‑max), -48V to -60V DC (nominal)
*Supports input voltage of 100–120V for a max output of 800W, 200–240V for a max output of 1200W. PSU redundancy is not supported when used in 100–120V
● Hot-swappable, 5 fans with redundancy
● Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz (AC)
● Efficiency: 90% or greater (20 to 100% load)
● RoHS compliance: Yes
● Port-side intake or port-side exhaust options
● Typical power: 296W (AC)
● Maximum power: 700W (AC)
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| Environmental |
● Physical (H x W x D): 3.38 x 17.37 x 22.27 in. (8.59 x 44.13 x 56.58 cm)
● Weight: 36.9 lb (16.74kg) with power supplies and fans, 27.4 lb (12.43kg) without power supplies and fans
● Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
● Nonoperating (storage) temperature: –40 to 158°F (–40 to 70°C)
● Humidity: 5 to 90% (noncondensing)
● Altitude: 0 to 13,123 ft (0 to 4000m)
● RoHS compliance: Yes
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● Physical (H x W x D): 1.7 x 17.3 x 22.9 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 58.1 cm)
● Weight: 25.1lb (11.4kg) with power supplies and fans, 19 lb (8.6kg) without power supplies and fans
● Operating temperature: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
● Nonoperating (storage) temperature: –40 to 158°F (–40 to 70°C)
● Humidity: 5 to 90% (noncondensing)
● Altitude: 0 to 13,123 ft (0 to 4000m)
● RoHS compliance: Yes
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| Acoustics |
● Fan speed at 40%: 76.7 dBA
● Fan speed at 70%: 88.7 dBA
● Fan speed at 100%: 97.4 dBA
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● Fan speed at 50%: 76.4 dBA
● Fan speed at 70%: 83.3 dBA
● Fan speed at 100%: 92.1 dBA
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| MTBF |
● 257,860 hours
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● 363,500 hours
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Performance and scalability
Table 2 lists the performance and scalability specifications for the Cisco N9364C and N9332C switches.
Table 2. Performance and scalability specifications
| Item |
Specifications |
| Maximum number of IPv4 Longest Prefix Match (LPM) routes |
● Default: 7,000
● LPM heavy
*: 262,000
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| Maximum number of IPv4 host entries |
● Default: 96,000
● LPM heavy
*: 262,000
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| Maximum number of IPv6 Longest Prefix Match (LPM) routes |
● Default: 3,500
● LPM heavy
*: 131,000
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| Maximum number of IPv6 host entries |
● Default: 96,000
● LPM heavy
*: 262,000
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| Maximum number of MAC address entries |
92,000 |
| Number of multicast routes |
● Default: 8,000
● LPM heavy
*: 32,768
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| Number of Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping groups |
8,000 |
| Number of Access Control List (ACL) entries* |
● Per slice of the forwarding engine:
● 4,000 ingress
● 2,000 egress
● Maximum: 16,000 ingress
● 8,000 egress
● Shipping: 14,328 ingress
● 7,160 egress
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| Maximum number of VLANs |
4,096** |
| Maximum number of Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) instances |
1,000 |
| Maximum number of links in a port channel |
32 |
| Maximum number of Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP) paths |
64 |
| Maximum number of ECMP groups |
1,024 |
| Maximum number of port channels |
64 |
| Number of active SPAN sessions |
4 |
| Maximum number of Rapid Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (RPVST) instances |
3,967 |
| Maximum number of Hot-Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) groups |
490 |
| Maximum number of Multiple Spanning Tree (MST) instances |
64 |
| Maximum number of VTEPs |
256 |
| Maximum number of static Network Address Translation (NAT) entries |
1,023 |
| Maximum number of dynamic NAT entries |
1,023 |
| Maximum number of static twice NAT entries |
768 |
| Maximum number of dynamic twice NAT entries |
1,023 |
| Number of Queues |
8 |
Refer to the Cisco N9000 Series Verified Scalability Guide for the latest, exact scalability numbers validated for specific software.
Regulatory Standards Compliance
Table 3 summarizes regulatory standards compliance for the Cisco N9364 and N9332C switches.
Table 3. Regulatory Standards Compliance: Safety and EMC
| Specification |
Description |
| Regulatory compliance |
Products should comply with CE Markings according to directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC |
| Safety |
● UL 60950-1 Second Edition
● CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition
● EN 60950-1 Second Edition
● IEC 60950-1 Second Edition
● AS/NZS 60950-1
● GB4943
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| EMC: Emissions* |
● 47CFR Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A
● AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A
● CISPR22 Class A
● EN55022 Class A
● ICES003 Class A
● VCCI Class A
● EN61000-3-2
● EN61000-3-3
● KN22 Class A
● CNS13438 Class A
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| EMC: Immunity |
● EN55024
● CISPR24
● EN300386
● KN 61000-4 series
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| RoHS |
● The product is RoHS-6 compliant with exceptions for leaded-Ball Grid-Array (BGA) balls and lead
press-fit connectors. |
Supported optics pluggable
For details on the optical modules available and the minimum software release required for each supported optical module, visit https://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps5455/products_device_support_table_list.html.
Software licensing
The software packaging for the Cisco N9000 Series offers flexibility and a comprehensive feature set. The default system software has a comprehensive Layer 2 security and management feature set. To enable additional functions, including Layer 3 IP unicast and IP multicast routing and Cisco Nexus Data Broker, you must install additional licenses. The licensing guide illustrates the software packaging and licensing available to enable advanced features. For the latest software release information and recommendations, refer to the product bulletin at https://www.cisco.com/go/nexus9000.
Ordering information
Table 4 presents ordering information for the Cisco N9300 ACI Spine Switch.
Table 4. Ordering information
| Part number |
Product description |
| Hardware |
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| N9K-C9364C |
Cisco N9364C ACI Spine Switch with 64p 40/100G QSFP28, 2p 1/10G SFP |
| N9K-C9332C |
Cisco N9332C ACI Spine Switch with 32p 40/100G QSFP28, 2p 1/10G SFP |
| FAN options |
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| NXA-FAN-160CFM-PI |
Cisco Nexus Fan, 160CFM, port-side intake airflow |
| NXA-FAN-160CFM-PE |
Cisco Nexus Fan, 160CFM, port-side exhaust airflow |
| NXA-FAN-35CFM-PI |
Cisco Nexus Fan, 35CFM, port-side intake airflow |
| NXA-FAN-35CFM-PE |
Cisco Nexus Fan, 35CFM, port-side exhaust airflow |
| Power supply options |
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| NXA-PAC-750W-PI |
Cisco N9000 750W AC PS, Port-side Intake |
| NXA-PAC-750W-PE |
Cisco N9000 750W AC PS, Port-side Exhaust |
| NXA-PAC-1100W-PE2 |
Cisco N1100W AC PS, port-side exhaust |
| NXA-PAC-1100W-PI2 |
Cisco N1100W AC PS, port-side intake |
| NXA-PAC-1200W-PE |
Cisco N1200W AC PS, port-side exhaust |
| NXA-PAC-1200W-PI |
Cisco N1200W AC PS, port-side intake |
| N9K-PUV-1200W |
Cisco N1200W, 200-277AC,240-380DC, dual airflow PSU |
| NXA-PDC-930W-PE |
Cisco N930W -48V DC PS, port-side exhaust |
| NXA-PDC-930W-PI |
Cisco N930W -48V DC PS, port-side intake |
| NXA-PHV-1100W-PE |
Cisco N1100W Platinum HV-AC-DC PS, port-side exhaust |
| NXA-PHV-1100W-PI |
Cisco N1100W Platinum HV-AC-DC PS, port-side intake |
| NXA-PDC-1100W-PE[6] |
Cisco N1100W Platinum DC PS, port-side exhaust |
| NXA-PDC-1100W-PI |
Cisco N1100W Platinum DC PS, port-side intake |
| Power cords |
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| CAB-250V-10A-AR |
AC Power Cord – 250V, 10A – Argentina (2.5 meters) |
| CAB-250V-10A-BR |
AC Power Cord – 250V, 10A – Brazil (2.1 meters) |
| CAB-250V-10A-CN |
AC Power Cord – 250V, 10A – PRC (2.5 meters) |
| CAB-250V-10A-ID |
AC Power Cord – 250V, 10A – South Africa (2.5 meters) |
| CAB-250V-10A-IS |
AC Power Cord – 250V, 10A – Israel (2.5 meters) |
| CAB-9K10A-AU |
Power Cord, 250VAC 10A 3112 Plug, Australia (2.5 meters) |
| CAB-9K10A-EU |
Power Cord, 250VAC 10A CEE 7/7 Plug, EU (2.5 meters) |
| CAB-9K10A-IT |
Power Cord, 250VAC 10A CEI 23-16/VII Plug, Italy (2.5 meters) |
| CAB-9K10A-SW |
Power Cord, 250VAC 10A MP232 Plug, SWITZ (2.5 meters) |
| CAB-9K10A-UK |
Power Cord, 250VAC 10A BS1363 Plug (13 A fuse), UK (2.5 meters) |
| CAB-9K12A-NA |
Power Cord, 125VAC 13A NEMA 5-15 Plug, North America (2.5 meters) |
| CAB-AC-L620-C13 |
North America, NEMA L6-20-C13 (2.0 meters) |
| CAB-C13-C14-2M |
Power Cord Jumper, C13-C14 Connectors, 2 Meter Length (2.0 meters) |
| CAB-C13-CBN |
Cabinet Jumper Power Cord, 250 VAC 10A, C14–C13 Connectors (0.7 meter) |
| CAB-IND-10A |
10A Power Cable for India (2.5 meters) |
| CAB-N5K6A-NA |
Power Cord, 200/240V 6A, North America (2.5 meters) |
| CAB-HVDC-3T-2M |
HVDC Power Cable, China CCC Compliant, Thin (2.0 meters) |
| CAB-HVAC-SD-0.6M |
HVAC Power Cable for Anderson-LS-25 |
| CAB-HVAC-RT-0.6M |
HVAC Power Cable with Right-Angle Connector for RF-LS-25 |
| CAB-48DC-40A-8AWG |
C-Series -48VDC PSU Power Cord, 3.5M, 3 Wire, 8AWG, 40A |
| Accessories |
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| N9K-C9300-ACK |
Cisco N9300 Accessory Kit |
| N9K-C9300-RMK |
Cisco N9300 Rack Mount Kit |
| N3K-C3064-ACC-KIT |
Cisco Nexus 1RU Switch Accessory Kit |
| NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU[7] |
Cisco N3000/N9000 Fixed Accessory Kit, 1 RU front and rear removal |
| NXK-ACC-KIT-2RU |
Cisco N3000/N9000 Fixed Accessory Kit, 2 RU front and rear removal |
For more information
For more information on the Cisco N9000 Series and for the latest software release information and recommendations, please visit https://www.cisco.com/go/nexus9000.
| Model | N9K-C9332C |
| Category | Cisco Nexus 9300 Series |
| Subcategory | Cisco Nexus 9300 Series Switches |
| Description | Nexus 9K ACI & NX-OS Spine, 32p 40/100G & 2p 10G |
| Price | 36,000.00 USD |
| Last Update | 2019-02-24 |