Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 (N9K-C9336C-FX2) 36-Port 100G Cloud Scale Leaf Switch
Dense 1RU 100G leaf for spine-leaf and converged fabrics
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Configuration at a Glance
Tailored per engagement. Full technical overview below.
Overview
The Nexus 9336C-FX2 is a 1RU fixed switch with 36 QSFP28 ports built on Cisco Cloud Scale silicon for top-of-rack leaf and converged-fabric roles. Each unit is specified, configured, optic-matched, and tested before shipment, sourced through authorized Cisco channels with manufacturer warranty support.
Who This Solution Is For
Business Benefits
Flexible port speeds
Every QSFP28 port supports 1/10/25/40/50/100G with breakout, easing mixed-speed rack rollouts.
Dual-mode fabric
Runs in NX-OS or ACI mode so the same hardware fits policy-driven or traditional designs.
Tested on arrival
Each switch is configured and burn-in tested so it racks cleanly into your fabric.
Typical Business Use Cases
Top-of-rack leaf switching
VXLAN BGP-EVPN access tier
Converged compute and storage fabric
ACI leaf deployment
Industry Applications
Technical Overview
Powered by a Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC, the 9336C-FX2 delivers 7.2 Tbps of switching bandwidth and over 2.4 Bpps of forwarding in a single rack unit. It supports VXLAN with BGP-EVPN, segment routing, line-rate telemetry, and integrated security across all 36 multispeed ports.
| Switch Fabric | 7.2 Tbps full-duplex, 2.4 Bpps |
| Ports | 36x QSFP28 (1/10/25/40/50/100G) |
| ASIC | Cisco Cloud Scale |
| Port Breakout | 4x10/4x25G per QSFP28 port |
| Form Factor | 1RU rack-mountable |
| Operating Modes | NX-OS and ACI |
| Fabric Features | VXLAN BGP-EVPN, segment routing, telemetry |
| Management | Out-of-band mgmt, console, USB |
| Warranty | Cisco limited hardware warranty; Smart Net options |
Specifications are indicative and configured to each engagement. Request a quote for a configuration tailored to your requirements.
Warranty, Support & Fulfillment
Every system ships from an authorized channel, configured and tested, with the documentation enterprise buyers need — backed by warranty and a dedicated account team.
Enterprise Warranty
Full manufacturer warranty with optional on-site, next-business-day support and extended coverage.
Authorized Channel
Sourced through Tier-1 distribution and OEM partners — never grey market. Asset & warranty records included.
Lead Time & Deployment
48-hour quotes, then configured, burn-in tested, and delivered on a committed schedule.
Nationwide Fulfillment
Coordinated logistics, rack-and-stack, and delivery wherever your infrastructure lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 9336C-FX2 a leaf or spine switch?
It is optimized as a leaf or top-of-rack switch, providing 25/100G server access with 100G uplinks into a spine tier.
Can it run in Cisco ACI fabrics?
Yes. The switch supports both NX-OS standalone mode and ACI leaf mode, so it fits policy-driven or classic designs without hardware changes.
How many 25G servers can it support?
Using 4x25G breakout on its QSFP28 ports, it scales to as many as 144 25G access connections depending on uplink reservation.
Hardware Assistance
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