Cisco Nexus 93600CD-GX (N9K-C93600CD-GX) 28x100G + 8x400G Leaf-Spine Switch
100G access with native 400G uplinks in one rack unit
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Configuration at a Glance
Tailored per engagement. Full technical overview below.
Overview
The Nexus 93600CD-GX is a 1RU GX Cloud Scale switch pairing 28 100G ports with 8 QSFP-DD 400G ports for high-density leaf or compact spine roles. It is delivered specified, configured with matched optics, and fully tested through authorized Cisco distribution with manufacturer warranty backing.
Who This Solution Is For
Business Benefits
100G-to-400G bridge
Mixed 100G and 400G ports let you keep 100G access while moving uplinks to 400G.
High forwarding density
12 Tbps in 1RU consolidates leaf capacity and frees valuable rack space.
Investment protection
QSFP-DD ports stay backward-compatible with existing 100G and 40G optics.
Typical Business Use Cases
High-density leaf with 400G uplinks
Compact 400G-capable spine
IP storage fabric aggregation
AI cluster access tier
Industry Applications
Technical Overview
Built on the Cisco GX Cloud Scale ASIC, the 93600CD-GX provides 12 Tbps of bandwidth and 4.0 Bpps across 28 100G QSFP28 ports and 8 QSFP-DD 400G ports. It supports NX-OS and ACI modes with VXLAN BGP-EVPN, MACsec, and real-time streaming telemetry for spine-leaf fabrics.
| Switch Fabric | 12 Tbps, 4.0 Bpps |
| 100G Ports | 28x QSFP28 (10/25/40/50/100G) |
| 400G Ports | 8x QSFP-DD (up to 400G, backward compatible) |
| ASIC | Cisco GX Cloud Scale |
| Form Factor | 1RU rack-mountable |
| Operating Modes | NX-OS and ACI |
| Security | Line-rate MACsec on supported ports |
| Management | Out-of-band mgmt, console, streaming telemetry |
| 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
Why choose 93600CD-GX over a 100G-only leaf?
Its eight QSFP-DD 400G ports let you upgrade uplinks to 400G while preserving 100G server access, avoiding a full leaf replacement later.
Can it act as a small spine?
Yes. With eight 400G ports plus 28 100G ports it suits compact spine roles in smaller pods as well as high-density leaf duty.
Are existing 100G optics reusable?
Yes. The QSFP-DD 400G ports are backward-compatible with QSFP28 100G and QSFP+ 40G transceivers.
Hardware Assistance
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