N9K-C9396TX-B18Q Cisco Systems Nexus 9396TX at discount

N9K-C9396TX-B18Q Specifications

Cisco Nexus 9300 Series High‑Density Fixed Leaf Switch

Manufacturer: Cisco
Manufacturer Model: N9K-C9396TX-B18Q
Product Line: Nexus 9000 Series
Product Series: 9396TX
Product Type: Fixed High‑Density Data Centre Switch
Product Name: Cisco Nexus 9396TX (48×1/10G‑T + 8/12×40G QSFP+)

KEY FEATURES:
Port Configuration: 48 fixed 1/10GBASE‑T RJ‑45 downlinks
Uplink Ports: Supports up to 8 or 12 QSFP+ 40G uplinks via uplink module
Supported Speeds: 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps on downlinks; 40 Gbps on uplinks
Switching Capacity: Up to ~2.56 Tbps internal bandwidth
High Availability: Hot‑swappable redundant power supplies and fans; front‑to‑back or back‑to‑front airflow options

PERFORMANCE:
Maximum Throughput: ~2.56 Tbps
Forwarding Rate: Latency ~1‑2 µs; Packet forwarding well over 1 billion pps in select configurations
Buffer Memory: Up to ~50 MB shared buffer space

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:
Operating Temperature Range: 0 °C to 40 °C
Storage Temperature Range: ‑40 °C to 70 °C
Humidity: ~5% to 95% non‑condensing

PHYSICAL:
Dimensions (H × W × D): ~3.5″ × 17.5″ × 22.5″ (≈ 8.9 cm × 44.5 cm × 57.1 cm)
Weight: ~22.45 lb (~10.2 kg) (without PSUs, uplink module, fans)
Form Factor: 2U rack‑mountable chassis