Cisco Switch With Cloud Scale ASIC , VXLAN Support & Low
Latency
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93216TC-FX2 is a next-generation data center
switch designed for high-performance networking, offering ultra-low
latency, scalable cloud connectivity, and advanced virtualization
support. Powered by Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC, this switch delivers
3.2 Tbps of throughput, ensuring seamless 100G/40G/25G/10G
connectivity with flexible port breakout capabilities. Ideal for
AI/ML workloads, cloud environments, and enterprise networks, it
provides hardware-accelerated VXLAN for efficient network
segmentation and EVPN support for simplified automation.
Key Features & Benefits
✔ High-Density 100G Connectivity – 16 fixed QSFP28 ports, each
configurable as 100G, 40G, or 4x25G/10G via breakout cables.
✔ Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC – Enables line-rate performance, low-power
efficiency, and future-proof programmability.
✔ VXLAN & EVPN Support – Hardware-accelerated overlay
networking for multi-tenant cloud environments.
✔ Ultra-Low Latency (<1μs) – Optimized for HPC, AI, and
financial trading applications.
✔ Dual-Mode Operation – Runs NX-OS (traditional CLI) or ACI (SDN
mode) for flexible deployment.
✔ RoCEv2 & RDMA Support – Enhances GPU clustering and storage
networking performance.
✔ Enterprise-Grade Security – Features secure boot, MACsec
encryption, and Trust Anchor Module (TAM).
Technical Specifications (N9K-C93216TC-FX2)
| Category | Specification |
|---|
| Ports | 16 x QSFP28 (100G), breakout to 40G/4x25G/4x10G |
| Throughput | 3.2 Tbps |
| Latency | <1μs (cut-through switching) |
| ASIC | Cisco Cloud Scale |
| Virtualization | VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS |
| Power Supply | Dual, hot-swappable (1+1 redundancy) |
| Cooling | Front-to-back airflow |
| OS Support | NX-OS & ACI Mode |
Ideal Use Cases
✅ Cloud Data Centers – Scalable spine-leaf architectures with
VXLAN/EVPN.
✅ AI/ML & HPC – Low-latency RoCEv2 support for GPU/CPU
clusters.
✅ Enterprise Core Networks – High-density 10G/25G/40G/100G
aggregation.
