N9K-C9336C-FX2
Data-center leaf or spine switch
N9K-C9332C
Data-center spine switch
Cisco switch comparison
N9K-C9336C-FX2 vs N9K-C9332C
N9K-C9336C-FX2 offers 36 QSFP28 ports, flexible 1/10/25/40/50/100G breakout and 7.2 Tbps of switching capacity. N9K-C9332C is a 32-port 40/100G spine platform with 6.4 Tbps and a higher published forwarding-rate figure. Compare the required breakout pattern, route and MAC scale, NX-OS release and traffic profile; the two forwarding figures should not be used without confirming that Cisco measured them under the same conditions.
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N9K-C9336C-FX2
36
N9K-C9332C
32
N9K-C9336C-FX2
36 x 1/10/25/40/50/100G QSFP28 with breakout
N9K-C9332C
32 x 40/100G QSFP28
N9K-C9336C-FX2
7,200 Gbps
N9K-C9332C
6,400 Gbps
N9K-C9336C-FX2
2,400 Mpps
N9K-C9332C
4,400 Mpps
N9K-C9336C-FX2
40/100G QSFP28 with 1/10/25/50G breakout
N9K-C9332C
40/100G QSFP28
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How to choose between N9K-C9336C-FX2 and N9K-C9332C
Review the differences in this order to identify the model that best fits the intended deployment.
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Ports and uplinks
Match access media, port count and speed first, then confirm that the uplink design fits the distribution layer.
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PoE and power
Total the power required by connected devices and verify the PoE standard, budget, power supplies and redundancy.
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Performance and software
Compare forwarding, stacking and scale in the intended topology, then confirm the license tier and software release.
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Full specification comparison
| Comparison parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Product ID | N9K-C9336C-FX2 | N9K-C9332C |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Cisco Nexus 9300 Series fixed data-center switch | N9K-C9332C Cisco Nexus 9300 Series fixed data-center switch |
| Form Factor | N9K-C9336C-FX2 1RU | N9K-C9332C 1RU |
| Switch RoleDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Data-center leaf or spine switch | N9K-C9332C Data-center spine switch |
| Network License | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Cisco Data Center Networking Essentials, Advantage or Premier tier | N9K-C9332C Cisco Data Center Networking Essentials, Advantage or Premier tier |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Management Model | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Cisco Nexus Dashboard; Cisco NX-OS CLI and APIs; Cisco APIC in ACI mode | N9K-C9332C Cisco Nexus Dashboard; Cisco NX-OS CLI and APIs; Cisco APIC in ACI mode |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Downlink Port CountDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 36 | N9K-C9332C 32 |
| Access / Downlink PortsDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 36 x 1/10/25/40/50/100G QSFP28 with breakout | N9K-C9332C 32 x 40/100G QSFP28 |
| Downlink TypeDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 40/100G QSFP28 with 1/10/25/50G breakout | N9K-C9332C 40/100G QSFP28 |
| Uplink Interfaces | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Not applicable | N9K-C9332C Not applicable |
| Maximum Uplink Speed | N9K-C9336C-FX2 100 Gbps | N9K-C9332C 100 Gbps |
| Supported Network Modules | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Not applicable | N9K-C9332C Not applicable |
| Management PortsDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 2 management ports: 1 x RJ-45 and 1 x SFP+ | N9K-C9332C 1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 and 1 x 1G SFP unless model table states otherwise |
| Console Ports | N9K-C9336C-FX2 1 x RS-232 serial console | N9K-C9332C 1 x RS-232 serial console |
| USB Ports | N9K-C9336C-FX2 1 x USB port | N9K-C9332C 1 x USB port |
| PoE-capable Ports | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Not applicable | N9K-C9332C Not applicable |
| Connector Types | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Model-specific RJ-45, SFP28, QSFP28 and/or QSFP-DD interfaces | N9K-C9332C Model-specific RJ-45, SFP28, QSFP28 and/or QSFP-DD interfaces |
| Total System PortsDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 36 | N9K-C9332C 34 |
| Performance and scale | ||
| Switching Capacity (Standalone)Different | N9K-C9336C-FX2 7,200 Gbps | N9K-C9332C 6,400 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate (Standalone)Different | N9K-C9336C-FX2 2,400 Mpps | N9K-C9332C 4,400 Mpps |
| MAC Address ScaleDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 256,000 | N9K-C9332C 92,000 |
| IPv4 Route ScaleDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 896,000 | N9K-C9332C 262,000 |
| IPv6 Route ScaleDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 498,000 | N9K-C9332C 131,000 |
| Multicast Route ScaleDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 128,000 | N9K-C9332C 32,768 |
| VLAN Scale | N9K-C9336C-FX2 4,096 | N9K-C9332C 4,096 |
| ACL ScaleDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 5,000 | N9K-C9332C Up to 16,000 |
| Packet Buffer | N9K-C9336C-FX2 40 MB | N9K-C9332C 40 MB |
| IGMP Multicast GroupsDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 32,000 | N9K-C9332C 8,000 |
| Port Channel SupportDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 512 port channels; up to 32 links per channel | N9K-C9332C 64 port channels; up to 32 links per channel |
| PoE and power | ||
| PoE Support | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Not supported | N9K-C9332C Not supported |
| PoE Standard | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Not applicable | N9K-C9332C Not applicable |
| Default PoE Budget | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Not applicable | N9K-C9332C Not applicable |
| Maximum PoE Budget | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Not applicable | N9K-C9332C Not applicable |
| Default Power Supply | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Power supply selected separately from the compatible options | N9K-C9332C Power supply selected separately from the compatible options |
| Power Supply Slots | N9K-C9336C-FX2 2 | N9K-C9332C 2 |
| Power Supply OptionsDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 750W or 1100W AC; 1100W DC or HVAC/HVDC; up to 2 supplies | N9K-C9332C 750W or 1100W AC; 1100W DC; 1100W HVAC/HVDC; up to 2 supplies |
| Maximum System PowerDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 719 W | N9K-C9332C 700 W |
| AC Input Voltage | N9K-C9336C-FX2 100 to 240 V | N9K-C9332C 100 to 240 V |
| DC Input Voltage | N9K-C9336C-FX2 -40 to -72 V | N9K-C9332C -40 to -72 V |
| AC Input Frequency | N9K-C9336C-FX2 50 to 60 Hz | N9K-C9332C 50 to 60 Hz |
| Power Input Type | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Hot-swappable AC and model-dependent DC/HVAC/HVDC supplies | N9K-C9332C Hot-swappable AC and model-dependent DC/HVAC/HVDC supplies |
| Typical Power ConsumptionDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 337 W | N9K-C9332C 296 W |
| Power Redundancy | N9K-C9336C-FX2 N+1 power-supply redundancy with supported dual-supply configurations | N9K-C9332C N+1 power-supply redundancy with supported dual-supply configurations |
| Stacking and resiliency | ||
| Stacking Technology | N9K-C9336C-FX2 No physical switch stacking; vPC provides multichassis link resiliency | N9K-C9332C No physical switch stacking; vPC provides multichassis link resiliency |
| Stack Bandwidth | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Not applicable | N9K-C9332C Not applicable |
| Maximum Stack Members | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Not applicable | N9K-C9332C Not applicable |
| StackPower | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Not applicable | N9K-C9332C Not applicable |
| Fan ModulesDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 3 dual fan trays | N9K-C9332C 5 hot-swappable fans with redundancy |
| Memory and software | ||
| Operating System | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Cisco NX-OS; Cisco ACI mode on supported models | N9K-C9332C Cisco NX-OS; Cisco ACI mode on supported models |
| Minimum Software ReleaseDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Cisco NX-OS 7.0(3)I7(3) | N9K-C9332C Cisco NX-OS 9.3(3) |
| DRAMDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 24 GB | N9K-C9332C 16 GB |
| Flash Memory | N9K-C9336C-FX2 128 GB | N9K-C9332C 128 GB |
| CPUDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 4 cores | N9K-C9332C 4-core Broadwell-DE |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D)Different | N9K-C9336C-FX2 44 × 439 × 623 mm | N9K-C9332C 44 × 439 × 581 mm |
| WeightDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 8.5 kg | N9K-C9332C 8.6 kg |
| Operating Temperature | N9K-C9336C-FX2 0 to 40 °C | N9K-C9332C 0 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | N9K-C9336C-FX2 -40 to 70 °C | N9K-C9332C -40 to 70 °C |
| Storage Humidity | N9K-C9336C-FX2 5% to 95% | N9K-C9332C 5% to 95% |
| Operating HumidityDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 5% to 95% | N9K-C9332C 5% to 90% |
| Operating Altitude | N9K-C9336C-FX2 0–4,000 m | N9K-C9332C 0–4,000 m |
| MTBFDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 335,900 hours | N9K-C9332C 363,500 hours |
| Warranty | N9K-C9336C-FX2 1-year limited hardware warranty | N9K-C9332C 1-year limited hardware warranty |
| Acoustic RatingDifferent | N9K-C9336C-FX2 76.2 dBA at 50% fan speed; 85.3 dBA at 70%; 92.3 dBA at 100% | N9K-C9332C 76.4 dBA at 50% fan speed; 83.3 dBA at 70%; 92.1 dBA at 100% |
| Environmental Compliance | N9K-C9336C-FX2 RoHS compliant | N9K-C9332C RoHS compliant |
| Safety Certifications | N9K-C9336C-FX2 UL 60950-1; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1; EN/IEC 60950-1 | N9K-C9332C UL 60950-1; CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1; EN/IEC 60950-1 |
| EMC Certifications | N9K-C9336C-FX2 FCC Part 15 Class A; CISPR 22/32 Class A; EN 55022/55032 Class A | N9K-C9332C FCC Part 15 Class A; CISPR 22/32 Class A; EN 55022/55032 Class A |
| Mounting | N9K-C9336C-FX2 19-inch rack mount | N9K-C9332C 19-inch rack mount |
| Airflow | N9K-C9336C-FX2 Orderable port-side intake or port-side exhaust airflow | N9K-C9332C Orderable port-side intake or port-side exhaust airflow |
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