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Cisco N9K-C9336C-FX2 Refurbished - 36-Port 100G Switch
MPN: N9K-C9336C-FX2
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The Cisco N9K-C9336C-FX2 is a purpose-built, fixed-configuration switch from the Nexus 9300 Series, offering 36 ports of 40/100G QSFP28 connectivity in a compact 1RU form factor. Designed to serve as a high-performance spine or leaf node within modern spine-leaf data center fabrics, this switch supports Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) as well as standalone NX-OS mode, giving network architects the flexibility to deploy it across a wide range of environments.With QSFP28 ports capable of operating at both 40G and 100G speeds, the N9K-C9336C-FX2 provides forward-compatible infrastructure that scales with growing bandwidth demands. Its deep buffer capabilities and advanced telemetry features help network teams maintain visibility and performance even under heavy traffic loads.
This refurbished unit has been tested and verified for full functionality, making it an excellent choice for organizations looking to build or expand their data center fabric without the cost of new hardware. WhaleyComm's refurbished inventory goes through quality inspection to ensure reliability before shipping.
Whether you are deploying a greenfield data center, refreshing aging spine infrastructure, or expanding an existing ACI fabric, the Cisco N9K-C9336C-FX2 delivers the port density, speed, and software ecosystem needed to support your operations — all at a fraction of the new hardware price.
Technical Specifications
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'N9K-C9336C-FX2', 'Brand': 'Cisco', 'Series': 'Nexus 9300', 'Form Factor': '1RU', 'Total Ports': '36', 'Port Type': 'QSFP28', 'Port Speed': '40G / 100G', 'Software Support': 'Cisco NX-OS, Cisco ACI', 'Condition': 'Refurbished'}
Ideal Use Cases
Data Center Spine Layer
The N9K-C9336C-FX2 is well-suited as a high-capacity spine switch in a leaf-spine data center fabric, delivering 100G uplinks to leaf nodes. Its port density and throughput support large-scale east-west traffic flows typical of modern virtualized and containerized workloads.
Cisco ACI Fabric Deployment
Organizations building or expanding a Cisco ACI software-defined networking environment can deploy this switch as a spine node within the APIC-managed fabric. Its native ACI compatibility ensures seamless policy-driven automation and centralized management across the data center.
High-Performance Cloud or Colocation Infrastructure
Service providers and enterprises operating colocation or private cloud environments benefit from the switch's 40/100G flexibility and high port density in a 1RU footprint. This allows maximum bandwidth capacity while conserving valuable rack space.
What's Included
✔ Cisco N9K-C9336C-FX2 Switch Unit
✔ Power Supply Unit(s) [Verify quantity/model]
✔ Fan Module(s) [Verify quantity/model]
✔ Rack Mounting Hardware
✔ WhaleyComm Refurbished Quality Inspection Certification
Lifetime Warranty - No Time Limits. No Questions.
Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it. 25 years, 5,000+ customers.
Compatibility Details
Review supported optics, cables, software, management protocols, and environment-specific compatibility guidance.
The Cisco N9K-C9336C-FX2 is compatible with the following platforms and software ecosystems
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- **Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Fabric**: Operates as a spine or leaf node within Nexus 9000-based leaf-spine topologies.
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- **Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)**: Fully supported as an ACI spine switch, managed via Cisco APIC controllers.
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- **Cisco NX-OS**: Supports standalone NX-OS mode for traditional CLI-based network management.
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- **QSFP28 Optics and Cables**: Compatible with standard 100G QSFP28 optics, direct-attach cables (DAC), and active optical cables (AOC) — [Verify specific Cisco-approved transceiver list].
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- **Management Platforms**: Compatible with Cisco DNA Center and third-party management tools via standard APIs [Verify specific version support].
Shipping & Returns
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Shipping
Orders ship within 1-2 business days.
Returns
Contact support for DOA or warranty issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product-specific answers about compatibility, testing, warranty, fulfilment, and purchase confidence.
The N9K-C9336C-FX2 features 36 fixed QSFP28 ports, each capable of operating at 40G or 100G speeds, making it a high-density option for data center spine and leaf deployments.
Yes, the N9K-C9336C-FX2 supports both Cisco ACI mode — managed through a Cisco APIC controller — and standalone NX-OS mode for traditional network management, providing deployment flexibility.
Refurbished means the unit has been previously deployed and has undergone inspection and testing to verify full hardware functionality before being made available for resale. It is not new but is confirmed operational.
Yes, the switch is designed to function as a spine node in Cisco leaf-spine architectures, offering the port density and 100G throughput required to aggregate traffic from multiple leaf switches in enterprise and cloud-scale environments.
Cisco N9K-C9336C-FX2 Refurbished - 36-Port 100G Switch
$2,850.00
