Cisco Nexus 9K Fixed 36x 100G QSFP28 | Data Center Switch — CON-SSC4P-C14451K9

Build a faster, cleaner data center fabric with the Cisco ONE Nexus 9K Fixed platform configured for 36 x 100G QSFP28 connectivity. This architecture is designed for teams that need to move east-west traffic at scale without adding complexity to the network core. The fixed form factor simplifies deployment while preserving the port density required for leaf-spine designs, aggregation layers, and high-throughput interconnects. For infrastructure teams, the value is not just bandwidth. It is the ability to standardize on a platform that supports consistent operations, tighter control over growth, and fewer bottlenecks as workloads expand. Cisco Nexus 9K systems are commonly selected where predictable performance, strong fabric design, and long-term network planning matter more than commodity switching. This model is a strong fit for environments that need to connect high-performance compute, storage, and virtualization clusters with 100G uplinks. It helps reduce oversubscription pressure and supports the kind of network headroom that enterprise and service provider teams expect when planning for future demand. If your priority is to sustain critical application traffic with a switch built for dense 100G deployment, this platform belongs on the shortlist. Ideal For Deploy as a leaf switch in a high-density data center fabric Aggregate 100G uplinks for compute and storage clusters Connect virtualization hosts in latency-sensitive environments Support spine-facing connectivity in modern leaf-spine designs Why This Product 1 36 x 100G QSFP28 ports for dense uplink design 2 Fixed architecture for simpler deployment planning 3 Built for data center fabric and aggregation roles 4 Cisco Nexus platform suited to enterprise switching standards