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cisco Nexus 9000 Nexus 9372PX

End of saleNetwork1U fixed switch
Cisco cisco Nexus 9000 Nexus 9372PX1U fixed switch1.44 Tbps

The Cisco Nexus 9372PX is a first-generation 1U fixed datacenter leaf switch providing 48 ports of 1G/10G SFP+ and 6 ports of 40G QSFP+ uplinks. Offering wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, VXLAN bridging and routing, and dual-mode operation in standalone NX-OS or Cisco ACI, the 9372PX was a foundational top-of-rack building block for early enterprise ACI fabrics.

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Specifications

Brandcisco
FamilyNexus 9000
Form factor1U fixed switch
ReleasedJun 2014
End of saleOct 2018
End of supportOct 2023
Downlink ports48x 1G/10G SFP+ optical/copper ports
Uplink ports6x 40G QSFP+ optical ports
Switching capacity1.44 Tbps non-blocking bandwidth
Forwarding rateUp to 1,150 Mpps
AirflowPort-side exhaust or port-side intake airflow options
Operating modesCisco NX-OS or Cisco ACI Leaf mode

Generations

Works together

How the cisco Nexus 9000 Nexus 9372PX connects to servers, storage and the network: 3 ways, with the parts and products on each path.

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over EthernetFile storage (NFS and SMB)Hyperconverged cluster

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet

Keep the speed the same at all three points: a 25GbE server, a 25GbE switch port and a 25GbE array port. Mixed speeds work but the slowest link sets the pace.

Servers

Adapters for the server

Storage

Optics

iSCSI and NVMe/TCP over Ethernet: how it fits together

File storage (NFS and SMB)

Front-end ports face the clients; back-end ports (on scale-out systems) connect the nodes to each other and need their own switch pair.

Servers

Adapters for the server

Storage

Optics

File storage (NFS and SMB): how it fits together

Hyperconverged cluster

Plan at least two 25GbE ports per node to two switches; all-NVMe clusters often move to 100GbE.

HCI nodes

Adapters for the server

Optics

Hyperconverged cluster: how it fits together

Plan and size it

Check compatibility with Cisco

Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Cisco has tested with the cisco Nexus 9000 Nexus 9372PX.

Equivalent models from other brands

FAQ

Can the Nexus 9372PX run in Cisco ACI mode?

Yes, the 9372PX can operate as an ACI leaf node in generation-1 ACI architectures.

What is the successor to the 9372PX?

The Nexus 93180YC-FX and 93180YC-FX3 are the direct modern successors, adding 25GbE and 100GbE capabilities.

Buying or selling Nexus 9372PX?

New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.

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