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Cisco Nexus N3K-C3636C-R 100G Switch with MACsec Security

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High-density Cisco Nexus 3000 Series data center switch featuring 36 QSFP28 100GbE ports and integrated MACsec encryption, designed for secure spine-leaf fabrics, cloud-scale networking, and high-performance enterprise infrastructure modernization.

OVERVIEW

  • The Cisco Nexus N3K-C3636C-R is a high-density 100GbE data center switch engineered for organizations building scalable spine-leaf fabrics, cloud platforms, and performance-intensive enterprise networks. Its 36 QSFP28 ports provide substantial bandwidth consolidation while integrated MACsec encryption helps secure traffic across critical infrastructure. Compared with many Nexus models focused primarily on port expansion, this platform combines high-density 100G connectivity, wire-speed security capabilities, and efficient rack utilization. It is well suited for enterprises, cloud providers, financial institutions, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives seeking long-term scalability, infrastructure modernization, and secure network growth without extensive architectural redesign.

USE CASES

  • Spine layer deployment in enterprise data centers
  • High-density leaf-spine fabric architectures
  • Private cloud infrastructure expansion
  • Hybrid cloud interconnection environments
  • Secure east-west traffic segmentation
  • High-performance virtualization clusters
  • Storage and backup network aggregation
  • Disaster recovery data center connectivity
  • Financial trading and low-latency workloads
  • Large-scale application hosting platforms

KEY FEATURES

  • 36 QSFP28 high-speed Ethernet interfaces
  • 100GbE-ready data center connectivity
  • Integrated MACsec encryption support
  • Designed for spine-leaf architectures
  • Supports infrastructure modernization initiatives
  • Enables secure data transport between sites
  • High-density form factor for rack efficiency
  • Optimized for cloud-scale networking
  • Supports virtualization and multi-tenant environments
  • Facilitates scalable network expansion
  • Helps reduce network bottlenecks
  • Suitable for high-availability architectures
  • Supports business continuity strategies
  • Enhances operational efficiency through consolidation
  • Built for demanding enterprise workloads

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Brand: Cisco
  • Part Number: N3K-C3636C-R
  • Product Family: Cisco Nexus 3000 Series
  • Model: Nexus N3K-C3636C-R
  • Port Configuration: 36 x QSFP28
  • Network Speed: 100 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Security Feature: MACsec
  • Deployment Type: Data Center Switch

WHY CHOOSE THIS PRODUCT?

  • Organizations select the Cisco Nexus N3K-C3636C-R when they require secure, high-density 100GbE networking without sacrificing scalability. The combination of 36 QSFP28 interfaces and integrated MACsec differentiates it from many standard data center switches focused solely on throughput. It fits seamlessly into spine-leaf, cloud, virtualization, and disaster recovery environments while supporting long-term infrastructure growth. For procurement teams, it offers strong investment protection through high port density, security-focused design, reduced rack footprint, and compatibility with modern data center transformation strategies.

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