The Cisco Nexus 9364E-SG2 is a high-density 800G fixed switch designed to support AI and ML workloads in enterprise data centers. It leverages the Cisco Silicon One G200 architecture, providing advanced load balancing, congestion management, and telemetry features that are critical for AI-driven applications. This switch supports 64 ports of 800G, with configurations for QSFP-DD and OSFP transceivers, offering speeds of 400G, 200G, and 100G.

Key Features of Nexus 9364E-SG2

• High Throughput: Each of the 64 ports can deliver up to 800G, making it suitable for AI/ML data centers that require significant bandwidth.
• Programmability & Automation: The switch integrates with tools like Ansible, RESTCONF/NETCONF, and Cisco Nexus Dashboard for simplified management, automation, and telemetry. It supports features like Dynamic Load Balancing (DLB), Priority Flow Control (PFC), and Explicit Congestion Notification (ECN) for optimal traffic flow.
• High Availability: It features In-Service Software Upgrades (ISSUs) and Virtual Port-Channel (vPC), ensuring minimal downtime and seamless network operations.
• Lossless Transport: It supports RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE), ensuring efficient data transmission, which is crucial for AI workloads.
• Advanced Buffering: The switch has 256MB of shared buffer memory, which is optimized to handle burst traffic and reduce packet loss.

The Nexus 9364E-SG2 can be deployed as part of a leaf-and-spine architecture, supporting VXLAN EVPN and IP Fabric designs, making it highly flexible for modern AI and cloud infrastructure. Additionally, its support for 128-way Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP) routing aids in scalability and network efficiency, making it a powerful solution for large-scale AI networks.

This switch also aligns with the Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC) standards, ensuring compatibility and future-proofing for evolving AI network requirements   .