- 36-port 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ line card - Nonblocking, 36-MB buffer - Designed for use in an aggregation-switch role - Line rate for all packet sizes - NX-OS mode only - Supported in 4- and 8-slot chassis - Requires 6 fabric modules for maximum bandwidth - Compatible with N9K-C9504-FM and N9K-C9508-FM