Cisco N9164E-NS4-O - N9100 64p 800G switch with OSFP

Cisco Part Number: N9164E-NS4-O is a Cisco N9100 64p 800G switch w/ OSFP

Cisco N9164E-NS4-O Nexus 9000 Series 64-Port 800G Data Centre Switch

The Cisco N9164E-NS4-O is a high-performance, fixed-port data centre switch from the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, designed to meet the demanding connectivity requirements of modern enterprise data centres, cloud infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) environments. Featuring 64 high-density 800 Gigabit Ethernet OSFP ports, this advanced switching platform delivers exceptional bandwidth, scalability and low-latency performance for next-generation data centre fabrics.

Powered by the NVIDIA Spectrum-4 ASIC, the Cisco N9164E-NS4-O provides advanced networking capabilities optimised for high-performance AI workloads, large-scale Ethernet fabrics and demanding cloud applications. Its compact 2RU form factor makes it suitable for high-density leaf-and-spine network architectures.

High-Density 800G Connectivity and Performance

The Cisco N9164E-NS4-O provides flexible, high-speed connectivity to support evolving data centre requirements. Its key hardware features include:

• 64 x 800G OSFP ports: High-density connectivity for next-generation data centre networks.
• Flexible port breakout: Supports 2 x 400G, 4 x 200G and 4 x 100G configurations.
• Advanced packet buffering: 160 MB of fully shared on-die packet buffer for efficient traffic management.
• NVIDIA Spectrum-4 ASIC: Advanced switching architecture designed for AI/ML networking.
• High-speed switching: Designed to deliver the bandwidth and low latency required by demanding applications.

Advanced Networking, Automation and Management

Running Cisco NX-OS, the N9164E-NS4-O provides comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking capabilities, programmability and automation features. It supports VXLAN EVPN fabrics, BGP architectures, IPv4 and IPv6 routing, and advanced traffic management.

Additional capabilities include:

• Adaptive Routing and intelligent congestion management.
• Priority Flow Control (PFC) and Explicit Congestion Notification (ECN).
• RoCE support for high-performance RDMA networking.
• Power-on Auto Provisioning (POAP) for simplified deployment.
• Integration with Cisco Nexus Dashboard and Cisco Nexus Hyperfabric.
• Model-driven telemetry and REST API support.
• High availability with hot-swappable power supplies and redundant cooling.

Ideal for Next-Generation Data Centres

The Cisco N9164E-NS4-O is an excellent choice for organisations building scalable, high-performance data centre networks, AI infrastructure and cloud computing environments. Combining 800G connectivity, advanced traffic management and intelligent automation, it provides a powerful foundation for modern, high-density Ethernet fabrics.

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Part Number: N9164E-NS4-O
• Product Series: Cisco Nexus 9000 / N9100 Series
• Product Type: Data Centre Switch
• Port Configuration: 64 x 800G OSFP
• Port Breakout: 400G, 200G and 100G
• Switching ASIC: NVIDIA Spectrum-4
• Packet Buffer: 160 MB
• Form Factor: 2RU
• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS