Cisco N9396Y12C-SE1 NX-OS Mode Switch Hardware Installation Guide

Switch power input requirements

Updated: January 22, 2026

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Overview

Provides information about the amount of power the switch consumes.

This table lists the typical amount of power that the switch consumes. It also lists the maximum amount of power that you must provision for the switch and power supply for peak conditions.

Note

Some power supplies have capabilities that are greater than the maximum power requirements for a switch. To determine the power consumption characteristics for the switch, use the typical and maximum requirements that are listed here.


Switch	Typical Power Consumption (AC or DC)	Maximum Power Consumption (AC or DC)	Heat Dissipation Requirement
Cisco Nexus 9396Y12C-SE1	340 W	735 W	2763.84 BTUs per hour

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