Description
Cisco Nexus N9K-C93108TC-EX Fixed Switch
48x 100M/1G/10G BASE-T + 6x 40/100G QSFP28 | 2.16 Tbps | Cloud Scale Architecture | 1RU Fixed Switch
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93108TC-EX is a high-performance 1-Rack-Unit (1RU) fixed-configuration data center switch designed for high-density copper networking. It provides 48x 100M/1G/10G BASE-T ports and 6x 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports. The switch delivers up to 2.16 Tbps of switching bandwidth and over 1.6 billion packets per second of forwarding performance for server, storage, leaf, aggregation, and data center network deployments.
Licensing & Software Options
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93108TC-EX supports Cisco NX-OS and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) deployment options. Software licensing should be selected according to the networking, automation, visibility, and fabric capabilities required.
- NX-OS Essentials: Provides foundational networking capabilities for supported NX-OS deployments.
- NX-OS Advantage: Adds advanced networking capabilities for more complex environments.
- ACI Essentials: Provides essential Cisco ACI capabilities for supported fabric deployments.
- ACI Advantage: Provides additional Cisco ACI networking and fabric functionality.
Key Technical Features
* High-Density Copper Connectivity
Provides 48 BASE-T downlink ports supporting 100 Mbps, 1 Gigabit, and 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
* 40G / 100G QSFP28 Uplinks
Includes 6 fixed QSFP28 ports supporting native 40 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, with additional speeds available through supported configurations.
* High-Performance Switching
Delivers up to 2.16 Tbps of switching bandwidth and over 1.6 billion packets per second of forwarding performance.
* Field-Replaceable Cooling
Uses 4 field-replaceable 30CFM fan modules with port-side intake or port-side exhaust airflow configurations.
* Flexible Power Options
Supports 500W and 650W AC, 930W DC, and 1200W universal HVAC/HVDC power supplies with two power supply positions.
* Flexible Data Center Deployment
Designed for Top-of-Rack, Middle-of-Rack, End-of-Rack, Cisco NX-OS, and ACI data center deployments.
Specifications
| Product SKU | N9K-C93108TC-EX |
| Switch Form Factor | 1 Rack Unit (1RU) Fixed Configuration |
| Downlink Ports | 48x 100M/1G/10G BASE-T |
| Uplink Ports | 6x 40/100G QSFP28 |
| Switching Bandwidth | Up to 2.16 Tbps |
| Forwarding Performance | Over 1.6 Bpps |
| Physical Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 inches H x W x D (4.4 x 43.9 x 57.1 cm) |
| Chassis Weight | 17.7 lbs (8.0 kg) without fans or power supplies |
| CPU | 4 Cores |
| System Memory | 24GB |
| Internal Storage | 64GB SSD |
| Packet Buffer | 40MB |
| Cooling / Fan Assembly | 4x Field-Replaceable 30CFM Fan Modules |
| Compatible Intake Fan | NXA-FAN-30CFM-B |
| Compatible Exhaust Fan | NXA-FAN-30CFM-F |
| 500W AC Power Supplies | NXA-PAC-500W-PI, NXA-PAC-500W-PE |
| 650W AC Power Supplies | NXA-PAC-650W-PI, NXA-PAC-650W-PE |
| 930W DC Power Supplies | NXA-PDC-930W-PI, NXA-PDC-930W-PE |
| 1200W Universal Power Supply | N9K-PUV-1200W - HVAC/HVDC Bidirectional Airflow |
| Power Supply Bays | 2 Power Supply Bays, 1 Operational + 1 Redundant |
| Typical Power Consumption | 290W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 499W |
| Management Ports | 1x RJ-45 Management Port + 1x SFP Management Port |
| Console / USB | 1x RS-232 Console Port + 1x USB Port |
| Expansion Modules | None - Fixed-Port Chassis |
*All images are stock photos. Actual product will vary depending on the options chosen.
