Description
Cisco Nexus N9K-C93240YC-FX2 Fixed Switch
48x 1/10/25G SFP28 + 12x 40/100G QSFP28 | 4.8 Tbps | Cloud Scale Architecture | 1.2RU Fixed Switch
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93240YC-FX2 is a high-performance 1.2-Rack-Unit fixed-configuration data center switch designed for high-density fiber networking. It provides 48x 1/10/25G SFP28 ports and 12x 40/100G QSFP28 ports, delivering flexible connectivity for server, storage, leaf, aggregation, and spine deployments. The switch provides up to 4.8 Tbps of switching bandwidth and over 2.5 billion packets per second of forwarding performance.
Licensing & Software Options
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93240YC-FX2 supports Cisco NX-OS and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) deployment options. Cisco Data Center Network software subscriptions are available in multiple feature tiers depending on the networking, automation, visibility, and fabric capabilities required.
- Cisco DCN Essentials: Provides foundational data center networking capabilities for supported NX-OS deployments.
- Cisco DCN Advantage: Adds advanced networking, automation, and fabric capabilities for more complex environments.
- Cisco DCN Premier: Provides the highest software feature tier for advanced data center networking and operational requirements.
- NX-OS / ACI Deployment: Software configuration and licensing should be selected to match the intended standalone NX-OS or Cisco ACI environment.
Key Technical Features
* High-Density SFP28 Connectivity
Provides 48 SFP28 ports supporting 1 Gigabit, 10 Gigabit, and 25 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for high-density server and storage deployments.
* 40G / 100G QSFP28 Connectivity
Includes 12 QSFP28 ports supporting 40 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for high-bandwidth uplink, spine, and fabric connections.
* High-Performance Switching
Delivers up to 4.8 Tbps of switching bandwidth and over 2.5 billion packets per second of forwarding performance.
* Redundant Hot-Swap Cooling
Uses 5 field-replaceable 35CFM fan modules, with 4 required for operation and 1 additional fan for redundancy.
* Flexible Power Options
Supports 750W AC and 1100W AC, DC, and HVAC/HVDC power supplies with two power supply bays for operation and redundancy.
* Flexible Data Center Deployment
Designed for high-density leaf, spine, aggregation, cloud, and data center deployments using Cisco NX-OS or ACI.
Specifications
| Product SKU | N9K-C93240YC-FX2 |
| Switch Form Factor | 1.2 Rack Unit Fixed Configuration |
| Downlink Ports | 48x 1/10/25G SFP28 |
| QSFP28 Ports | 12x 40/100G QSFP28 |
| Switching Bandwidth | Up to 4.8 Tbps |
| Forwarding Performance | Over 2.5 Bpps |
| Physical Dimensions | 2.1 x 17.3 x 23.3 inches H x W x D (5.3 x 43.9 x 59.1 cm) |
| Chassis Weight | 22.0 lbs (10.0 kg) |
| System Memory | Up to 24GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB SSD |
| Packet Buffer | 40MB |
| Cooling / Fan Assembly | 5x Field-Replaceable 35CFM Fan Modules, 4 Operational + 1 Redundant |
| Compatible Intake Fans | NXA-FAN-35CFM-PI, NXA-SFAN-35CFM-PI |
| Compatible Exhaust Fans | NXA-FAN-35CFM-PE, NXA-SFAN-35CFM-PE |
| 750W AC Power Supplies | NXA-PAC-750W-PI, NXA-PAC-750W-PE |
| 1100W AC Power Supplies | NXA-PAC-1100W-PI2, NXA-PAC-1100W-PE2, NXA-PAC-1100W-PI3, NXA-PAC-1100W-PE3 |
| 1100W DC Power Supplies | NXA-PDC-1100W-PI, NXA-PDC-1100W-PE |
| 1100W HVAC/HVDC Power Supplies | NXA-PHV-1100W-PI, NXA-PHV-1100W-PE |
| Power Supply Bays | 2 Hot-Swap Power Supply Bays, 1+1 Redundancy |
| Typical Power Consumption | 298W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 708W |
| 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.
