Description
Cisco Nexus N9K-C93400LD-H1 Fixed Switch
48x 50G SFP56 + 4x 400G QSFP-DD | 8 Tbps Bandwidth | Cloud Scale Architecture | 1RU Fixed Switch
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93400LD-H1 is a high-performance 1-Rack-Unit (1RU) fixed-configuration Layer 2/Layer 3 switch designed for modern data center, aggregation, leaf, and high-speed network deployments. It provides 48x 50 Gigabit Ethernet SFP56 ports and 4x 400 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP-DD ports, delivering up to 8 Tbps of bandwidth. Built on Cisco Cloud Scale technology, the N9K-C93400LD-H1 supports high-density multi-rate connectivity, advanced telemetry, VXLAN EVPN, precision timing, and MACsec capability across all ports.
Licensing & Software Options
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93400LD-H1 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 50G Connectivity
Provides 48 fixed 50G SFP56 ports for dense server, storage, aggregation, and leaf connectivity in high-performance data center environments.
* 400G QSFP-DD Uplinks
Includes 4 high-speed 400G QSFP-DD ports with support for breakout configurations including 4x 10G, 4x 25G, and 4x 100G connectivity.
* Cisco Cloud Scale Architecture
Uses Cisco Cloud Scale technology to provide up to 8 Tbps of switching bandwidth, advanced telemetry, scalable forwarding, and high-performance packet processing.
* Redundant Hot-Swap Cooling
Uses 5 hot-swappable 35CFM fan modules in a 4+1 redundant configuration, with port-side intake or port-side exhaust airflow options.
* Flexible Power Options
Supports redundant hot-swappable 1400W AC, 2000W DC, or 2000W high-voltage power supply configurations depending on deployment requirements.
* Precision Timing Support
Supports Precision Time Protocol, Synchronous Ethernet, and Class C timing capabilities for applications requiring highly accurate network synchronization.
Specifications
| Product SKU | N9K-C93400LD-H1 |
| Switch Form Factor | 1 Rack Unit (1RU) Fixed Configuration |
| Fixed Ports | 48x 50G SFP56 + 4x 400G QSFP-DD |
| Switching Bandwidth | Up to 8 Tbps |
| Physical Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 19.69 inches H x W x D (4.37 x 43.94 x 50.00 cm) |
| Chassis Weight | 18.7 lbs (8.48 kg) without power supplies or fans |
| Configured Weight | Approximately 23.5 lbs (10.65 kg) with power supplies and fans |
| Cooling / Fan Assembly | 5x Hot-Swap 35CFM Fan Modules, 4+1 Redundancy |
| Compatible Intake Fans | NXA-FAN-35CFM-PI |
| Compatible Exhaust Fans | NXA-FAN-35CFM-PE |
| 1400W AC Power Supplies | NXA-PAC-1400W-PI, NXA-PAC-1400W-PE |
| 2000W DC Power Supplies | NXA-PDC-2KW-PI, NXA-PDC-2KW-PE |
| 2000W High-Voltage Power Supply | NXA-PHV-2KW-PI |
| Power Supply Bays | 2 Hot-Swap Power Supply Bays, 1+1 Redundancy |
| Typical Power Consumption | 394W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 765W |
| Packet Buffer | 40MB On-Die Buffer |
| System Memory | 32GB, expandable to 64GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB SSD |
| Expansion Modules | None - Fixed-Port Chassis |
*All images are stock photos. Actual product will vary depending on the options chosen.
