Description
Cisco Nexus N9K-C9348GC-FXP Fixed Switch
48x 100M/1G BASE-T + 4x 1/10/25G SFP28 + 2x 40/100G QSFP28 | 696 Gbps | Cloud Scale Architecture | 1RU Fixed Switch
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C9348GC-FXP is a high-performance 1-Rack-Unit (1RU) fixed-configuration Layer 2 and Layer 3 data center switch designed for high-density Gigabit Ethernet deployments. It provides 48x 100M/1G BASE-T ports, 4x 1/10/25G SFP28 ports, and 2x 40/100G QSFP28 ports. The switch delivers up to 696 Gbps of switching bandwidth and over 517 million packets per second of forwarding performance.
Licensing & Software Options
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C9348GC-FXP supports Cisco NX-OS and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) deployment options. Software licensing should be selected according to the features and deployment environment 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 Gigabit Copper
Provides 48 BASE-T downlink ports supporting 100 Mbps and 1 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for high-density copper network deployments.
* Flexible SFP28 Connectivity
Includes 4 SFP28 ports supporting 1G, 10G, and 25G Ethernet connectivity for higher-speed server, storage, and network connections.
* 40G / 100G Uplinks
Includes 2 QSFP28 uplink ports supporting 40 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for high-bandwidth aggregation and fabric connections.
* High-Performance Switching
Delivers up to 696 Gbps of switching bandwidth and over 517 million packets per second of forwarding performance.
* Field-Replaceable Cooling
Uses 3 field-replaceable dual-rotor 30CFM fan modules with port-side intake or port-side exhaust airflow configurations.
* Flexible Power Options
Supports 350W AC, 350W HVAC/HVDC, and 440W DC power supplies with two power supply bays for operation and redundancy.
Specifications
| Product SKU | N9K-C9348GC-FXP |
| Switch Form Factor | 1 Rack Unit (1RU) Fixed Configuration |
| BASE-T Ports | 48x 100M/1G BASE-T |
| SFP28 Ports | 4x 1/10/25G SFP28 |
| QSFP28 Ports | 2x 40/100G QSFP28 |
| Switching Bandwidth | Up to 696 Gbps |
| Forwarding Performance | Over 517 Mpps |
| Physical Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 19.7 inches H x W x D with AC Power Supplies; 21.0-inch depth with DC Power Supplies |
| Chassis Weight | 14.2 lbs (6.44 kg) without fans or power supplies |
| System Memory | 24GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB SSD |
| Packet Buffer | 40MB |
| Cooling / Fan Assembly | 3x Field-Replaceable Dual-Rotor 30CFM Fan Modules |
| Compatible Intake Fan | NXA-FAN-30CFM-B |
| Compatible Exhaust Fan | NXA-FAN-30CFM-F |
| 350W AC Power Supplies | NXA-PAC-350W-PI, NXA-PAC-350W-PE |
| 350W HVAC/HVDC Power Supplies | NXA-PHV-350W-PI, NXA-PHV-350W-PE |
| 440W DC Power Supplies | NXA-PDC-440W-PI, NXA-PDC-440W-PE |
| Power Supply Bays | 2 Power Supply Bays, 1 Operational + 1 Redundant |
| Typical Power Consumption | 178W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 287W |
| 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.
