• Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX 48-port 10GBASE-T switch with 6x QSFP28 uplinks
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Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX | Nexus 9300-EX 48-Port 10GBASE-T Switch, 6x 100G QSFP28

N9K-C93108TC-EX

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Description

The Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX is a high-performance 1RU data centre switch designed for modern cloud-scale deployments and top-of-rack applications. It delivers 2.16 Tbps switching capacity and supports flexible port speeds of 100M/1G/10G on all 48 copper ports, with six QSFP28 uplinks capable of 40G or 100G connectivity. Built on the Nexus 9300-EX platform, it provides wire-rate performance, advanced Layer 3 routing, VXLAN/EVPN support, and programmable automation through NX-OS.

Features

Layer 3 routing with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and IS-IS support
- VXLAN with EVPN control plane for overlay networks
- Virtual PortChannel (vPC) for high availability
- In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) for zero downtime
- Comprehensive QoS and traffic management
- Secure Boot and Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
- Optional MACsec encryption (requires specific hardware)
- IPv4 and IPv6 dual-stack support
- VRF-Lite for network segmentation
- Source-Specific Multicast (SSM) support
- NPV Gateway mode for Fibre Channel over Ethernet
- Programmable via Python scripting, RESTful APIs, and Ansible
- Comprehensive telemetry and analytics capabilities
- Flexible TCAM allocation for ACLs and routing tables
- Hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules
- Bidirectional airflow options for flexible data centre design

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

48x 10GBASE-T ports (support 100M/1G/10G speeds)
- 6x QSFP28 ports (40G/100G uplinks)
- Switching capacity: 2.16 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: 1.7 Bpps
- MAC address table: 256,000 entries
- Memory: 16 GB DRAM
- Flash storage: 32 GB eMMC
- System buffer: 40 MB
- Form factor: 1RU rack-mount
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 in (4.4 x 43.9 x 57.1 cm)
- Weight (without PSU/fans): 17.7 lb (8.0 kg)
- Management: CLI, NX-OS, Python, RESTful API, SNMP
- Management ports: 1x RJ-45, 1x SFP+, 1x USB, 1x RS-232 console
- Power supplies: Dual redundant (sold separately)
- Airflow: Front-to-back or back-to-front options
- Cooling: Hot-swappable N+1 fans

FAQs

Q: What port speeds are supported on the 10GBASE-T ports?
A: The 48 10GBASE-T ports support auto-negotiation at 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 10 Gbps speeds, providing flexible migration paths and backward compatibility with existing copper infrastructure.

Q: Can the QSFP28 uplinks support both 40G and 100G speeds?
A: Yes, all six QSFP28 ports support 40G and 100G operation, and can also be configured for 10G, 25G, and 50G connectivity using appropriate transceivers or breakout cables.

Q: What software modes does the N9K-C93108TC-EX support?
A: The switch runs Cisco NX-OS and supports both standalone NX-OS mode for traditional data centre networking and Cisco ACI mode for policy-driven automation and software-defined networking.

Q: Is this switch suitable for VXLAN overlay networks?
A: Yes, the N9K-C93108TC-EX supports VXLAN with EVPN control plane, making it ideal for leaf/spine architectures and modern multi-tenant data centre fabrics with Layer 2 extension over Layer 3.

Q: Does the switch include power supplies and fans?
A: The base SKU (N9K-C93108TC-EX) is a spare switch chassis without power supplies or fans. You must order dual redundant power supplies and fan modules separately for a complete operational unit.

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