Cisco N9K-C93216TC-FX2 | Nexus 9300-FX2 96-Port 10GBASE-T Switch, 12x 100G QSFP28

Q: What speeds are supported on the 10GBASE-T ports?
A: The 96 10GBASE-T downlink ports are multi-rate and can be configured to operate at 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, or 10 Gbps, providing flexible migration options for mixed-speed environments.

Q: Does this switch support VXLAN and EVPN?
A: Yes, the N9K-C93216TC-FX2 supports standards-based VXLAN EVPN fabrics, including hierarchical multi-site deployments, making it ideal for modern data center overlay networks.

Q: What is MACsec and how does it benefit my network?
A: MACsec (Media Access Control Security) provides Layer 2 wire-rate hardware-based encryption for all traffic, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity without impacting performance—critical for securing east-west traffic in data centers.

Q: Can the QSFP28 uplink ports be broken out?
A: Yes, the 12 QSFP28 uplink ports support breakout configurations, allowing each 100G port to be split into multiple lower-speed connections (e.g., 4x25G or 4x10G) for flexible connectivity.

Q: Is a software license required to use this switch?
A: The N9K-C93216TC-FX2 runs Cisco NX-OS and may require licensing depending on the features and operational mode (NX-OS or ACI) you need. Contact your Cisco representative to determine the appropriate licensing for your deployment.