• Cisco N9K-X9788C-FX Nexus 9500 line card with 48x 10GBASE-T ports
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Cisco N9K-X9788C-FX | 48x 1/10GBASE-T (RJ-45) + 4x 100G QSFP28 | cloud-scale line card | for Nexus 9500 | L2/L3 data center switching

N9K-X9788C-FX

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Description

High-density cloud-scale line card for Nexus 9500 chassis combining 48x 1/10GBASE-T copper access ports with 4x 100G QSFP28 high-speed uplinks, delivering flexible aggregation and spine/leaf connectivity for modern data center fabrics. Designed for low-latency L2/L3 switching with simplified operations in NX-OS or ACI deployments.

Features

- Access and aggregation in a single module: 48x 1/10GBASE-T plus 4x 100G uplinks
- Cloud-scale design optimized for modern spine/leaf fabrics
- Flexible optics options via QSFP28 (100G) for long-, short-reach, DAC, or AOC
- Non-PoE copper access for server and TOR connectivity
- Operates in NX-OS or ACI environments
- Field-replaceable module for serviceability

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

FAQs

Technical Specifications

- Ports (copper): 48x 1G/10GBASE-T (RJ-45)
- Uplinks: 4x 100G QSFP28
- Connector types: RJ-45 for BASE-T, QSFP28 cages for 100G optics/DAC/AOC
- 10GBASE-T cabling: Cat6a recommended, up to 100 m (10 Gb)
- PoE: Not supported on this line card
- Layer support: L2 and L3 data center switching (feature set depends on software/license)
- Compatibility: Nexus 9500 series chassis; verify software and fabric module requirements

FAQs

Q: Does this line card provide PoE on the 10GBASE-T ports?
A: No. The 1/10GBASE-T ports are data-only and do not supply PoE.

Q: Which transceivers are supported on the 100G ports?
A: QSFP28 optics, AOC, and DAC cables that are qualified for the Nexus 9500 platform; consult the transceiver compatibility list.

Q: Can the 100G QSFP28 ports operate at lower speeds?
A: Downspeed/breakout capabilities are platform and software dependent. Check the specific release notes for supported modes.

Q: Is it compatible with both NX-OS and ACI?
A: Yes, the line card operates in NX-OS and ACI modes subject to software version support.

Q: What cabling is recommended for 10GBASE-T?
A: Cat6a for reliable 10 Gb up to 100 meters.

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