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Cisco N9K-X9788TC-FX | Nexus 9500 Line Card, 48-Port 10GBASE-T, 4x 100G QSFP28, 1.76Tbps

N9K-X9788TC-FX

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Description

The Cisco N9K-X9788TC-FX is a cloud-scale line card for the Nexus 9500 Series modular switches, delivering high-density 10GBASE-T copper connectivity for data center leaf, spine, and aggregation roles. With 48 ports of 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet and 4 ports of 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 uplinks, it provides 1.76 Tbps of switching capacity for high-bandwidth applications. Designed for ACI fabric and NX-OS deployments, this line card supports VXLAN, advanced telemetry, and integrated security features to meet the demands of modern cloud-scale data centers.

Features

Cloud-scale ASIC architecture for high-performance packet processing and low latency
- 48 x 1/10GBASE-T copper ports for flexible server and rack connectivity
- 4 x 40/100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports with breakout support
- Support for Cisco ACI policy-based automation and orchestration
- Cisco NX-OS mode with VXLAN, BGP-EVPN, Segment Routing, and MPLS support
- Intelligent buffering and smart fabric load balancing for optimized throughput
- Integrated line-rate security including MACsec encryption (software dependent)
- Real-time streaming telemetry for enhanced network visibility and analytics
- Hot-swappable design with N+1 fabric redundancy support
- Modular scalability supporting data center leaf, spine, and aggregation topologies

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.

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Technical Specifications

Port Configuration: 48 x 1/10GBASE-T RJ45 ports + 4 x 40/100GbE QSFP28 ports
- Switching Capacity: 1.76 Tbps
- Form Factor: Modular line card for Cisco Nexus 9500 Series chassis (N9K-C9504, N9K-C9508, N9K-C9516)
- Compatible Fabric Modules: N9K-C9504-FM-E, N9K-C9508-FM-E, N9K-C9516-FM-E, and FM-G series
- Operating Modes: Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) or Cisco NX-OS standalone mode
- ASIC Technology: Cloud-scale ASIC with intelligent buffering and integrated line-rate security
- MTBF: 227,990 hours
- Management: Cisco NX-OS CLI, SNMP, NETCONF, REST APIs, telemetry streaming
- Hot-swappable: Yes (field-replaceable line card)

FAQs

Q: What chassis models support the N9K-X9788TC-FX line card?
A: This line card is compatible with Cisco Nexus 9504, 9508, and 9516 chassis and requires appropriate FM-E or FM-G fabric modules for full throughput.

Q: Can this line card operate in both ACI and NX-OS modes?
A: Yes, the N9K-X9788TC-FX supports both Cisco ACI mode for policy-based automation and Cisco NX-OS mode for traditional Layer 2/3 deployments, enabling flexible data center architectures.

Q: What is the maximum throughput of this line card?
A: The line card delivers 1.76 Tbps of non-blocking switching capacity, supporting high-bandwidth workloads across 48 x 10GbE copper ports and 4 x 100GbE fiber uplinks.

Q: What deployment scenarios is the N9K-X9788TC-FX best suited for?
A: Ideal for data center leaf switches requiring dense 10GBASE-T server connectivity, aggregation layers with copper-to-fiber transitions, and spine roles in ACI fabrics with 100G uplinks.

Q: Does this line card support advanced features like VXLAN and telemetry?
A: Yes, it supports VXLAN with BGP-EVPN control plane, streaming telemetry, MPLS, intelligent buffering, and integrated MACsec capabilities depending on the software version and mode.

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