Based on the Cisco Cloud Scale technology, the Cisco Nexus 9300-FX3 Series is the latest generation of access switches. Building on the Nexus 9300-FX series, the platform supports cost-effective cloud-scale deployments, an increased number of endpoints, and is capable of wire-rate security and telemetry. The platform is built on modern system architecture designed to provide high performance and meet the evolving needs of highly scalable data centers and growing enterprises.
— N9K-C93180YC-FX3 Switch is a 1RU switch that supports 3.6 Tbps of bandwidth and 1.2 Bpps. The 48 downlink ports on the 93180YC-FX3 are capable of supporting 1-, 10-, or 25-Gbps Ethernet, offering deployment flexibility and investment protection. The 6 uplink ports can be configured as 40 or 100-Gbps Ethernet, offering flexible migration options. The Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 switch supports standard PTP telecom profiles with SyncE and PTP boundary clock functionality for telco data-center edge environments.
— N9K-93108TC-FX3 Switch is a 1RU switch that supports 2.16 Tbps of bandwidth and 1.2 bpps. The 48 10GBASE-T downlink ports on the 93108TC-FX3 can be configured to work as 100-Mbps, 1-Gbps, or 10-Gbps ports. The uplink can support up to six 40- and 100-Gbps ports, or a combination of 1-, 10-, 25-, 40, 50-, and 100-Gbps connectivity, offering flexible migration options.
— N9K-93108TC-FX3P Switch is a compact 1 RU switch that supports 2.16 Tbps of bandwidth and 1.2 Billion packets per second (Bpps). Offering flexible port-speed configurations, the switch supports 48 ports of 100M/1/2.5/5/10G BASE-T on the downlinks. The 6 uplink ports support 40/100G QSFP 28. The 93108TC-FX3P is well suited for network customers requiring more versatility and flexibility in networking speeds.
— N9K-9348GC-FX3 Switch is a 1RU switch that supports 696 Gbps of bandwidth and over 517 Mpps. The 48 1GBASE-T downlink ports on the 9348GC-FX3 can be configured to work as 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps ports. The 4 ports of SFP28 can be configured as 1/10/25-Gbps and the 2 ports of QSFP28 can be configured as 40- and 100-Gbps ports, or a combination of 10-, 25-, 40, 50-, and 100-Gbps connectivity, offering flexible migration options.
— N9K-9348GC-FX3PH Switch is a 1RU switch that supports 696 Gbps of bandwidth and over 517 Mpps. The 40 1GBASE-T downlink ports on the 9348GC-FX3PH can be configured to work as 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps ports. The last 8 downlink ports can be configured to work as 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps only. The 4 ports of SFP28 can be configured as 1/10/25-Gbps, and the 2 ports of QSFP28 can be configured as 40- and 100-Gbps ports, or a combination of 10, 25, 40,and 100-Gbps connectivity, offering flexible migration options. The last 8 ports are only of half-duplex functionality and are limited to 10Mbps and 100Mbps speeds only.
Table 1. Cisco Nexus 9300-FX3 Series Switch specifications
Feature | Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 | Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 | Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3P | Cisco Nexus 9348GC-FX3 | Cisco Nexus 9348GC-FX3PH |
Ports | Downlinks: 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 ports Uplinks: 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 ports | Downlinks: 48 x 100M/1/10G BASE-T ports Uplinks: 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 ports | Downlinks: 48 x 100M/1/2.5/5/10G BASE-T multigigabit-supported ports Uplinks: 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 ports | Downlinks: 48 x 10M/100M/1G BASE-T ports Uplinks: 4 x 10/25G SFP28 and 2 x 40/100G QSFP28 ports | Downlinks: 40 x 10M/100M/1G BASE-T ports and 8 x 10M/100M BASE-T half-duplex ports Uplinks: 4 x 10/25G SFP28 and 2 x 40/100G QSFP28 ports |
CPU | 6 cores | 4 cores | 4 cores | 4 cores | 4 cores |
System memory | Default: 16GB Expandable: 16GB | Default: 32GB Expandable: 32GB | Default: 16GB Expandable: 16GB | Default: 32GB Expandable: 32GB | Default: 32GB Expandable: 32GB |
SSD drive | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
System buffer | 40 MB | 40 MB | 40 MB | 40 MB | 40 MB |
Management ports | 2 ports: 1 RJ-45 port and 1 SFP+ | 2 ports: 1 RJ-45 and 1 SFP+ | 2 ports: 1 RJ-45 and 1 SFP+ | 2 ports: 1 RJ-45 and 1 SFP+ | 2 ports: 1 RJ-45 and 1 SFP+ |
USB ports | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
1PPS | GPS 1PPS input or output | NA | NA | NA | NA |
10MhZ | GPS 10Mhz input or output. | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Time of Day (ToD) | 1 RJ-45 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
ANT | Antenna for GNSS | NA | NA | NA | NA |
RS-232 serial ports | 1 | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Power supplies | 650W AC port-side intake and port-side exhaust 930W DC port side intake and port side exhaust 1200W HVAC/HVDC dual direction | 500W AC port-side intake and port-side exhaust 930W DC port side intake and port side exhaust 1200W HVAC/HVDC dual direction | 1100W AC port-side intake and port-side exhaust 1900W AC port-side intake only | 350W AC port-side intake and port-side exhaust 440W DC port side intake and port side exhaust 350W HVAC/HVDC dual direction | 350W AC port-side intake and port-side exhaust 1900W AC port-side intake and port-side exhaust 440W DC port side intake and port side exhaust 350W HVAC/HVDC dual direction |
Typical power (AC/DC) | 325W | 420W | 360W | 226W | 238W |
Maximum power (AC/DC) | 600W | 464W | 530W | 242W | 251W |
Input voltage (AC) | 100 to 240V | 100 to 240V | 100 to 240V | 100 to 240V | 100 to 240V |
Input voltage | 200 to 277V | 200 to 277V | 200 to 277V | 200 to 277V | 200 to 277V |
Input voltage (DC) | –48 to –60V | –48 to –60V | –48 to –60V | –48 to –60V | –48 to –60V |
Input voltage | –240 to –380V | –240 to –380V | –240 to –380V | –240 to –380V | –240 to –380V |
Frequency (AC) | 50 to 60 Hz | 50 to 60 Hz | 50 to 60 Hz | 50 to 60 Hz | 50 to 60 Hz |
Fans | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
Airflow | Port-side intake and exhaust | Port-side intake and exhaust | Port-side intake and exhaust | Port-side intake and exhaust | Port-side intake and exhaust |
Physical dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 19.6 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 49.6 cm) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 19.4 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 49.3 cm) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 18 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 45.9 cm) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 19.7 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 49.9 cm) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 19.7 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 49.9 cm) |
Acoustics | Port-side exhaust: Fan speed at 50%:63.4 dBA Fan speed at 70%:74.3 dBA Fan speed at 100%: 83.4 dBA Port-side intake: Fan speed at 50%:64.6 dBA Fan speed at 70%:76.1 dBA Fan speed at 100%: 85.4 dBA | Port-side exhaust: Fan speed at 50%:68.6 dBA Fan speed at 70%:76 dBA Fan speed at 100%: 85.9 dBA Port-side intake: Fan speed at 50%:70.7 dBA Fan speed at 70%:78.3 dBA Fan speed at 100%: 86.9 dBA
| Port-side exhaust: Fan speed at 50%: 70.1dBA Fan speed at 70%: 78.1 dBA Fan speed at 100%: 86.0 dBA Port-side intake: Fan speed at 50%: 71.2 dBA Fan speed at 70%: 79.7 dBA Fan speed at 100%: 87.6 dBA | Port-side exhaust: Fan speed at 40%:60.7dBA Fan speed at 70%:71.9 dBA Fan speed at 100%: 81.6 dBA Port-side intake: Fan speed at 40%:66.1 dBA Fan speed at 70%:73.2 dBA Fan speed at 100%: 79.6 dBA | Port-side exhaust: Fan speed at 40%:60.7dBA Fan speed at 70%:71.9 dBA Fan speed at 100%: 81.6 dBA Port-side intake: Fan speed at 40%:66.1 dBA Fan speed at 70%:73.2 dBA Fan speed at 100%: 79.6 dBA at 100%: 85.4 dBA |
RoHS compliance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
MTBF | 288,760 Hours | 276,220 Hours | 283,100 hours | 283,670 hours | 263,920 hours |
Minimum ACI image | ACI-N9KDK9-15.1.3 | NA | ACI-N9KDK9-15.1.3 | NA | NA |
Minimum NX-OS image | NXOS-9.3.7 | NXOS-10.4.2 | NXOS-9.3.5 | NXOS-10.4.1 | NXOS-10.4.1 |
Table 1. Cisco Nexus 9300-FX3 Series Switches ordering information
Part number | Product description |
Base part numbers | |
N9K-C93180YC-FX3 | Nexus 9300 with 48p 1/10G/25G SFP28 ports and 6p 40G/100G QSFP28 ports |
N9K-93108TC-FX3 | 48 x 100M/1/10 Gbps BASE-T ports 6 x 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 ports |
N9K-93108TC-FX3P | 48 x 100M/1/2.5/5/10 Gbps BASE-T ports 6 x 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 ports |
N9K-9348GC-FX3 | 48 x 10M/100M/1 Gbps BASE-T ports 4x 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 ports 2 x 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 ports |
N9K-9348GC-FX3PH | 40x 10M/100M/1 Gbps BASE-T ports 8x 10M/100M BASE-T half-duplex ports 4x 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 ports 2 x 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 ports |
Power supplies | |
NXA-PAC-350W-PE | Cisco Nexus 9000 350W AC PS, port-side exhaust |
NXA-PAC-350W-PI | Cisco Nexus 9000 350W AC PS, port-side intake |
NXA-PAC-500W-PE | Cisco Nexus 9000 500W AC PS, port-side exhaust |
NXA-PAC-500W-PI | Cisco Nexus 9000 500W AC PS, port-side intake |
NXA-PAC-650W-PE | Cisco Nexus 9000 650W AC PS, port-side exhaust |
NXA-PAC-650W-PI | Cisco Nexus 9000 650W AC PS, port-side intake |
NXA-PAC-1900W-PE | Cisco Nexus 9000 1900W AC PS, port-side exhaust |
NXA-PAC-1900W-PI | Cisco Nexus 9000 1900W AC PS, port-side intake |
NXA-PDC-930W-PE | Cisco Nexus 9000 930W DC PS, port-side exhaust |
NXA-PDC-930W-PI | Cisco Nexus 9000 930W DC PS, port-side intake |
N9K-PUV-1200W | Cisco Nexus 9300 1200W universal power supply, bidirectional airflow and supports HVAC/HVDC |
Fans | |
NXA-FAN-35CFM-PE | Cisco Nexus fan, 35CFM, port-side exhaust airflow |
NXA-FAN-35CFM-PI | Cisco Nexus fan, 35CFM, port-side intake airflow |
NXA-SFAN-30CFM-PE | Cisco Nexus fan, 30CFM, port-side exhaust airflow |
NXA-SFAN-30CFM-PI | Cisco Nexus fan, 30CFM, port-side intake airflow |
NXA-SFAN-35CFM-PE | Cisco Nexus fan, 35CFM, port-side exhaust airflow |
NXA-SFAN-35CFM-PI | Cisco Nexus fan, 35CFM, port-side intake airflow |
Accessories on Cisco Nexus 9300-FX3 Series Switches | |
NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU | Cisco Nexus fixed accessory kit with 4-post rack mount kit |
NXK-ACC-KIT-2P | Cisco Nexus fixed accessory kit with 2-post rack mount kit |
