N9K-C93108TC-EX Cisco Nexus 9300 Switch with 48p 10G BASE-T, 6p 40G/100G QSFP28
Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX Nexus 9300 Switch with 48× 10GBASE-T and 6× 40G/100G QSFP28 Ports
Enterprise Cisco Nexus 9300 Data Center Switch with 48 10GBASE-T Ports and 40G/100G QSFP28 Uplinks
The Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX Nexus 93108TC-EX Data Center Switch is a high-density Cisco Nexus 9300-EX Series switch designed for enterprise data centers, cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and software-defined networking environments. It features 48 × 100M/1G/10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports for flexible server connectivity and 6 × 40/100 Gigabit QSFP28 ports for high-speed uplinks, providing scalable bandwidth for leaf-spine architectures, storage networking, and data center aggregation. Built on Cisco Cloud Scale architecture, it delivers non-blocking, wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding with low latency.
Powered by Cisco NX-OS, the N9K-C93108TC-EX supports advanced data center technologies including VXLAN, EVPN, vPC, network virtualization, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, QoS, hardware-based ACLs, multicast, and streaming telemetry. It also supports Cisco ACI and programmable network management through NX-API, providing automation, centralized administration, and operational visibility for modern data center environments. The platform includes 24 GB system memory, 64 GB SSD storage, 40 MB system buffer, and a 4-core CPU for demanding workloads.
Designed for reliable 24/7 operation, the Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX supports redundant power supplies, hot-swappable fan modules, and flexible airflow configurations in a compact 1U rack-mountable form factor. It is an excellent solution for enterprise data centers, cloud computing, leaf-spine networks, server aggregation, virtualization, storage networking, and high-speed network backbones requiring high-density connectivity, scalability, and enterprise-class reliability.
Product Specifications – Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX Nexus 93108TC-EX 48-Port 1/10GBASE-T and 6-Port 40/100G QSFP28 Data Center Switch
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX Nexus 93108TC-EX Data Center Switch |
| Manufacturer | Cisco Systems |
| Part Number | N9K-C93108TC-EX |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 9300-EX Series |
| Product Type | Fixed Data Center Switch |
| Form Factor | 1U Rack-Mountable |
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 100M/1G/10GBASE-T RJ-45 Ethernet Ports |
| Uplink Ports | 6 × 40/100 Gigabit QSFP28 Ports |
| Downlink Port Speeds | 100 Mbps / 1 Gbps / 10 Gbps |
| QSFP28 Port Speeds | 10 / 40 / 100 Gbps, depending on supported optic/configuration |
| Interface Type | RJ-45 Copper and QSFP28 Optical |
| Switching Architecture | Cisco Cloud Scale Architecture |
| Switching | Non-Blocking, Wire-Speed Switching |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| System Memory | 24 GB |
| SSD Storage | 64 GB |
| System Buffer | 40 MB |
| CPU | 4-Core Processor |
| Management Ports | 1 × RJ-45 and 1 × SFP Management Port |
| USB Ports | 1 × USB |
| Serial Port | 1 × RS-232 Serial Port |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Cisco ACI Support | Supported |
| VXLAN | Supported |
| VXLAN EVPN | Supported |
| Network Virtualization | Supported |
| Virtual PortChannel (vPC) | Supported |
| Routing Protocols | BGP, OSPF, IS-IS and Static Routing |
| Multicast | IPv4 and IPv6 Multicast |
| Quality of Service (QoS) | Advanced Hardware-Based QoS |
| Access Control Lists | Hardware-Based ACL Processing |
| VLAN Support | IEEE 802.1Q VLAN |
| Jumbo Frames | Supported |
| Network Telemetry | Streaming Telemetry |
| Automation | NX-API and Programmability |
| Management | CLI, SNMP, NX-API and Cisco Data Center Management Platforms |
| Power Supply | Up to 2 × Power Supply Modules |
| Power Supply Redundancy | 1+1 Redundant Configuration |
| Typical Power Consumption | Approximately 290W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | Approximately 499W |
| Input Voltage | 100–240V AC |
| Cooling | 4 × Hot-Swappable Fan Modules |
| Airflow Options | Port-Side Intake or Port-Side Exhaust |
| High Availability | Redundant Power and Cooling |
| Hot-Swappable Components | Power Supplies and Fan Modules |
| Deployment | Enterprise Data Centers, Cloud and Software-Defined Data Centers |
| Application | Server Access, Leaf-Spine Networking, Aggregation and Spine Connectivity |
| Compatibility | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Infrastructure |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Use Cases | Enterprise Data Centers, Cloud Infrastructure, Leaf-Spine Architectures, Virtualization, Storage Networking, Server Aggregation, High-Speed Network Backbones |
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FAQs
Q1. What is the Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX?
The Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX is a Cisco Nexus 9300-EX Series fixed data center switch featuring 48 10GBASE-T Ethernet ports and 6 40G/100G QSFP28 uplink ports for high-performance enterprise and cloud networking.
Q2. Who should buy the Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX?
This switch is ideal for enterprises, cloud service providers, colocation facilities, and organizations building scalable data center, virtualization, and leaf-spine network infrastructures.
Q3. Is a refurbished Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX worth buying?
Yes. A professionally refurbished Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX delivers enterprise-grade performance, reliability, and advanced Cisco Nexus features at a significantly lower cost than purchasing new hardware.
Q4. Does the Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX support 100 Gigabit uplinks?
Yes. The switch includes six QSFP28 ports that support both 40 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet uplink connectivity for high-bandwidth network deployments.
Q5. Which operating system runs on the Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX?
The switch operates on Cisco NX-OS, providing advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, automation, telemetry, virtualization, and data center management capabilities.
