The Cisco Nexus 9300 Series Network Switches are designed to meet the demands of modern data centers, offering high performance and scalability. These switches are part of Cisco’s Nexus 9000 Series, which provides a comprehensive solution for data center networking with support for both traditional and automated, policy-based network environments. Built on Cisco’s Cloud Scale technology, the Nexus 9300 Series ensures non-oversubscribed performance, making it ideal for scalable, secure, and efficient data center operations.
The Nexus 9300 Series includes various models, such as the 9300-EX, 9300-FX, and 9300-GX, each tailored to different networking needs. These switches support a wide range of port configurations and speeds, from 1 Gbps to 400 Gbps, providing flexibility for network upgrades and expansions. The series is equipped with advanced telemetry, real-time buffer utilization, and extensive programmability, enabling efficient network management and troubleshooting.
Cisco Nexus 9300 switches are suitable for various deployment scenarios, including Top-of-Rack (ToR), Middle-of-Row (MoR), and End-of-Row (EoR) configurations. They support both NX-OS and ACI modes, offering flexibility for different network architectures. With features like Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) routing and comprehensive security capabilities, the Nexus 9300 Series is a robust choice for high-performance data center environments.
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| Cisco Nexus 93180YC-EX Switch | 48 x 1/10/25-Gbps SFP+ ports and 6 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 uplink ports |
| Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX Switch | 48 x 1/10/25-Gbps SFP28 ports and 6 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 uplink ports |
| Cisco Nexus 93240YC-FX2 Switch | 48 x 1/10/25-Gbps SFP28 ports and 12 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 uplink ports |
| Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 Switch | 36 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 ports |
| Cisco Nexus 9364C Switch | 64 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 ports |
| Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX Switch | 48 x 1/10GBASE-T ports and 6 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 uplink ports |
The Cisco Nexus 9300 Series Switches offer a range of models with varying port configurations and capabilities. The 9300-GX models include the N9K-C9316D-GX with 16 x 400/100/40-Gbps QSFP-DD ports, the N9K-C93600CD-GX with 28 x 100/40-Gbps QSFP28 ports and 8 x 400/100-Gbps QSFP-DD ports, and the N9K-C9364C-GX with 64 x 100/40-Gbps QSFP28 ports.
These switches support 40/100/400-Gbps Ethernet, with breakout options on all ports. The platform supports a maximum of 128,000 longest prefix match (LPM) routes, 208,000 IP host entries, and 96,000 MAC address entries. It also supports 32,000 multicast routes and IGMP snooping groups, with a maximum of 16 Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders per switch. The switches are designed to operate in temperatures ranging from 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) and support humidity levels of 5 to 95% (noncondensing).
The Cisco Nexus 9300 Series is equipped with advanced features such as Priority Flow Control (PFC), which prevents Ethernet frame drops, and Cisco Intelligent Packet Flow, which enhances AI/ML networking efficiency. The switches also support MACsec encryption on select ports, providing robust security for sensitive data transmissions.
| Period | Owner / Marketer | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1984-present | Cisco Systems, Inc. | Cisco has maintained ownership and development of the Nexus 9300 Series since its inception. |
| File Name | Description | Link |
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| Cisco Nexus 9300 Platform Switches Data Sheet | Datasheet | Download |
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