N9K-C92300YC Nexus 9200 48p 25G SFP28, 18p 100G QSFP28

Cisco N9K-C92300YC – Nexus 92300YC 48xSFP28 + 18xQSFP28 fixed switch (NX-OS)

The Cisco Nexus N9K-C92300YC is a high‑density 2RU top‑of‑rack switch with 48x 1/10/25G SFP28 downlinks and 18x 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks. Designed for 25G server access and 100G spine connectivity, it delivers 6.0 Tbps sw itching capacity and 4.75 bpps forwarding. Built on Cisco Cloud Scale technology, it supports line‑rate VXLAN routing, FC‑FEC for 25G, and comprehensive telemetry, making it ideal for modern data center fabrics.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Ports:
  • 48x 1/10/25G SFP28 downlinks
  • 18x 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks
• Switching capacity: 6.0 Tbps
• Forwarding rate: 4.75 bpps
• CPU: 4 cores
• Buffer: 30 MB shared system buffer
• System memory: 16 GB
• Storage: 128 GB SSD
• Management: 1 RJ‑45 + 1 SFP
• Fans: 4 hot‑swappable; Airflow: port‑side intake/exhaust
• Power supplies: 650W AC, 930W DC, or 1200W HVAC/HVDC
• Typical Power: 260W (25G mode)
• Max Power: 603W
• Form Factor: 2RU
• Dimensions: 2.00 x 17.2 x 22.3 in
• Weight: 18.6 lb (without PSUs/fans)
• MTBF: ~365,610 hours

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• 25G server access: optimized for dense 25G workloads with 1:1 subscription
• Data center spine/leaf: scalable 100G uplinks for VXLAN EVPN fabrics
• Cloud fabrics: telemetry‑enabled, programmable infrastructure for modern applications

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion

• Operating mode: NX‑OS
• Programmability: NX‑API, Python scripting, Puppet, Chef, Ansible
• Telemetry: line‑rate telemetry export for real‑time visibility
• Optics: QSFP28 uplinks configurable for 40G or 100G; SFP28 downlinks for 1/10/25G