N9K-C93128TX Nexus 9300 with 96p 10G RJ45, 8p 40G QSFP+

Cisco N9K-C93128TX – Nexus 93128TX 96xRJ45 + 8xQSFP+ fixed switch (NX-OS/ACI)

The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93128TX is a high‑density 3RU fixed switch with 96x 100M/1/10GBASE‑T copper downlinks and 8x 40G QSFP+ uplinks (via uplink module). Designed for large enterprise access and end‑of‑row aggregation, it delivers 2.56 Tbps switching capacity and over 750 mpps forwarding. With NX‑OS/ACI programmability, telemetry support, and redundant hot‑swappable fans and PSUs, it enables secure, automated, and scalable deployments across campus and data center environments.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Ports:
  • 96x 100M/1/10G RJ45 copper downlinks
  • 6-8x 40G QSFP+ uplinks (via N9K-M6PQ or N9K‑M12PQ module)
    Note: uplink required by OS
    
• Switching capacity: 2.56 Tbps
• Forwarding rate: >750 mpps
• CPU: Dual‑core 2.5 GHz x86
• Buffer: 25 MB shared packet buffer
• System memory: 16 GB
• Storage: 64 GB SSD
• Management: 1 RJ‑45
• Fans: 3 hot‑swappable; Airflow: port‑side intake/exhaust
• Power supplies: 930W DC or 1200W HVAC/HVDC
• Typical Power: 582W
• Max Power: 853W
• Form Factor: 3RU
• Dimensions: 5.3 x 17.5 x 22.5 in
• Weight: 32.56 lb (without PSUs/fans/uplink)

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise access: dense copper connectivity with simplified 40G uplinks to aggregation/spine
• End‑of‑row aggregation: high‑port‑count RJ45 for mixed server and appliance racks
• Leaf in VXLAN EVPN: nonblocking L2/L3 leaf with ECMP routing to spines

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion

• Operating modes: NX‑OS or ACI; supports VXLAN EVPN
• Programmability: Native YANG/OpenConfig via RESTCONF/NETCONF/gNMI; model‑driven telemetry
• Nexus Dashboard: Fabric Controller, Insights, Orchestrator included with tiered DCN licensing
• Uplink modules: N9K‑M12PQ (8x QSFP+ active), N9K‑M4PC‑CFP2 (2x 100G active)