N9K-C9372TX-E Nexus 9300 with 48p 100M/1/10G-T and 6p 40G QSFP+

Cisco Nexus N9K-C9372TX-E - 48-Port 10GBASE-T + 6-Port 40G Cloud-Scale Switch

The Cisco Nexus N9K-C9372TX-E is a high-performance, cloud-scale switch designed for next-generation data centers. Part of the Nexus 9300-E platform, it delivers flexible copper-based 10G server connectivity and 40G uplinks, enabling scalable spine-leaf architectures for modern workloads. With support for Cisco NX-OS and ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure), the 9372TX-E provides both traditional and intent-based networking capabilities.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Model: N9K-C9372TX-E
• Ports:
  • 48x 10GBASE-T Ethernet ports (RJ45)
  • 6x 40-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks (QSFP+)
• Switching Capacity: 1.44 Tbps
• Latency: Sub-microsecond forwarding latency
• Features:
  • VXLAN routing and bridging
  • Segment routing and MPLS support
  • Programmable pipeline with Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC
  • Flexible operation with NX-OS or ACI mode
  • Advanced telemetry and analytics
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
• Dimensions: 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 in.
• Weight: ~22.6 lbs.
• Cooling: Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options
• Power Supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• High-density 10GBASE-T copper server access with 40G spine connectivity
• Cloud-scale data centers requiring programmable, intent-based networking
• Enterprises adopting VXLAN EVPN fabrics for scalable multi-tenant environments
• Environments needing flexible operation between NX-OS and ACI

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The N9K-C9372TX-E supports Cisco ACI licenses for policy-driven automation and requires NX-OS or ACI software images.