N9K-M12PQ Uplink Module for Nexus 9300, 12p 40G QSFP

Cisco N9K-M12PQ – Nexus 9300 12x40G QSFP+ Uplink Module

The Cisco N9K-M12PQ is a high-density uplink module for the Cisco Nexus 9300 Series switches, offering flexible 40G and 100G connectivity. With twelve QSFP+ ports and seamless NX-OS integration, this module enables scalable, resilient, and future-ready data center fabrics.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Ports: 12x QSFP+ uplink ports (40G each)
• Compatibility: Cisco Nexus 9396PX, 9396TX, and 93128TX chassis
• Reliability: Hot-swappable design for high availability
  
• Form Factor: Modular uplink card for Nexus 9300 Series

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise data centers requiring scalable 40G/100G uplinks
• Cloud-scale fabrics with mixed-speed breakout requirements
• High-performance computing (HPC) environments with intensive bandwidth demands
• Service provider backbones needing flexible uplink expansion

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion

• Integrates seamlessly with Cisco NX-OS and ACI architectures
• Supports advanced Layer 3 features, automation, and segmentation when paired with Nexus 9300 switches
• Enables flexible scaling with breakout options for mixed-speed deployments