N9K-M6PQ Uplink Module for Nexus 9300, 6p 40G QSFP

Cisco N9K-M6PQ – Nexus 9300 6x100G QSFP28 Uplink Module

The Cisco N9K-M6PQ is a flexible uplink module for the Cisco Nexus 9300 Series switches, delivering high-density 100G connectivity. With six QSFP28 ports, this module provides scalable bandwidth expansion, enabling modern data centers and cloud fabrics to meet evolving performance demands.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Ports: 6x QSFP28 uplink ports (100G each)
• Compatibility: Cisco Nexus 9396PX, 9396TX, and 93128TXchassis
• Reliability: Hot-swappable design for high availability
  
• Form Factor: Modular uplink card for Nexus 9300 Series

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise data centers requiring scalable 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