Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93128TX is a fixed 1RU data center switch designed for high-density 1/10GBASE-T copper connectivity with flexible uplink options. It features 48 RJ45 10G ports and 6 QSFP28 ports supporting 40/100Gbps uplinks, suitable for enterprise and cloud data center leaf or spine roles requiring high throughput and low latency.
Product Details
Powered by Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC, the N9K-C93128TX delivers advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality including VXLAN, EVPN, BGP, OSPF, and RIP routing. It supports MACsec encryption for secure data traffic and comprehensive automation capabilities with REST APIs, Python scripting, and integration with tools such as Ansible. The switch provides up to 3.6 Tbps switching capacity and approximately 1.2 Bpps forwarding rate.
Product Features
48 x 1/10GBASE-T RJ45 ports for high-density copper access
6 x QSFP28 ports configurable for 40/100Gbps uplinks
3.6 Tbps switching capacity and approximately 1.2 Bpps forwarding rate
VXLAN and EVPN for scalable network virtualization
MACsec encryption support
Advanced telemetry and network analytics
Automation-ready with support for NX-API, REST, Python, and Ansible
Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans
Compact 1RU rack-mount form factor
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Model | N9K-C93128TX |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | ~1.2 Bpps |
| Downlink Ports | 48 x 1/10GBASE-T RJ45 |
| Uplink Ports | 6 x QSFP28 (40/100Gbps) |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| VXLAN/EVPN Support | Yes |
| MAC Addresses | Up to 288,000 |
| Latency | Low latency |
| Power Supplies | Dual redundant, hot-swappable |
| Management | CLI, SNMP, REST, Python, Ansible |
| Form Factor | 1RU rack-mount |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Downlink Ports | Uplink Ports | Notes |
| N9K-C93128TX | 48 x 1/10GBASE-T RJ45 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | High-density 10G copper access |
| N9K-C93108TC-FX | 48 x 1/10GBASE-T RJ45 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | Similar copper access switch |
| N9K-C93180YC-FX2 | 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | Fiber access with 25G speeds |
Latest Models Comparison
| Model | Downlink Ports | Uplink Ports | Highlights |
| N9K-C93128TX | 48 x 1/10GBASE-T RJ45 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | Compact 1RU, automation-ready |
| N9K-C93108TC-FX3 | 48 x 1/10GBASE-T RJ45 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | New ASIC, improved telemetry |
| N9K-C93180YC-FX3 | 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | Enhanced performance and scale |
