Product Summary
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93240YC-FX2 is a high-density, low-latency 1RU switch designed for enterprise, service provider, and cloud-scale data center deployments. It features 48 ports of 1/10/25-Gbps and 12 ports of 40/100-Gbps, supporting both Cisco ACI and standalone NX-OS mode. With advanced capabilities like VXLAN, EVPN, segment routing, and deep buffer support, this switch delivers top-tier flexibility, scale, and performance.
Product Details
| Feature | Description |
|---|
| Product Code | N9K-C93240YC-FX2 |
| Port Configuration | 48 x 1G/10G/25G SFP28 + 12 x 40G/100G QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | 4.8 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 3.6 Bpps |
| Form Factor | 1RU rack-mountable |
| Operating Modes | Cisco ACI and NX-OS standalone |
| Hardware Capabilities | VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS, segment routing, microsegmentation |
| Ideal Use Cases | Spine/leaf architecture, aggregation layer, hybrid cloud, container networks |
Key Features
48 x SFP28 ports supporting 1/10/25G Ethernet
12 x QSFP28 uplinks for 40/100G high-throughput connections
Full-featured VXLAN and EVPN support for scalable network virtualization
Advanced analytics, telemetry, and microburst detection
Hardware support for Segment Routing and MPLS
High performance for modern data center and cloud applications
Redundant, hot-swappable power and fan modules
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Total Ports | 60 (48 x SFP28 + 12 x QSFP28) |
| Switching Capacity | 4.8 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 3.6 Bpps |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.6 in (1RU) |
| Power Supply | Redundant, hot-swappable (AC/DC options) |
| Typical Power Consumption | ~500W |
| Weight | ~10.4 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Port Configuration | Switching Capacity | Key Differences |
|---|
| N9K-C93240YC-FX2 | 48 x 25G SFP28 + 12 x 100G QSFP28 | 4.8 Tbps | FX2 version with enhanced telemetry and 25G access density |
| N9K-C93180YC-FX | 48 x 25G SFP28 + 6 x 100G QSFP28 | 3.6 Tbps | Lower uplink port count and bandwidth |
| N9K-C93180YC-FX3 | 48 x 25G + 6 x 100G, FX3 platform | 3.6 Tbps | Improved analytics, newer FX3 architecture |
| N9K-C9364C-GX | 64 x QSFP-DD (40G/100G/400G) | 12.8 Tbps | High-performance 400G spine switch |
