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Nexus 9K Fixed with 56p 40G QSFP+ and 8p 100G QSFP28
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N9K-C92304QC is a high-performance data center switch designed to deliver optimal network performance with a flexible architecture that supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations. Built for demanding environments, it integrates multiple power options—including redundant AC power supplies—and features a robust array of ports that enable seamless stacking and scalable connectivity for mission-critical applications.
Engineered with advanced switching capabilities and exceptional throughput, the switch offers rapid data transmission and low latency for modern networks. Its design caters to enterprises and cloud infrastructures by providing reliable performance, efficient power management, and flexible port configurations to accommodate evolving use cases.
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In a large enterprise data center supporting microservices and virtualization, the N9K-C92304QC acts as the spine switch in a leaf-and-spine topology. Its 56×40 Gbps QSFP+ links connect to leaf nodes while 8×100 Gbps QSFP28 ports handle inter-pod aggregation. This design delivers 3.2 Tbps of non-blocking throughput with sub-microsecond latency, driving faster east-west traffic, seamless EVPN-VXLAN automation, and on-demand workload scaling. Outcome: accelerated application performance, simplified NX-OS automation, and future-proof capacity for high-density workloads.
A cloud service provider deploys the N9K-C92304QC to build a multi-tenant fabric that segments traffic with VRFs and enforces QoS per customer. The switch’s 56×40 Gbps QSFP+ ports connect to tenant racks, and 8×100 Gbps QSFP28 uplinks tie into the provider’s core network. This configuration delivers granular bandwidth allocation, built-in micro-segmentation, and zero-touch provisioning via Cisco ACI or NX-API. Outcome: secure, SLA-driven performance for each tenant, rapid workload on-boarding, and simplified operations at scale.
Research institutions and financial trading firms use the N9K-C92304QC to interconnect GPU servers and compute nodes in AI/ML and HPC clusters. Its 8×100 Gbps QSFP28 ports provide high-bandwidth north-south connectivity, while 56×40 Gbps QSFP+ ports handle massive east-west data exchange between compute racks. The switch achieves sub-0.5 µs port-to-port latency and deterministic packet delivery under heavy loads. Outcome: faster model training and inference, real-time analytics, and the ability to scale compute fabric without compromising latency.
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| Depth | 18 inches | 28 inches | 18 inches | 20.0 inches | 18 inches |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Chassis | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 3.5 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | IP Services | N/A | N/A | IP Services |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 |
| Layer Supported | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Manageable | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed | Managed |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N9K-C92304QC | N9K-C93600CD-GX | N9K-C9396PX | N9K-C9332PQ | N9K-C9332C |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber | Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 32 Ports | 32 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | Over 48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | 48 Ethernet ports and 4 dedicated uplink ports | Modular chassis with expansion slots | 48 fixed Ethernet ports with 24 dedicated SFP uplink ports | Fixed configuration with 32 QSFP+ ports and 4 SFP ports | N/A |
| Power Consumption | 550 W | N/A | 550W | 350 W | 295W |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 92304QC Data Center Switch | Cisco Nexus 93600CD-GX Data Center Switch | Cisco Nexus 9396PX Switch | Cisco Nexus 9332PQ Switch | Cisco Nexus 9332C Data Center Switch |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 2 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 1440 Gbps | 6400 Gbps | 3600 Gbps | 3600 Gbps | 3200 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | 2880 Gbps | 6400 Gbps | 7200 Gbps | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 40G | 40G | 40G | 40G | 40G |
| Weight | 20 lbs | N/A | 30 lbs | 18 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
56-port 40G and 8-port 100G switch delivered excellent high-speed connectivity.
Handles spine and aggregation workloads efficiently.
Professional-grade Cisco switch with predictable throughput.
Easy deployment with minimal configuration complexity.
Reliable and scalable solution for enterprise networks.
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C92304QC is a fixed, high-density data center switch offering 56 QSFP+ ports for 40G connectivity and 8 QSFP28 ports for 100G connectivity, designed for ultra-low latency and high throughput.
The N9K-C92304QC supports 56 ports of 40G QSFP+ and 8 ports of 100G QSFP28, delivering flexible uplink and spine connectivity in leaf-spine network architectures.
It provides line-rate switching with up to 6.4 Tbps of throughput and 3.0 Bpps (billion packets per second) of forwarding capacity to handle the most demanding data center workloads.
The Nexus N9K-C92304QC excels in leaf-spine fabrics, high-performance computing clusters, cloud deployments, virtualization, storage networks, and AI/ML workloads requiring consistent low latency.