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- Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX Nexus 9300-EX 48-Port 10 Gigabit Ethernet Switch, 6x100G Uplinks
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Copper Server Connectivity for Data Center Racks
N9K-C93108TC-EX is a managed copper data center switch with 48 100Mbps/1G/10GBASE-T access ports and six fixed 40G/100G QSFP28 uplinks. The baseline NX-OS configuration provides Layer 2+ operation, while additional software entitlements enable dynamic routing. A 1U rack-mount chassis places this member of the Nexus 9300-EX Series in server-access deployments retaining copper network interfaces. The access ports do not provide PoE, so connected equipment requires independent power. The discontinued N9K-C93108TC-EX-24 enables 24 copper access ports instead of 48, separating the configurations by active port density. Within the Nexus 9000 Series, this configuration combines copper downlinks with high-speed pluggable uplinks rather than a removable uplink-card architecture. The uplink cages are built into the chassis; specifying compatible connectivity does not require selecting a separate network module.
N9K-C93108TC-EX price for new stock is $6,333.60. N9K-C93108TC-EX refurb price is $435.75. N9K-C93108TC-EX is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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Technical Details
2160 Gbps switching capacity defines the aggregate forwarding bandwidth across the fixed interfaces. Over 1600 Mpps forwarding capacity provides a separate packet-rate measure for traffic profiles dominated by smaller packets. A 40 MB system buffer supports queueing under congestion; Approximate Fair Dropping and Dynamic Packet Prioritization distinguish traffic flows when assigning buffer treatment. N9K-C93108TC-EX pairs 24 GB of system memory with a 64 GB SSD for the operating environment and local storage. Cisco Cloud Scale forwarding silicon supports shared, template-dependent tables rather than independently additive maxima: 256000 MAC entries and 896000 longest-prefix-match routes are separate hardware ceilings. Licensed Layer 3 operation adds BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, PIM-SM, SSM, and MSDP when the selected package permits them. NX-OS management through DCNM provides graphical visibility into topology and fabric operations. 499W maximum input draw is the figure for power-circuit sizing, while four fans provide active cooling rather than fanless operation.
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ORM Systems offers N9K-C93108TC-EX new sealed or certified refurbished; specify condition, included components, and quantity on the PO. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, rated-speed linking on every port, clean boot, optics bay recognition, PSU status, and fan status, with firmware verified and configuration wiped to factory default. ORM warranties provide up to 3-year extended coverage for new units and up to 1 year for certified refurbished units; returns are 30 days on every condition, terms apply, while Cisco's separate 1-year limited hardware warranty requires eligibility and cannot extend beyond August 31, 2027. PO accepted, Net-30 for government, RMA with advance replacement, and regional stock/RMA in the UK, EU, US, and MEA apply to enterprise and volume orders.
Key Specs
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 48 x 10GBASE-T / 6 x 100G QSFP28 |
Max Power Draw | 499W |
Cooling | 4 fans |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale August 9, 2022 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C93108TC-FX3P |
N9K-C93108TC-EX Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N9K-C93108TC-EX
- Brand
- Cisco
- Series
- Nexus 9300-EX
- Use Case
- Data Center
- Management Type
- Managed
- Software Image
- NX-OS
- Layer
- Layer 2+
- Routing Protocols
- Static / HSRP
- Ethernet Technology
- 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- RJ-45 Access Port Count
- 48
- Power Input
- Internal AC PSU / Internal DC PSU
- RJ-45 Ports
- 48 x 100Mbps/1GbE/10GbE
- QSFP Ports
- 6 x 100GbE
- Uplink Type
- Fixed
- Uplink Speed Class
- 100G
- PoE Support
- Non-PoE
- Switching Capacity
- 2160 Gbps
- Forwarding Rate
- Over 1600 Mpps
- MAC Table Size
- 256000 Entries
- IPv4 Route Scale
- 896000 Routes
- Memory
- 24 GB
- ASIC
- Cisco Cloud Scale
- Form Factor
- Rack-Mount 1U
- Input Voltage
- 100-240V AC / 200-277V AC / -48 to -60V DC / -240 to -380V DC
- Power Consumption
- 499W
- Cooling
- 4 fans
- Operating Temperature
- 0°C to 40°C
- MTBF
- 366130 Hours
- Cisco Warranty
- 1-year limited hardware warranty subject to eligibility / Cisco service ends August 31, 2027
- Certifications
- NEBS / UL 60950-1 Second Edition / CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1 Second Edition / EN 60950-1 Second Edition / IEC 60950-1 Second Edition / AS/NZS 60950-1 / GB4943 / 47CFR Part 15 Class A / CISPR22 Class A / EN55022 Class A / ICES003 Class A / VCCI Class A / EN55024 / CISPR24 / EN300386 / RoHS-6
- Height
- 44 mm
- Width
- 439 mm
- Depth
- 571 mm
- Weight
- 8 kg
N9K-C93108TC-EX Use Case
Top-of-Rack Copper Server Access
N9K-C93108TC-EX sits at the top of a rack and terminates copper links from servers, appliances, or storage-facing Ethernet endpoints on 48 10GBASE-T ports. Engineers set server VLANs, routed SVIs, port channels, and QoS policy on the leaf, then forward northbound traffic through six 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks toward spine or aggregation switches. The 1RU chassis preserves rack space in dense rows where RJ-45 server adapters remain standard. The deployment delivers high-density 10G copper access without replacing endpoint cabling.
Middle-of-Row Access Aggregation
The switch occupies a middle-of-row position and aggregates copper server runs from several nearby racks into one Nexus 9300-EX access point. N9K-C93108TC-EX maps 100M, 1G, or 10GBASE-T endpoints into VLANs or routed links while QSFP28 uplinks carry consolidated traffic to distribution, spine, or core-facing switches. Operations teams standardize fan airflow, redundant power, and cable routing across repeated row builds. The network gains a controlled copper aggregation layer with fewer long uplink paths and clearer rack-to-row boundaries.
ACI Leaf Fabric Attachment
In Cisco ACI mode, N9K-C93108TC-EX operates as a leaf switch under APIC policy control and attaches copper endpoints to endpoint groups through 48 10GBASE-T ports. Engineers connect the six QSFP28 uplinks to ACI spine switches, then apply contracts, bridge domains, and routed external connectivity from the APIC model. The hardware keeps legacy copper servers inside the same policy fabric as newer fiber-connected resources. The fabric gains consistent endpoint policy while preserving existing 10GBASE-T access infrastructure.
Best For
Installed Estate Sparing
An installed data center estate needing like-for-like spares must match the rack's airflow direction. Port-side intake uses NXA-FAN-30CFM-B with NXA-PAC-500W-PI; port-side exhaust uses NXA-FAN-30CFM-F with NXA-PAC-500W-PE. Keep airflow-consistent fan and supply selections together, and specify the replacement assembly's direction and included components before the PO.
Bench Staging
Bench staging for an existing data center rollout can use the dedicated RS-232 console and single USB port without consuming a server-facing connection. Separate console access, image handling, and configuration approval from the production handoff. Specify the required software mode, approved image, and configuration baseline in the staging instructions before releasing the PO.
Port Channel Consolidation
When consolidating server connections into port channels, the EX family supports 512 port channels and 32 links per port channel. These are configuration ceilings rather than the physical interface inventory of one chassis. Map required aggregations, peer topology, and interface allocation before specifying switch quantities and software entitlements on the PO.
Not Suitable If
2.5G or 5G copper connections
Copper access ports support 100Mbps, 1G, and 10G, not 2.5G or 5G. N9K-C93108TC-FX3P adds those intermediate speeds while retaining 48 copper access ports.
Ongoing vulnerability and security fixes
Vulnerability/security support ended August 8, 2025, although eligible hardware support continues through August 31, 2027. N9K-C93108TC-FX3P is the current replacement for procurement requiring a newer lifecycle.
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Product Comparison Table 
| N9K-C93108TC-EX |  N9K-C9316D-GX |  N9K-C93128TX |  N9K-C9332PQ |  N9K-C93120TX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 571 mm | 648 mm | 571 mm | 571 mm | 571 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 100 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Chassis | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 2U |
| Height | 44 mm | 43.7 mm | 133 mm | 44 mm | 89 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N9K-C93108TC-EX | N9K-C9316D-GX | N9K-C93128TX | N9K-C9332PQ | N9K-C93120TX |
| Memory | 24 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Power Consumption | 499W | 1010W | 853W | 508W | 948W |
| Switching Capacity | 2160 Gbps | 12800 Gbps | 2560 Gbps | 2560 Gbps | 2400 Gbps |
| Width | 439 mm | 441.3 mm | 445 mm | 439 mm | 445 mm |
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Reviews & Ratings
C
Callum Hayes
Reviewed on the 4 October 2023
4
48x10GT ports and 6x100G QSFP28 delivered consistent high-speed connectivity.
D
Damon Price
Reviewed on the 28 February 2022
4
Professional-grade Cisco 9K switch for demanding workloads.
E
Elliott Grant
Reviewed on the 26 October 2017
4
Predictable throughput with minimal latency under heavy traffic.
F
Finley Hale
Reviewed on the 19 January 2022
5
Easy deployment and stable operation.
G
Gideon Burke
Reviewed on the 14 January 2022
5
Reliable solution for enterprise and data center networks.
Questions & Answers
What does the N9K-C93108TC-EX part number mean?
N9K-C93108TC-EX identifies a fixed Nexus 9000 switch with 48 10GBASE-T ports and six 40G/100G QSFP28 ports. N9K denotes the Nexus 9K family, C93108TC identifies this copper-port configuration, and EX identifies the EX series. The base hardware PID does not specify an Essentials or Advantage software package.
How is N9K-C93108TC-EX managed?
N9K-C93108TC-EX supports NX-OS CLI management, JSON-RPC APIs over HTTP/HTTPS, NETCONF, RESTCONF, and DCNM; ACI mode provides policy-based management. Dedicated RJ-45 and SFP management interfaces separate administration from server-facing traffic, while an RS-232 console provides local access. Specify the intended operating mode and management integration before staging the hardware.
Is N9K-C93108TC-EX discontinued?
N9K-C93108TC-EX is discontinued: end of sale was August 9, 2022, and last date of support is August 31, 2027. Vulnerability/security support ended August 8, 2025. N9K-C93108TC-FX3P is the current replacement, so continued EX purchases need an installed-estate support plan rather than assumptions of continuing software remedies.
What condition and warranty options does ORM Systems offer for N9K-C93108TC-EX?
N9K-C93108TC-EX is offered new sealed or certified refurbished, with ORM warranties up to 3-year extended for new units and up to 1 year for refurbished units. Returns are 30 days on every condition; terms apply. Cisco's separate 1-year limited hardware warranty requires eligibility and cannot extend beyond August 31, 2027.
Which licensing paths are available for N9K-C93108TC-EX?
N9K-C93108TC-EX supports DCN Essentials, Advantage, and Premier subscriptions in three-, five-, or seven-year terms, plus perpetual Advantage for NX-OS or combined ACI/NX-OS use. Three years is the minimum subscription term. NXOS-AD-XF and ACI-AD-XF cover the perpetual options, which are not portable between devices; Essentials perpetual licenses are no longer sold.
Does N9K-C93108TC-EX include BGP and OSPF routing licenses?
No, N9K-C93108TC-EX does not include BGP or OSPF entitlement merely because those protocols are supported. Static routes, SVIs, and HSRP require no additional license; dynamic routing needs Essentials or higher. An ORM hardware order does not make a subscription mandatory for baseline operation, but additional licensed features require valid entitlements.
What uplinks does the Cisco Nexus 93108TC-EX Switch provide?
The Cisco Nexus 93108TC-EX Switch provides six fixed QSFP28 uplink ports supporting 40G and 100G connectivity. These are built-in cages, not an empty network-module bay. Compatible pluggable connectivity can support additional interface arrangements, but the optical or cable configuration must match the selected port speed and approved software release.
Which power supplies are supported by N9K-C93108TC-EX?
N9K-C93108TC-EX supports NXA-PAC-500W-PI or NXA-PAC-500W-PE AC supplies, NXA-PDC-930W-PI or NXA-PDC-930W-PE DC supplies, and N9K-PUV-1200W high-voltage AC/DC power. Two supply positions permit redundant configurations, but the hardware PID alone does not establish the installed quantity or airflow selection. Specify the included supply PIDs when ordering an assembled unit.
Can Cisco Nexus 9300-EX switches operate in ACI mode?
Yes, Cisco Nexus 9300-EX switches support ACI mode as well as NX-OS mode. NX-OS serves conventional Nexus switching environments, while ACI supports policy-based infrastructure management. The selected mode determines the software and entitlement requirements, so a hardware purchase should identify the intended operating environment rather than assume both modes are interchangeable.
How much power does N9K-C93108TC-EX consume?
N9K-C93108TC-EX has 290W typical input consumption and 499W maximum input consumption. These figures describe power drawn from the circuit, not the output rating printed on a supply. Size circuit allocation against the maximum and verify the selected supply configuration and airflow before approving the hardware order.
What Smart Account details are needed when ordering N9K-C93108TC-EX licenses?
N9K-C93108TC-EX licensing orders should identify the receiving Smart Account and Virtual Account so purchased entitlements reach the intended organization. Smart Licensing requires an active Smart Account, while reporting and registration behavior depend on the approved NX-OS release. Perpetual DCN licenses are not portable between devices, so existing rights should not be assumed transferable.
How large is N9K-C93108TC-EX?
N9K-C93108TC-EX measures 44 mm high, 439 mm wide, and 571 mm deep in a 1U rack-mount chassis. Chassis weight is 8 kg before power supplies or fans. NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU contains four-post rack-mount components; include the required mounting hardware and installation clearance in the order review.
What is the difference between N9K-C93108TC-EX and N9K-C93180YC-EX?
N9K-C93108TC-EX has 48 copper 100Mbps/1G/10GBASE-T access ports, while N9K-C93180YC-EX has 48 fiber 1G/10G/25G access ports. Both retain six 40G/100G uplinks and are discontinued. The copper configuration matches installed copper-server estates; the fiber configuration matches existing deployments using pluggable server connections and 25G access.
What is the difference between N9K-C93108TC-EX and N9K-C93108TC-EX-24?
N9K-C93108TC-EX enables 48 copper access ports, whereas N9K-C93108TC-EX-24 enables 24 copper access ports; both provide six 40G/100G uplinks. Both configurations are discontinued. The full-density model matches installed estates needing all 48 access connections, while the 24-port configuration matches existing lower-density deployments requiring the same uplink arrangement.
What is the difference between N9K-C93108TC-EX and N9K-C93108TC-FX3P?
N9K-C93108TC-FX3P adds 2.5G and 5G copper access speeds that N9K-C93108TC-EX does not support. Both configurations have 48 copper access ports and six 100G-capable uplinks. The FX3P model is the current replacement for new procurement; the discontinued EX model serves like-for-like requirements within an existing EX estate.