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N9K-C93120TX
Nexus 9300 with 96p 100M/1/10G-T and 6p 40G QSFP
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N9K-C93120TX Overview
N9K-C93120TX is a high-performance data center switch engineered with a robust modular architecture that delivers exceptional throughput and low latency for mission-critical applications. Designed with redundant power supply options and a fixed rack-mount form factor, it provides a blend of high-density 10GBASE-T downlink ports and flexible 40G uplink capabilities, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in demanding environments.
This switch offers scalable stacking options that enable simple network expansion and enhanced resiliency while supporting both Layer 2 and Layer 3 operations for diverse deployment scenarios. Ideal for use in cloud data centers, high-performance computing clusters, and enterprise campus networks, the N9K-C93120TX balances power efficiency with cutting-edge port technology to meet a wide range of connectivity requirements.
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N9K-C93120TX Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- N/A
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- 24–48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N9K-C93120TX
- Uplink Configuration
- 1G / 10G / 40G
- IOS
- N/A
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- N/A
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- Fixed 48 10GBASE-T ports and 6 QSFP+ uplink ports
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 1440 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 93120TX Data Center Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 20 lbs
N9K-C93120TX Use Case
Hyperscale Cloud Spine-Leaf Fabric with N9K-C93120TX-Nexus 9300
In a global cloud service provider environment, the N9K-C93120TX with 96p 100M/1/10G-T and 6p 40G QSFP is deployed as the leaf switch tier connecting thousands of compute nodes. Its 10G server access ports and 40G uplinks to spine switches deliver sub-microsecond latency, non-blocking throughput, and seamless micro-segmentation for containerized workloads. Benefit: Enables linear capacity scaling to multi-petabit fabrics while maintaining predictable latency and simplifying automated orchestration under Cisco NX-OS.
High-Performance Enterprise Campus Core for IoT and Voice
A large enterprise campus with 5,000+ users and edge IoT devices implements the N9K-C93120TX as the campus core switch. The appliance aggregates access-switch uplinks at 1/10G to support VoIP, HD video conferencing, and sensor traffic while leveraging 40G QSFP uplinks into the data center. Benefit: Provides high port density, deterministic QoS, and advanced security segmentation—driving 30% reduction in jitter and 40% faster mean time to provisioning for new devices.
Multi-Tenant Colocation Aggregation with Flexible Port Speeds
A colocation provider uses the N9K-C93120TX to offer tenants flexible 1G, 10G, and aggregated 40G connectivity. Each of the 96 RJ-45 ports delivers on-demand bandwidth per customer SLA, while six 40G QSFP uplinks carry cross-rack and peering traffic. Benefit: Maximizes revenue density by offering granular port billing, reduces cable complexity by 50%, and streamlines operations under a unified Cisco NX-OS management plane.
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Product Comparison Table
 N9K-C93120TX |  N9K-C9236C |  N9K-C9336PQ |  N9K-C9316D-GX |  N9K-C93108TC-EX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches | 18 inches | 17.3 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 | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.7 inches |
| IOS | N/A | N/A | N/A | IP Services | NX-OS |
| 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-C93120TX | N9K-C9236C | N9K-C9336PQ | N9K-C9316D-GX | N9K-C93108TC-EX |
| Media Type Supported | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Combo | Fiber | Fiber | Combo |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 512 MB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 16 Ports | 8 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 12–24 Ports | 24–48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | Fixed 48 10GBASE-T ports and 6 QSFP+ uplink ports | N/A | 36 fixed Ethernet ports with optional stacking expansion | 16 x 40G fixed data ports; supports 4 x 40G uplink modules | 48 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports, 8 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | 350 W | 480 W | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 93120TX Data Center Switch | Cisco Nexus 9236C Switch | Cisco Nexus 9336PQ | Cisco Nexus 9316D-GX Switch | Cisco Nexus 93108TC-EX |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SFP Ports | N/A | 24 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | Combo |
| Switching Capacity | 1440 Gbps | 3200 Gbps | 6400 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 1280 Gbps |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 1G / 10G / 40G | 40G | 40G | 40G | 10G |
| Weight | 20 lbs | 25 lbs | 15 lbs | 25 lbs | 18 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 19 inches | 17 inches | 19 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
I
Isaac Burke
4
Handles large enterprise access layers efficiently.
J
Julian Hayes
5
Professional-grade hardware with low-latency performance.
K
Kendrick Pierce
3
Stable and reliable under continuous operation.
L
Lachlan Ford
4
Easy integration and scalable enterprise solution.
Questions & Answers
What are the key features of the Cisco Nexus N9K-C93120TX switch?
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93120TX delivers 96 100M/1/10GBASE-T ports, 6 40G QSFP+ uplinks, 2.56 Tbps switching capacity, Cisco NX-OS software, VXLAN/EVPN support, advanced QoS, and redundant power supplies.
How many ports does the N9K-C93120TX offer and what types are they?
The N9K-C93120TX provides 96 RJ-45 ports for 100M/1/10G-T connectivity and 6 QSFP+ slots supporting 40G Ethernet uplinks.
What is the total switching capacity and forwarding rate of the Nexus 9300 N9K-C93120TX?
The Nexus N9K-C93120TX offers a total switching capacity of 2.56 Tbps and a forwarding rate of up to 1.9 billion packets per second (bpps).
Does the N9K-C93120TX support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?
No, the Cisco Nexus N9K-C93120TX does not support PoE or PoE+ on its 100M/1/10GBASE-T ports.