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Nexus 9300 with 96p 100M/1/10G-T and 8p 40G QSFP
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N9K-C93128TX Overview
N9K-C93128TX is a high-performance, rack-mount switch built on a robust, modern architecture designed for demanding data center environments. It features advanced power options with redundant capabilities, a rich assortment of ports supporting both high-density downlinks and flexible uplink configurations, and built-in stacking support that enhances scalability for growing networks.
The switch delivers exceptional performance with low latency and high throughput, making it ideal for mission-critical applications such as cloud data centers, enterprise routing, and virtualized environments. Its design incorporates reliable hardware and efficient management features, addressing diverse use cases from high-speed switching and virtualization to robust interconnectivity in large-scale deployments.
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N9K-C93128TX Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Power Source
- Redundant 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
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N9K-C93128TX
- Uplink Configuration
- 10G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- 4 SFP Ports
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- N/A
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 1280 Gbps
- Switching Capacity with Stacking
- N/A
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 93128TX Switch
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 20 lbs
N9K-C93128TX Use Case
Hyperscale Data Center Leaf Deployment with N9K-C93128TX-Nexus 9300
In a hyperscale data center, the N9K-C93128TX-Nexus 9300 with 96p 100M/1/10G-T server ports and 8p 40G QSFP uplinks serves as a high-density leaf switch. It delivers 1.28 Tbps of spine connectivity, sub-microsecond latency, and native VXLAN support for east-west traffic. The result is a scalable, low-latency fabric that simplifies expansion and accelerates cloud-scale workloads.
Converged Campus Aggregation with 100M/1/10G-T and 40G Uplinks
Large enterprises deploy the N9K-C93128TX-Nexus 9300 as a unified campus aggregation switch, leveraging 96 flexible 100M/1/10G-T access ports and 8p 40G QSFP uplinks to core and data center. This architecture supports high-bandwidth services—VoIP, video conferencing and IoT—while centralizing QoS policies and security. The outcome is streamlined operations, enhanced throughput, and predictable end-to-end performance across the campus.
Multi-Tenant Secure Cloud Fabric with Cisco ACI
Cloud and service-provider environments integrate the N9K-C93128TX-Nexus 9300 into Cisco ACI fabrics to deliver automated, segmented multi-tenant networks. Ninety-six 1/10G-T ports host tenant VLANs/VRFs and eight 40G QSFP uplinks provide high-capacity spine interconnects. The deployment enables zero-touch provisioning, consistent policy enforcement and robust tenant isolation, driving operational efficiency and strong security posture.
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Product Comparison Table 
 N9K-C93128TX |  N9K-C93180YC-EX |  N9K-C9372PX-E |  N9K-C93120TX |  N9K-C9272Q | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 18 inches | 17.1 inches | 14.5 inches | 18 inches | N/A |
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/25/40/100 GbE | 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 | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Chassis |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.73 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.73 inches |
| IOS | IP Services | NX-OS | IP Services | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | 10/100/1000 | 10/25/40/100 GbE | 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-C93128TX | N9K-C93180YC-EX | N9K-C9372PX-E | N9K-C93120TX | N9K-C9272Q |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Fiber / Combo | Combo | Twisted Pair / Fiber / Combo | Fiber |
| Memory | 4 GB | 4 GB | 256 MB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Number of Downlink Ports | 48 Ports | 6 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports | 48 Ports |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | 24–48 Ports | Over 48 Ports |
| POE Support | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE | Non POE |
| Port/Expansion Slot Details | N/A | 48 x 25GbE fixed ports, 6 x 40/100GbE uplinks | N/A | Fixed 48 10GBASE-T ports and 6 QSFP+ uplink ports | N/A |
| Power Consumption | N/A | 550 W | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 93128TX Switch | Cisco Nexus 93180YC-EX Switch | Cisco Nexus 9372PX-E Series Data Center Switch | Cisco Nexus 93120TX Data Center Switch | Cisco Nexus 9K Series N9K-C9272Q Switch |
| 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 | 4 SFP Ports | 4 SFP Ports | Combo | N/A | 24 SFP Ports |
| Switching Capacity | 1280 Gbps | 6400 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | N/A |
| Switching Capacity with Stacking | N/A | N/A | 1440 Gbps | N/A | N/A |
| Uplink Configuration | 10G | 40G/100G | 10G | 1G / 10G / 40G | 40G |
| Weight | 20 lbs | 28.7 lbs | N/A | 20 lbs | N/A |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Zane Pierce
4
Reliable performance for large enterprise deployments.
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Alfred Hayes
4
Professional-grade 9300 switch with low latency under heavy load.
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Barrett Grant
5
Easy management and integration with existing network.
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Callum Burke
5
Stable, high-performing, and scalable enterprise solution.
Questions & Answers
What are the key hardware specifications of the Nexus 9300 N9K-C93128TX?
The N9K-C93128TX offers 96 RJ45 100M/1/10G-T ports, eight 40G QSFP uplinks, 2.56 Tbps switching capacity, and 1.92 Bpps forwarding rate.
Which data center use cases are ideal for the Nexus 9300 N9K-C93128TX?
It excels as a top-of-rack leaf switch in cloud, virtualization and container environments requiring high-density 10G access and 40G uplinks.
What software features does the Nexus 9300 N9K-C93128TX support?
It runs Cisco NX-OS with full support for VXLAN/EVPN, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, QoS, ACLs, and advanced telemetry.
Does the N9K-C93128TX support Cisco vPC and fabric automation?
Yes. It supports Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for active-active uplinks and integrates with Cisco ACI and NX-API for automation.
What power and cooling specifications apply to this switch?
The switch uses dual, hot-swappable 715W AC PSUs (maximum 910W total) and front-to-back variable-speed fans.
How does the Nexus 9300 N9K-C93128TX handle resiliency and redundancy?
It offers dual PSUs, hot-swappable fans, in-service software upgrades (ISSU), and redundant control plane elements.
What management and monitoring interfaces are available?
Management includes a console port, out-of-band 10/100/1000 Ethernet, USB Type-A/B and support for SNMP, NetFlow and telemetry.
How many MAC addresses and ARP entries can it support?
It supports up to 288,000 MAC addresses and 288,000 IPv4/IPv6 ARP entries in hardware.
What are the physical dimensions and rack requirements?
The switch is 1RU tall, 17.5 inches deep, requires 1 rack unit, and operates in a 0°C to 40°C ambient environment.
What energy efficiency standards does this model meet?
It complies with ENERGY STAR and ROHS, offering port-level power negotiation (PoE-Lite ready) and efficient fan control.
Which Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols are supported?
Fully supports 802.1Q VLANs, STP/RSTP/MSTP, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, VRF, and IP unicast/multicast routing in hardware.
How is licensing structured for the Nexus 9300 N9K-C93128TX?
Licenses include LAN Base, LAN Enterprise and Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) Network Virtualization, providing incremental feature sets.
What QoS and security features are included?
Provides hardware-based classification, policing, shaping, ACLs, QoS queues, and MACsec encryption on all 10G and 40G ports.
Can the Nexus 9300 N9K-C93128TX integrate with Cisco ACI?
Yes. It functions as an ACI leaf with full support for Cisco’s policy model, OpFlex, and centralized management via APIC.
What warranty and support options are available?
Includes a limited lifetime hardware warranty and access to Cisco Smart Net Total Care for 24/7 TAC support and advance hardware replacement.
Does this switch support streaming telemetry and analytics?
Yes. It supports gNMI, IPFIX, and Cisco NX-OS real-time telemetry for granular performance monitoring and analytics.