Product brief
This N9K-C93108TC-FX3 switch offers 2.16 Tbps of bandwidth and 1.2 bpps throughput. It includes 48 10GBASE-T downlink ports, which can be configured to operate at 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, or 10 Gbps. The Nexus 93108TC-FX3 is engineered for efficiency and reliability, making it suitable for modern data centers with demanding workloads and high-density deployments
Features and benefits
- Architectural Flexibility: Supports Cisco ACI, NX-OS VXLAN EVPN, and various other protocols and fabrics for a robust network infrastructure.
- Programmability: Features Day-0 automation, integrations for DevOps tools, and extensive support for industry standards.
- Scalability and Security: Offers flexible forwarding tables, MAC security on all ports, and support for large-scale deployments.
- AI/ML Networking: Supports congestion management and flow control algorithms tailored for AI/ML fabrics.
- High Availability: Incorporates Virtual Port-Channel technology, ECMP routing, and in-service software upgrades for minimal downtime.
Product specifications
Table 1 Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 Specification
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Ports | 48 x 100M/1/10G BASE-T downlink ports, 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports |
| CPU | 4 cores |
| System memory | Default: 32GB, Expandable: 32GB |
| SSD drive | 128 GB |
| System buffer | 40 MB |
| Management ports | 1 RJ-45 and 1 SFP |
| USB ports | 1 |
| 1PPS | NA |
| 10MHz | NA |
| Time of Day (ToD) | NA |
| ANT | NA |
| RS-232 serial ports | 1 |
| Power supplies (up to 2) | 500W AC portside intake and exhaust, 930W DC portside intake and exhaust |
| Typical power (AC/DC) | 420W |
| Maximum power (AC/DC) | 464W |
| Input voltage (AC) | 100 to 240V |
| Input voltage (HVAC) | 200 to 277V |
| Input voltage (DC) | –48 to –60V |
| Input voltage (HVDC) | –240 to –380V |
| POE Ports | N/A |
| POE Modes | N/A |
| Frequency (AC) | 50 to 60 Hz |
| Fans | 4 |
| Airflow | Port-side intake and exhaust |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 17.9 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 45.5 cm) |
| Weight | 15.8 lb (7.1 kg) without power supplies or fans |
| Operating temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| MTBF | 276,220 |
Table 2 Hardware Performance and Scalability Specification
|
Item |
Cisco Nexus 9300-FX3 Series Switches |
|
Maximum number of IPv4 Longest Prefix Match (LPM) routes |
1,792,000 |
|
Maximum number of IPv4 host entries |
1,792,000 |
|
Maximum number of IPv6 Longest Prefix Match (LPM) routes |
896,000 |
|
Maximum number of IPv6 host entries |
1,792,000 |
|
Maximum number of MAC address entries |
512,000 |
|
Maximum number of multicast routes |
128,000 |
|
Number of Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping groups |
32,000 |
|
Maximum number of Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders per switch (supported only on 93180YC-FX3 and 93108TC-FX3P) |
16 |
|
Maximum number of Access Control List (ACL) entries |
Single-slice forwarding engine: 5000 ingress 2000 egress |
|
Maximum number of VLANs |
4096 |
|
Number of Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) instances |
16,000 |
|
Maximum number of ECMP paths |
128-way |
|
Maximum number of port channels |
512 |
|
Maximum number of links in a port channel |
32 |
|
Number of active SPAN sessions |
4 |
|
Maximum number of VLANs in Rapid per-VLAN Spanning Tree (RPVST) instances |
3967 |
|
Maximum number of Hot-Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) groups |
490 |
|
Number of Network Address Translation (NAT) entries |
1023 |
|
Maximum number of Multiple Spanning Tree (MST) instances |
64 |
|
Flow-table size used for Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights |
64,000 |
|
Number of queues |
8 |
Table 3 Ordering information
Base Part Number
| Part Number | Product Description |
|---|---|
| N9K-C93180TC-FX3 | Nexus 9300 with 48p 100M/1/10GT and 6p 40/100G QSFP28 ports |
Power Supplies
| Part Number | Product Description |
|---|---|
| NXA-PAC-350W-PE | Cisco Nexus 9000 350W AC PS, port-side exhaust |
| NXA-PAC-350W-PI | Cisco Nexus 9000 350W AC PS, port-side intake |
| NXA-PAC-350W-PE2 | Cisco Nexus 9000 350W AC PS, port-side exhaust |
| NXA-PAC-350W-PI2 | Cisco Nexus 9000 350W AC PS, port-side intake |
| NXA-PDC-440W-PI | Cisco Nexus 9000 930W DC PS, port-side intake |
| NXA-PDC-440W-PE | Cisco Nexus 9000 930W DC PS, port-side exhaust |
| NXA-PAC-500W-PE | Cisco Nexus 9000 500W AC PS, port-side exhaust |
| NXA-PAC-500W-PI | Cisco Nexus 9000 500W AC PS, port-side intake |
| NXA-PAC-650W-PE | Cisco Nexus 9000 650W AC PS, port-side exhaust |
| NXA-PAC-650W-PI | Cisco Nexus 9000 650W AC PS, port-side intake |
| NXA-PAC-1100W-PE | Cisco Nexus 9000 1100W AC PS, port-side exhaust |
| NXA-PAC-1100W-PI | Cisco Nexus 9000 1100W AC PS, port-side intake |
| NXA-PAC-1900W-PE | Cisco Nexus 9000 1900W AC PS, port-side exhaust |
| NXA-PAC-1900W-PI | Cisco Nexus 9000 1900W AC PS, port-side intake |
| NXA-PDC-930W-PE | Cisco Nexus 9000 930W DC PS, port-side exhaust |
| NXA-PDC-930W-PI | Cisco Nexus 9000 930W DC PS, port-side intake |
| NXA-PHV-350W-PE | Cisco Nexus 9300 350W power supply, supports HVAC/HVDC, port side exhaust |
| NXA-PHV-350W-PI | Cisco Nexus 9300 350W power supply, supports HVAC/HVDC, port side intake |
| N9K-PUV-1200W | Cisco Nexus 9300 1200W universal power supply, bidirectional airflow and supports HVAC/HVDC |
| Part Number | Product Description |
|---|---|
| NXA-FAN-35CFM-PE | Cisco Nexus fan, 35CFM, port-side exhaust airflow |
| NXA-FAN-35CFM-PI | Cisco Nexus fan, 35CFM, port-side intake airflow |
| NXA-SFAN-30CFM-PE | Cisco Nexus fan, 30CFM, port-side exhaust airflow |
| NXA-SFAN-30CFM-PI | Cisco Nexus fan, 30CFM, port-side intake airflow |
| NXA-SFAN-35CFM-PE | Cisco Nexus fan, 35CFM, port-side exhaust airflow |
| NXA-SFAN-35CFM-PI | Cisco Nexus fan, 35CFM, port-side intake airflow |
Accessories for Cisco Nexus 9300-FX3 Series Switches
| Part Number | Product Description |
|---|---|
| NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU | Cisco Nexus fixed accessory kit with 4-post rack mount kit |
| NXK-ACC-KIT-2P | Cisco Nexus fixed accessory kit with 2-post rack mount kit |