Description

Cisco Nexus 9300-FX Series 48x RJ-45 4x SFP28 2x QSFP28 Switch (N9K-C9348GC-FXP)

The Cisco Nexus 9348GC-FXP is a high-density, feature-rich data center switch designed for enterprises that require high-speed connectivity with flexible port options. This switch features 48 RJ-45 ports supporting 100M/1G speeds, 4 SFP28 uplink ports supporting 10/25G, and 2 QSFP28 ports supporting 40/100G connectivity. Built on Cisco Cloud Scale technology, it provides advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, ensuring high-performance networking with intelligent traffic management and security features. The switch supports both Cisco ACI and NX-OS operating modes, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of data center and enterprise applications.

Key Features:

• Flexible Port Speeds: 48x 100M/1G RJ-45 downlink ports, 4x 10/25G SFP28 uplink ports, and 2x 40/100G QSFP28 ports.
• Cloud Scale Technology: High-performance architecture optimized for modern data centers.
• Advanced Layer 2/3 Features: Supports up to 256,000 MAC addresses and 80,000 longest prefix match (LPM) routes.
• Security & Traffic Control: Includes MACsec, ACLs, and congestion management.
• Flexible Deployment: Supports both Cisco ACI and NX-OS modes.
• Power-Efficient Design: Typical power consumption of 267W with a maximum of 474W.
• Enterprise-Class Reliability: Supports hot-swappable fans and power supplies for redundancy.

Technical Specifications:

• Model Number: N9K-C9348GC-FXP
• Downlink Ports: 48x 100M/1G RJ-45
• Uplink Ports: 4x 10/25G SFP28, 2x 40/100G QSFP28
• CPU: 4-core processor
• Memory: 16GB (default), expandable to 24GB
• SSD Storage: 128GB
• Packet Buffer: 40MB
• Power Supplies: Supports up to two power supplies (750W AC, 1100W AC/DC options)
• Typical Power Consumption: 267W
• Maximum Power Consumption: 474W
• Operating Voltage: 100-240V AC
• Fan Configuration: 4 hot-swappable fans
• Airflow Options: Port-side intake and port-side exhaust
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.72 x 17.3 x 19.7 inches (4.4 x 43.9 x 50 cm)
• MTBF: 460,780 hours
• Maximum Number of LPM Routes: 80,000
• Maximum Number of MAC Address Entries: 256,000
• Maximum Number of VLANs: 4096
• Maximum Number of VRF Instances: 16,000
• Maximum Number of ECMP Paths: 64
• Maximum Number of Port Channels: 512
• Supported Operating Modes: Cisco ACI and NX-OS