Cisco Nexus 9300 Series Network Switches

The Cisco Nexus 9300 Series Network Switches are designed to meet the evolving demands of modern data centers, providing high-density, nonblocking, and low-power-consuming solutions. These switches are ideal for top-of-rack (ToR), middle-of-row (MoR), and end-of-row (EoR) deployments in enterprise data centers, service provider facilities, and large virtualized and cloud computing environments. The Nexus 9300 Series supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching, offering up to 2.56 terabits per second (Tbps) of internal bandwidth. This series includes various models, each tailored to different connectivity needs.

Figure 1. Cisco Nexus 9300 Series Ethernet switches

Built on Cisco’s CloudScale technology, the Nexus 9300 Series ensures robust performance and scalability, making it suitable for high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning applications. These switches provide advanced features like wire-rate security, telemetry, and automation capabilities, which are essential for managing complex IT infrastructures. Additionally, the Nexus 9300 Series integrates seamlessly with Cisco’s Nexus Dashboard for enhanced visibility and control, enabling efficient network management and troubleshooting. This combination of high performance, flexibility, and advanced features makes the Cisco Nexus 9300 Series a powerful choice for modern data center networks.

Lenovo is an official Cisco Solution Technology Integrator (STI) for Cisco Nexus 9300 Switches, licenses, and Cisco Smart Net Services, integrated with our Lenovo ISG Servers and Storage solutions.

Benefits to customers include the following:

• Single Vendor Simplicity: Purchase of all integrated infrastructure on a single invoice
• Optimized for Interoperability: Server/Storage/Switches integrated at factory for ease of deployment
• Lower TCO: Turnkey infrastructure solution from a single vendor lowering overall solution cost

Cisco offerings:

• State-of-the-Art technologies across Network, Security, Collaboration, and Observability
• Highest reliable switches, world class performance and service, high performance service organizations, add statement on services
  • WW technology leadership in networking, collaboration, and security with #1 market share across most domains.
  • Build a future-ready network with the industry leader in networking.
  • Highly reliable switches with world-class performance.
  • Comprehensive global services.
• World-class partner program to enable partner centric selling
• Industry leading partner program to support core partner success

Lenovo offerings:

• Highest Performance and Most Reliable Lenovo ThinkSystem servers:
  • #1 Top 500 Supercomputers for 6 consecutive years and #1 current world record performance workloads.
  • #1 x86 server reliability for 10 consecutive years and#1 x86 security for 5 consecutive years
  • #4 Gartner Top Tech Supply chain
  • Comprehensive global services
• Matured solution and services delivery with strong performance
• Global delivery with footprint across 180 markets

The availability of Cisco Nexus 9300 switches is part of a larger global strategic partnership between the two companies. The partnership enables co-engineered and integrated offerings into Lenovo’s industry-leading hybrid AI infrastructure, turnkey services, and as-a-Service portfolio for deployments from pocket to cloud.

• Enhanced Networking Ecosystem

  Integration of the Cisco Nexus networking ecosystem into Lenovo’s edge-to-cloud portfolio delivering turnkey industry-leading network performance, security, and scalability.

  • Enhanced Networking Ecosystem​
  • Accelerate Time-to-Innovation​
  • Single Pane of Glass Management.​
  • Single Vendor Simplicity
• Customer Valued Innovation

  Lenovo and Cisco co-develop and integrate new IP and enhanced offerings into Lenovo Digital Workplace Solutions, enabling a seamless, secure and efficient user experience.

  • Digital Workplace Solutions Productivity Boost
  • Enhanced Generative AI
  • Expanded Professional Services
• Integrated Turnkey Solutions

  The Lenovo and Cisco strategic partnership delivers fully engineered and integrated infrastructure solutions and services enabling customers to quickly deploy turnkey solutions into production to enable better and faster business outcomes.

  • Accelerate Digital Transformation
  • Optimized for Interoperability
  • Expanded Channel Partner Network & Purchase Experience

The following table lists the ordering models and base feature codes for the network switches.

Cisco switches are offered by Lenovo in the following markets:

• United States
• Germany
• India
• Brazil
• UAE

Additional markets are planned.

For SAP HANA offerings, the following table lists the Cisco switches that can be incorporated into the solution.

Models in this section:

• 10Gb switches
  • 9348GC-FX3
  • 9348GC-FX3PH
  • 93108TC-FX3
  • 93108TC-FX3P
  • 93216TC-FX2
• 25Gb switches
  • 93180YC-FX3
  • 93240YC-FX2
  • 93360YC-FX2
• 50Gb switch
  • 93400LD-H1
• 100Gb switches
  • 93600CD-GX
  • 9336C-FX2
  • 9336C-FX2-E
  • 9364C-GX
• 400Gb switches
  • 9316D-GX
  • 9332D-GX2B
  • 9332D-H2R
  • 9348D-GX2A
  • 9364D-GX2A

9348GC-FX3

The Cisco Nexus 9348GC-FX3 is a high-performance network switch designed to meet the needs of modern data centers. It offers 48 ports of 1/10GBASE-T and 4 ports of 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet, providing versatile connectivity options for various network configurations. Leveraging Cisco's CloudScale technology, the 9348GC-FX3 ensures exceptional performance and scalability, making it ideal for demanding applications such as high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. This switch also includes advanced features like comprehensive security, telemetry, and automation capabilities, which are crucial for efficient network management and troubleshooting. With its robust design and advanced functionalities, the Cisco Nexus 9348GC-FX3 is a powerful solution for enhancing data center infrastructure.

• Front Ports:
  • 48 x 1/10GBASE-T ports
  • 4 x 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
• Rear Ports:
  • 2 x 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports

Figure 2. Cisco Nexus 9348GC-FX3

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• 9348GC-FX3 product web page
• 9300-FX3 Series datasheet

9348GC-FX3PH

The Cisco Nexus 9348GC-FX3PH is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for modern data center environments. It features 40 1GBASE-T downlink ports, which can be configured to operate at 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps, eight 100M downlink ports with support Power-over-Ethernet (PoE, PoE+, PoE++), four 10/25G SFP28 uplink ports, and two 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports. The eight PoE ports are designed to provide power and data connectivity to devices such as IP phones, wireless access points, and other PoE-enabled devices, making the ports highly versatile for various network configurations.

This switch leverages Cisco's CloudScale technology to deliver exceptional performance and scalability, supporting up to 696 Gbps of bandwidth and over 517 million packets per second (Mpps). The 9348GC-FX3PH also includes advanced features such as comprehensive security, telemetry, and automation capabilities, which are essential for efficient network management and troubleshooting.

The 9348GC-FX3PH has the following ports:

• Front Ports:
  • 40 x 1GBASE-T downlink ports (10/100/1000 Mbps)
  • 8 x 10/100M downlink ports with support for Power-over-Ethernet (PoE, PoE+, PoE++)
  • 4 x 10/25G SFP28 uplink ports
  • 2 x 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports
• Rear Ports:
  • 2 x 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports

Figure 3. Cisco Nexus 9348GC-FX3PH

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• 9300-FX3 Series datasheet

93108TC-FX3

The Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for modern data centers. It features 48 ports of 100M/1/2.5/5/10GBASE-T, providing flexible connectivity options for various network configurations. Additionally, it includes 6 uplink ports that support 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28, ensuring high-speed data transfer and scalability. Built on Cisco’s CloudScale technology, the 93108TC-FX3 delivers exceptional performance with a bandwidth capacity of 2.16 Tbps and the ability to handle up to 1.2 billion packets per second (Bpps). This switch also supports advanced features such as comprehensive security, telemetry, and automation capabilities, which are essential for efficient network management and troubleshooting.

The 93108TC-FX3 has the following ports:

• Front Ports:
  • 48 x 100M/1/2.5/5/10GBASE-T ports
  • 6 x 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
• Rear Ports:
  • 2 management ports (one 10/100/1000BASE-T port and one SFP port)
  • 1 console port (RS-232)
  • 1 USB port

Figure 4. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• 9300-FX3 Series datasheet

93108TC-FX3P

The Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3P is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for modern data centers. It features 48 ports of 100M/1/2.5/5/10GBASE-T, providing flexible connectivity options for various network configurations. Additionally, it includes 6 uplink ports that support 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28, ensuring high-speed data transfer and scalability. Built on Cisco’s CloudScale technology, the 93108TC-FX3P delivers exceptional performance with a bandwidth capacity of 2.16 Tbps and the ability to handle up to 1.2 billion packets per second (Bpps). This switch also supports advanced features such as comprehensive security, telemetry, and automation capabilities, which are essential for efficient network management and troubleshooting.

The 93108TC-FX3P has the following ports:

• Front Ports:
  • 48 x 100M/1/2.5/5/10GBASE-T ports (all ports are Power-over-Ethernet capable (PoE, PoE+, PoE++)
  • 6 x 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
• Rear Ports
  • 2 management ports (one 10/100/1000BASE-T port and one SFP port)
  • 1 console port (RS-232)
  • 1 USB port

Figure 5. Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3P

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• 9300-FX3 Series datasheet

93216TC-FX2

The Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2 is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for modern data centers. It features 96 ports of 100M/1G/10GBASE-T, providing flexible connectivity options for various network configurations. Additionally, it includes 12 uplink ports that support 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28, ensuring high-speed data transfer and scalability. Built on Cisco’s CloudScale technology, the 93216TC-FX2 delivers exceptional performance with a bandwidth capacity of 4.32 Tbps and the ability to handle over 2.5 billion packets per second (Bpps). This switch also supports advanced features such as comprehensive security, telemetry, and automation capabilities, which are essential for efficient network management and troubleshooting.

The 93216TC-FX2 has the following ports:

• Front Ports:
  • 96 x 100M/1G/10G RJ45 ports
  • 12 x 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
• Rear Ports
  • 2 management ports (one RJ-45 port and one SFP port)
  • 1 console port (RS-232)
  • 1 USB port

Figure 6. Cisco Nexus 93216TC-FX2

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• 9300-FX2 Series Datasheet

93180YC-FX3

The Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for modern data centers. It features 48 downlink ports that support 1, 10, or 25 Gigabit Ethernet, providing flexible connectivity options for various network configurations. Additionally, it includes 6 uplink ports that support 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28, ensuring high-speed data transfer and scalability. The switch also offers 1PPS (Pulse Per Second) and 10MHz SMB ports, along with the GPS/GNSS antenna connector, which are used for precise time synchronization and GPS connectivity,

Built on Cisco’s CloudScale technology, the 93180YC-FX3 delivers exceptional performance with a bandwidth capacity of 3.6 Tbps and the ability to handle up to 1.2 billion packets per second (Bpps). This switch also supports advanced features such as comprehensive security, telemetry, and automation capabilities, which are essential for efficient network management and troubleshooting.

The 93180YC-FX3 has the following ports:

• Front Ports:
  • 48 x 100M/1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 ports
  • 6 x 10/25/40/50/100-Gigabit QSFP28 ports
  • 1PPS (Pulse Per Second) SMB port, 10MHz SMB port
  • GPS/GNSS antenna connector
• Rear Ports:
  • 1 management port (10/100/1000BASE-T)
  • 1 console port (RS-232)
  • 1 USB port

Figure 7. Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• Cisco Nexus 9300-FX3 Series datasheet

93240YC-FX2

The Cisco Nexus 93240YC-FX2 is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for modern data centers. It features 48 downlink ports that support 1/10/25-Gbps speeds and 12 uplink ports configurable for 40/100-Gbps, providing a total bandwidth of 4.8 Tbps. This switch is built on Cisco’s Cloud Scale technology, ensuring non-oversubscribed performance in a compact 1.2RU form factor. It supports both NX-OS and ACI modes, offering flexibility for traditional and automated, policy-based network environments. With advanced telemetry, real-time buffer utilization, and extensive programmability, the Nexus 93240YC-FX2 is ideal for scalable, secure, and efficient data center operations.

The 93240YC-FX2 has the following ports:

• Front ports:
  • 48 x 1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 ports
  • 12 x 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
  • 2 x Management port (SFP+ and RJ-45)
  • 1 x Console port (RS232)
  • 1 x USB port
• Rear ports:
  • None

Figure 8. Cisco Nexus 93240YC-FX2

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• Cisco Nexus 9300-FX2 Series datasheet

93360YC-FX2

The Cisco Nexus 93360YC-FX2 is a robust, fixed-port switch designed for high-performance data center environments. It features 96 downlink ports that support 1/10/25-Gbps speeds and 12 uplink ports configurable for 40/100-Gbps, delivering a total bandwidth of 7.2 Tbps. This 2RU switch leverages Cisco’s Cloud Scale technology to provide non-oversubscribed performance, ensuring efficient and scalable network operations. It supports both NX-OS and ACI modes, offering flexibility for traditional and automated, policy-driven network deployments. With advanced telemetry, extensive programmability, and real-time buffer utilization, the Nexus 93360YC-FX2 is ideal for modern, dynamic data centers requiring high throughput and low latency.

The 93360YC-FX2 has the following ports:

• Front ports:
  • 96 x 1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 ports
  • 12 x 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
• Rear ports
  • 2 x Management port (SFP and RJ-45)
  • 1 x Console port (RS232)
  • 1 x USB port

Figure 9. Cisco Nexus 93360YC-FX2

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• Cisco Nexus 9300-FX2 Series datasheet

93400LD-H1

The Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for modern data centers. It features 48 ports that support 50-Gbps speeds and 4 uplink ports configurable for 400-Gbps, providing a total bandwidth of 8 Tbps. This 1RU switch leverages Cisco’s Cloud Scale technology to deliver non-oversubscribed performance, ensuring efficient and scalable network operations. It supports both NX-OS and ACI modes, offering flexibility for traditional and automated, policy-driven network deployments. With advanced telemetry, extensive programmability, and real-time buffer utilization, the Nexus 93400LD-H1 is ideal for AI/ML applications and other demanding data center environments.

The 93400LD-H1 has the following ports:

• Front ports:
  • 48 x 50-Gigabit Ethernet SFP56 ports
  • 4 x 400-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP-DD ports
• Rear Ports:
  • 2 x Management ports (SFP and RJ-45)
  • 1 x Console port (RS232)
  • 1 x USB port

Figure 10. Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• Cisco Nexus 93400LD-H1 datasheet

93600CD-GX

The Cisco Nexus 93600CD-GX is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for modern data centers. It features 28 ports that support 100-Gbps speeds and 8 uplink ports configurable for 400-Gbps, providing a total bandwidth of 12 Tbps. This 1RU switch leverages Cisco’s Cloud Scale technology to deliver non-oversubscribed performance, ensuring efficient and scalable network operations. It supports both NX-OS and ACI modes, offering flexibility for traditional and automated, policy-driven network deployments. With advanced telemetry, extensive programmability, and real-time buffer utilization, the Nexus 93600CD-GX is ideal for AI/ML applications and other demanding data center environments.

The 93600CD-GX has the following ports:

• Front ports:
  • 28 x 10/40/100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
  • 8 x 10/40/100/400-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP-DD ports
• Rear ports:
  • 2 x Management ports (SFP and RJ-45)
  • 1 x Console port (RS232)
  • 1 x USB port

Figure 11. Cisco Nexus 93600CD-GX

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• Cisco Nexus 9300-GX Series datasheet

9336C-FX2

The Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for modern data centers. It features 36 ports that support 40/100-Gbps speeds, providing a total bandwidth of 7.2 Tbps. This 1RU switch leverages Cisco’s Cloud Scale technology to deliver non-oversubscribed performance, ensuring efficient and scalable network operations. It supports both NX-OS and ACI modes, offering flexibility for traditional and automated, policy-driven network deployments. With advanced telemetry, extensive programmability, and real-time buffer utilization, the Nexus 9336C-FX2 is ideal for high-throughput, low-latency applications in dynamic data center environments.

The main difference between the Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2 and 9336C-FX2-E is that the 9336C-FX2-E can be configured to support 1/10/25/40/50/100-Gbps Ethernet or 16-, 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, offering more versatile connectivity options.

The 9336C-FX2 has the following ports:

• Front ports:
  • 36 x 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
• Rear ports:
  • 2 x Management ports (SFP and RJ-45)
  • 1 x Console port (RS232)
  • 1 x USB port

Figure 12. Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• Cisco Nexus 9300-FX2 Series datasheet

9336C-FX2-E

The Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2-E is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for modern data centers. It features 36 ports that support 40/100-Gbps speeds, providing a total bandwidth of 7.2 Tbps. This 1RU switch leverages Cisco’s Cloud Scale technology to deliver non-oversubscribed performance, ensuring efficient and scalable network operations. It supports both NX-OS and ACI modes, offering flexibility for traditional and automated, policy-driven network deployments. Additionally, the switch can be configured to work as 1/10/25/40/50/100-Gbps or as 16-, 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, providing versatile connectivity options. With advanced telemetry, extensive programmability, and real-time buffer utilization, the Nexus 9336C-FX2-E is ideal for high-throughput, low-latency applications in dynamic data center environments.

The main difference between the Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2-E and 9336C-FX2 is that the 9336C-FX2-E can be configured to support 1/10/25/40/50/100-Gbps Ethernet or 16-, 32-Gbps Fibre Channel ports, offering more versatile connectivity options.

The 9336C-FX2-E has the following ports:

• Front ports:
  • 36 x 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
• Rear ports:
  • 2 x Management ports (SFP and RJ-45)
  • 1 x Console port (RS232)
  • 1 x USB port

Figure 13. Cisco Nexus 9336C-FX2-E

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• Cisco Nexus 9300-FX2 Series datasheet

9364C-GX

The Cisco Nexus 9364C-GX is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for modern data centers. It features 64 ports that support 40/100-Gbps speeds, providing a total bandwidth of 12.8 Tbps. This 2RU switch leverages Cisco’s Cloud Scale technology to deliver non-oversubscribed performance, ensuring efficient and scalable network operations. It supports both NX-OS and ACI modes, offering flexibility for traditional and automated, policy-driven network deployments. With advanced telemetry, extensive programmability, and real-time buffer utilization, the Nexus 9364C-GX is ideal for high-throughput, low-latency applications in dynamic data center environments.

The 9364C-GX has the following ports:

• Front ports:
  • 64 x 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
• Rear ports:
  • 2 x Management ports (SFP and RJ-45)
  • 1 x Console port (RS232)
  • 1 x USB port

Figure 14. Cisco Nexus 9364C-GX

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• Cisco Nexus 9300-GX Series datasheet

9316D-GX

The Cisco Nexus 9316D-GX is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for modern data centers. It features 16 ports that support 400-Gbps speeds, providing a total bandwidth of 12.8 Tbps. This 1RU switch leverages Cisco’s Cloud Scale technology to deliver non-oversubscribed performance, ensuring efficient and scalable network operations. It supports both NX-OS and ACI modes, offering flexibility for traditional and automated, policy-driven network deployments. With advanced telemetry, extensive programmability, and real-time buffer utilization, the Nexus 9316D-GX is ideal for high-throughput, low-latency applications in dynamic data center environments.

The 9316D-GX has the following ports:

• Front ports:
  • 16 x 400-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP-DD ports
• Rear ports:
  • 2 x Management ports (SFP and RJ-45)
  • 1 x Console port (RS232)
  • 1 x USB port

Figure 15. Cisco Nexus 9316D-GX

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• Cisco Nexus 9300-GX Series datasheet

9332D-GX2B

The Cisco Nexus 9332D-GX2B is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for modern data centers. It features 32 ports that support 400-Gbps speeds, providing a total bandwidth of 12.8 Tbps. The rightmost eight ports on the switch, marked with green labels, are capable of wire-rate MACsec and Cloudsec encryption. This feature enhances the security of data transmissions by providing encryption at the hardware level.

This 1RU switch leverages Cisco’s Cloud Scale technology to deliver non-oversubscribed performance, ensuring efficient and scalable network operations. It supports both NX-OS and ACI modes, offering flexibility for traditional and automated, policy-driven network deployments. With advanced telemetry, extensive programmability, and real-time buffer utilization, the Nexus 9332D-GX2B is ideal for high-throughput, low-latency applications in dynamic data center environments.

The 9332D-GX2B has the following ports:

• Front Ports:
  • 32 x 400-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP-DD ports (8 ports with MACsec and Cloudsec encryption)
  • 2 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
• Rear Ports:
  • 2 x Management ports (SFP and RJ-45)
  • 1 x Console port (RS232)
  • 1 x USB port

Figure 16. Cisco Nexus 9332D-GX2B

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• Cisco Nexus 9300-GX2 Series datasheet

9332D-H2R

The Cisco Nexus 9332D-H2R is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for modern data centers. It features 32 ports that support 400-Gbps speeds, providing a total bandwidth of 25.6 Tbps. This 1RU switch leverages Cisco’s Cloud Scale technology to deliver non-oversubscribed performance, ensuring efficient and scalable network operations. It includes 80MB of on-die packet buffer and 8GB of high bandwidth memory (HBM), with MACsec capability on all 32 ports. The switch also offers 1PPS (Pulse Per Second) and 10MHz SMB ports, which are used for precise time synchronization.

The switch supports both NX-OS and ACI modes, offering flexibility for traditional and automated, policy-driven network deployments. With advanced telemetry, extensive programmability, and real-time buffer utilization, the Nexus 9332D-H2R is ideal for high-throughput, low-latency applications in dynamic data center environments.

The 9332D-H2R has the following ports:

• Front Ports:
  • 32 x 400-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP-DD ports
  • 2 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
  • 1x PPS (Pulse Per Second) SMB port
  • 1x 10MHz SMB port
  • 3 x Management ports (1x SFP and 2x RJ-45)
• Rear Ports:
  • 1 x Console port (RS232)
  • 1 x USB port

Figure 17. Cisco Nexus 9332D-H2R

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• 9332D-H2R datasheet

9348D-GX2A

The Cisco Nexus 9348D-GX2A is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for modern data centers. It features 48 ports that support 400-Gbps speeds and 2 uplink ports configurable for 10-Gbps, providing a total bandwidth of 38.4 Tbps. This 2RU switch leverages Cisco’s Cloud Scale technology to deliver non-oversubscribed performance, ensuring efficient and scalable network operations. It supports both NX-OS and ACI modes, offering flexibility for traditional and automated, policy-driven network deployments. With advanced telemetry, extensive programmability, and real-time buffer utilization, the Nexus 9348D-GX2A is ideal for high-throughput, low-latency applications in dynamic data center environments.

The 9348D-GX2A has the following ports:

• Front ports:
  • 48 x 400-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP-DD ports
  • 2 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
  • 3 x Management ports (1x SFP and 2x RJ-45)
  • 1 x USB port

Figure 18. Cisco Nexus 9348D-GX2A

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• 9348D-GX2A product web page
• 9300-GX2 Series datasheet

9364D-GX2A

The Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for modern data centers. It features 64 ports that support 400-Gbps speeds, providing a total bandwidth of 51.2 Tbps. This 2RU switch leverages Cisco’s Cloud Scale technology to deliver non-oversubscribed performance, ensuring efficient and scalable network operations. It supports both NX-OS and ACI modes, offering flexibility for traditional and automated, policy-driven network deployments. The first 16 ports, marked in green, are capable of wire-rate MACsec encryption. This feature enhances the security of data transmissions by providing encryption at the hardware level.

The 9364D-GX2A has the following ports:

• Front ports:
  • 64 x 400-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP-DD ports (16 ports with MACsec encryption)
  • 2 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
  • 1 x Management port (SFP)
  • 1 x Management port (RJ-45)
  • 1 x Console port (RS-232)
  • 1 x USB port

Figure 19. Cisco Nexus 9364D-GX2A

For more information on this switch, see the following Cisco resources:

• 9364D-GX2A product web page
• 9300-GX2 Series datasheet

Cisco software packages can be included in the order

The software license term matches the Support Duration selected (3 years or 5 years) as described in the Warranty and Services section.

The key features of the software packages are as follows:

• Essentials software package (feature C783)
  • Fabric management features (DCNM/NDFC LAN and PTP)
  • Fabric services features (iCAM, ITD, IP fabric for media non-blocking multicast, and smart channel)
  • Routing and switching features (BGP, EIGRP, GRE, IS-IS, MSDP, OSPF, PBR, PIM, SSM, VRF3, VXLAN BGP EVPN, Micro-segmentation (using VXLAN Group Policy Option), SRv6 (no EVPN), and SR-MPLS (no EVPN))
  • Telemetry features (NetFlow, FT, FTE, SSX)
• Advantage software package (feature C784)
  • included with Essentials plus the following:
  • Tenant Routed Multicast
  • DCI overlay features (Inter AS option B, segment routing SR-MPLS, Layer 3 EVPN over segment routing SRv6, MPLS Layer 3 VPN, and VXLAN EVPN Multi-Site)
  • Fabric services features (Enhanced PBR (EPBR))
  • RTP Flow Monitoring (Media Flow Analytics), PTP Monitoring, Multicast NAT
• Premier (feature C785)
  • All features included in Essentials and Advantage packages.
  • Unlock all the features and functions in Cisco Nexus Dashboard Insights

The Cisco licenses that these software packages correspond to are listed in the following table.

The Cisco Nexus 9300 Series Network Switches offer three distinct modes to cater to various network requirements: MODE-ACI-LEAF, MODE-ACI-SPINE, and MODE-NXOS.

• MODE-ACI-LEAF and MODE-ACI-SPINE are integral to Cisco’s Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), which provides a policy-based automation solution for data centers. In this setup, leaf switches connect directly to endpoints like servers, while spine switches form the backbone of the network, ensuring high-speed connectivity and scalability.
• MODE-NXOS operates in standalone mode using Cisco’s NX-OS software, offering a traditional, feature-rich network operating system for environments that do not require the advanced automation and policy management capabilities of ACI.

You can specify the switch mode using the feature codes listed in the following table.

Transceivers and cables are grouped as follows:

• Transceivers
• SFP/QSFP optical cables
• SFP/QSFP copper cables
• RJ45 cables

Transceivers

SFP/QSFP optical cables

SFP/QSFP copper cables

RJ45 cables

For power supply configuration in DCSC, you will specify the airflow direction, either port-side exhaust (PSE) or port-side intake (oPSE).

The Cisco Nexus 9300 Series support the power supplies listed in the following table. Each switch supports two hot-swap redundant power supplies.

The Cisco Nexus 9300 Series support the power cords listed in the following table.

The Cisco Nexus 9300 Series support the accessory kits listed in the following table.

NXK-ACC-Kit-1RU contains the following:

• Front-mount brackets
• Rear-mount brackets
• Friction slider rails
• Ground lug kit

N3K-C3064-ACC-KIT contains the following:

• Front-mount angled brackets
• Rear-mount slider brackets
• Friction slider rails
• Ground lug kit

N9K-C9300-ACK contains the following:

• Console cable with DB9 and RJ45 connectors
• Ground lug kit

NXK-ACC-Kit2-2RU contains the following:

• Slider rails
• Ground lug kit

NXK-ACC-Kit-2P contains the following:

• Brackets for 2-post rack mount

N9K-C9300-RMK contains the following:

• Bottom-support rails (L-supports)

NXA-ACC-QDD-DC contains the following:

• 16x port dust covers

For more information, see these pages:

• Accessory kits NXK-ACC-KIT-2P, NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU and N3K-C3064-ACC-KIT
• Accessory kit N9K-C9300-ACK
• Accessory kit NXK-ACC-Kit2-2RU
• Rack Mount Kit N9K-C9300-RMK
• Dust cover kit NXA-ACC-QDD-DC

The warranty support and all services will be performed by Cisco.

When ordering the switch, you will specify the following:

1. Cisco Support Duration
   • 3 Year – Cisco Service SLA is required, can purchase Cisco Software package (feature B0W1)
   • 5 year – Cisco Service SLA is required, can purchase Cisco Software package (feature B0W2)
2. Cisco Service SLA
   • 24x7 (Mon-Sun) , 4 hour Onsite response (feature C780)
   • 8x5 Next Business Day (Mon-Fri), Onsite response (feature C77Z)
3. Cisco Software Packages - see the Software packages section
   • Essentials (feature C783)
   • Advantage (feature C784)
   • Premier (feature C785)

For more information, see these resources:

• Lenovo product web page for the Cisco offerings:
  https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/servers-storage/solutions/cisco/
• Cisco Nexus 9300 product page:
  https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/cloud-networking-switches/nexus-9300-series-switches/index.html