Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93108TC-EX is a high-density,
fixed-configuration switch designed for modern data center
deployments. It supports 1G/10GBase-T copper ports and 100G
uplinks, delivering versatility, performance, and low latency,
making it ideal for enterprise and cloud-scale environments
transitioning from legacy copper to high-speed fabric.
Product Features
48 x 1G/10GBase-T copper ports for flexible server connectivity
6 x 40G/100G QSFP28 uplink ports for high-speed aggregation
Switching capacity up to 2.16 Tbps and forwarding rate up to 1.5
Bpps
Based on Cisco's Cloud Scale ASIC with deep buffer and VXLAN
support
Supports L2 and L3 features, including EVPN, multicast, and segment
routing
Advanced visibility and telemetry features for real-time monitoring
Compact 1RU design with redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and
fans
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Model | N9K-C93108TC-EX |
| Switching Capacity | 2.16 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.5 Bpps |
| Copper Ports | 48 x 1G/10GBase-T |
| Uplink Ports | 6 x 100G QSFP28 |
| Buffer Size | 40 MB shared buffer |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| VXLAN/EVPN | Supported |
| Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 inches (1RU) |
| Power Supply | Dual redundant (AC/DC, hot-swappable) |
| Typical Power Usage | ~350W |
| Latency | Low-latency switching performance |
Similar Model Comparison
| Model | Access Ports | Uplink Ports | Key Difference |
|---|
| N9K-C93108TC-EX | 48 x 10GBase-T | 6 x 100G QSFP28 | Copper port model with EX ASIC |
| N9K-C93180YC-EX | 48 x 10/25G SFP28 | 6 x 100G QSFP28 | Fiber-based port model |
| N9K-C93108TC-FX | 48 x 10GBase-T | 6 x 100G QSFP28 | FX series with advanced features |
| N9K-C93108TC-FX3P | 48 x 10GBase-T | 6 x 100G QSFP28 | Latest FX3P with advanced telemetry |
Latest Model Series Comparison
| Model | Access Ports | Uplink Ports | ASIC Series | Key Features |
|---|
| N9K-C93108TC-FX3P | 48 x 10GBase-T | 6 x 100G QSFP28 | Cloud Scale FX3P | Highest telemetry, MACsec, enhanced security |
| N9K-C93108TC-FX2 | 48 x 10GBase-T | 6 x 100G QSFP28 | Cloud Scale FX2 | Enhanced VXLAN, buffer improvement |
| N9K-C93108TC-EX | 48 x 10GBase-T | 6 x 100G QSFP28 | Cloud Scale EX | Base model in EX series |
