Cisco C9300-NM-2Q 2-Port 40G QSFP+ Uplink Card for Catalyst 9300 Series Switches with Breakout Support
The Cisco C9300-NM-2Q is a 2-port 40G QSFP+ uplink network module designed for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It provides ultra-high-speed 40 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, ideal for enterprise networks requiring high-bandwidth aggregation, core uplinks, or data center interconnects.
- 2x 40G QSFP+ uplink ports for high-speed connectivity
- Breakout mode support: 1x40G to 4x10G configuration
- Compatible with Cisco QSFP+ optics including SR4, LR4, and BiDi
- Hot-swappable and plug-and-play design for zero service interruption
- Ultra-low latency and high-throughput performance
- Seamless integration with Cisco DNA architecture and SD-Access
- Ideal for aggregation, core uplinks, and high-density deployments
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | C9300-NM-2Q |
| Ports | 2x 40G QSFP+ |
| Interface Type | QSFP+ (40 Gigabit Ethernet) |
| Breakout Support | Yes (4x10G per 40G port) |
| Hot Swappable | Yes |
| Compatible Optics | QSFP-40G-SR4, QSFP-40G-LR4, QSFP-40G-BiDi |
| Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series |
| Use Case | High-bandwidth uplinks, aggregation |
| Power Draw | Supplied by switch chassis |
| Switch Model | Compatible | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| C9300-24T-E | Yes | Boost uplinks to 40G or 4x10G |
| C9300-48P-A | Yes | Ideal for PoE access with high uplink demands |
| C9300-24UX-E | Yes | Supports 10G/40G uplink versatility |
| C9300-24S-E | Yes | Suitable for fiber aggregation |
| C9300L Series | No | Fixed uplink ports, not modular |
| Module Model | Ports | Speed per Port | Interface | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C9300-NM-4G | 4 | 1G | SFP | Basic Gigabit uplinks |
| C9300-NM-4X | 4 | 10G | SFP+ | Moderate-speed fiber uplinks |
| C9300-NM-8X | 8 | 10G | SFP+ | High-density 10G uplinks |
| C9300-NM-2Q | 2 | 40G | QSFP+ | High-bandwidth core/aggregation |
| C9300-NM-2Y | 2 | 25G | SFP28 | High-speed 25G for newer fabrics |
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