Nexus 9500 Copper Line Card N9K X9788TC EX Ethernet Network Interface Card
Product Overview:
The Cisco N9K-X9788TC-EX is an 88-port 10GBASE-T copper line card designed for the Cisco Nexus 9500 modular switches. It provides high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with deep buffer capability and support for both Cisco ACI and NX-OS operating modes, making it ideal for spine-leaf architectures, large-scale data centers, and high-throughput enterprise networks.
Product Description:
The N9K-X9788TC-EX line card delivers 88 fixed 10GBASE-T ports supporting both Category 6/6A cabling and backward compatibility with 1G speeds. It features advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, congestion management, and low latency. Its integration into the Cisco Nexus 9500 chassis ensures scalable, high-performance switching while enabling flexibility for copper-based environments.
Key Features:
88 x 1/10GBASE-T ports (RJ-45)
Supports NX-OS and ACI mode
Deep buffers for bursty traffic and congestion mitigation
Backward compatible with 1G Ethernet
MACsec encryption support
Ideal for high-density 10G copper aggregation
Compatible with Nexus 9504, 9508, and 9516 chassis
Hot-swappable design
Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Ports | 88 x 1/10GBASE-T (RJ-45) |
| Line Card Type | Copper 10G Ethernet |
| Buffer Size | Deep buffer (per-port architecture) |
| Supported Speeds | 1G, 10G |
| MACsec Support | Yes |
| Operating Modes | Cisco NX-OS, Cisco ACI |
| Compatible Chassis | Nexus 9504, 9508, 9516 |
| Form Factor | Line card module (hot-swappable) |
Similar Line Card Comparison Table:
| Model | Ports | Interface Type | Speed Support | Buffer Type | MACsec | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9K-X9788TC-EX | 88 x 10G-T | RJ-45 | 1G/10G | Deep | Yes | High-density copper aggregation |
| N9K-X9736C-FX | 36 x 40G/100G | QSFP28 | 40G/100G | Shallow | Yes | High-performance uplinks |
| N9K-X97160YC-EX | 48 x 25G + 8x100G | SFP+/QSFP28 | 10G/25G/100G | Deep | Yes | Mixed-speed edge connectivity |
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