Nexus N9K C92300YC 25G SFP28 and 100G QSFP28 Data Center Switch
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C92300YC is a next-generation, high-density, fixed switch designed for data center access and aggregation layers. It offers 1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet downlinks and 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, making it ideal for scalable, cloud-ready environments. Supporting Cisco NX-OS and ACI modes, this switch delivers high performance, flexibility, and programmability in a compact 1RU design.
Product Details
The N9K-C92300YC features 48 ports of 1/10/25-Gigabit SFP28 and 6 ports of 40/100-Gigabit QSFP28, enabling a total throughput of up to 3.2 Tbps. It supports VXLAN, EVPN, advanced Layer 2/3 routing protocols, and deep network automation features. With full support for Cisco ACI fabric, the switch fits well into both traditional and SDN-based architectures.
Product Features
48 x 1/10/25-Gigabit SFP28 ports
6 x 40/100-Gigabit QSFP28 uplink ports
Up to 3.2 Tbps switching capacity
Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocol support (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS)
VXLAN and EVPN support
1RU fixed-form factor with high port density
Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans
Advanced programmability with Python, REST API, Ansible
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | N9K-C92300YC |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Switching Capacity | 3.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 2.4 Bpps |
| Downlink Ports | 48 x 1/10/25-Gigabit SFP28 |
| Uplink Ports | 6 x 40/100-Gigabit QSFP28 |
| VXLAN/EVPN Support | Yes |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| OS | Cisco NX-OS / ACI mode |
| Management | CLI, SNMP, REST, Python, NETCONF |
| Redundancy | Dual hot-swappable PSU & fans |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Downlink Ports | Uplink Ports | Switching Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9K-C92300YC | 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | 3.2 Tbps | Versatile switch for ACI or NX-OS |
| N9K-C93180YC-FX | 48 x 1/10/25G | 6 x 40/100G | 3.6 Tbps | Enhanced telemetry, FX series |
| N9K-C92160YC-X | 48 x 1/10/25G | 6 x 40G | 3.2 Tbps | Lower uplink capability |
Latest Models Comparison
| Model | Downlink Ports | Uplink Ports | Switching Capacity | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N9K-C92300YC | 48 x 1/10/25G | 6 x 40/100G | 3.2 Tbps | Core 25G model with ACI/NX-OS support |
| N9K-C93180YC-FX3 | 48 x 1/10/25G | 6 x 40/100G | 3.6 Tbps | Advanced FX3 with telemetry & security |
| N9K-C9364C | 64 x 100G | – | 12.8 Tbps | High-end spine switch |
