Quick Specs
| Feature |
Specification |
| Product Model |
Cisco N9K-C93108TC-FX3 |
| Series |
Cisco Nexus 9300-FX3 Series |
| Form Factor |
1RU Rack Switch |
| Downlink Ports |
48 x 100M/1/10GBASE-T Ethernet Ports |
| Uplink Ports |
6 x 40/100G QSFP28 Ports |
| Switching Capacity |
2.16 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
1.2 Bpps |
| Network OS |
Cisco NX-OS |
| Switching Type |
Data Center Leaf Switch |
| Deployment |
Enterprise Data Center, Cloud, Spine-Leaf Network |
Product Specifications
| Category |
Details |
| Device Type |
Fixed configuration data center switch |
| Model Number |
N9K-C93108TC-FX3 |
| Platform |
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series |
| Architecture |
Cisco Nexus 9300 FX3 |
| Rack Units |
1RU |
| Ethernet Ports |
48 x RJ-45 10GBASE-T ports |
| Port Speed Support |
100Mbps / 1Gbps / 10Gbps |
| Uplink Interfaces |
6 x QSFP28 ports |
| Uplink Speed |
40Gbps / 100Gbps Ethernet |
| Switching Capacity |
2.16 Tbps |
| Forwarding Performance |
1.2 Billion packets per second |
| MAC Address Table |
Up to 512,000 entries |
| IPv4 Routes |
Up to 1,792,000 LPM routes |
| IPv6 Routes |
Up to 896,000 LPM routes |
| VLAN Support |
Up to 4096 VLANs |
| VRF Support |
Up to 16,000 VRF instances |
| ECMP Support |
Up to 128-way ECMP |
| Buffer Memory |
Dynamic shared buffer architecture |
| Software |
Cisco NX-OS |
| Management |
CLI, SNMP, REST API, Cisco Nexus Dashboard |
| High Availability |
vPC, ISSU, redundant power options |
| Power Supply |
Supports Cisco Nexus 9000 power modules |
| Cooling |
Hot-swappable fan modules |
| Typical Role |
Data Center Leaf Switch |
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93108TC-FX3 is a high-density 1RU data center switch from the Cisco Nexus 9300-FX3 Series, designed for modern cloud, enterprise, and virtualization environments. It provides 48 ports of 100M/1G/10GBASE-T copper connectivity combined with six high-speed QSFP28 uplink ports supporting 40G and 100G Ethernet, making it an ideal solution for scalable leaf-spine network architectures.
Built with Cisco Cloud Scale technology, the N9K-C93108TC-FX3 delivers high forwarding performance, flexible deployment options, and extensive automation capabilities through Cisco NX-OS. It supports advanced data center features including VXLAN EVPN, network virtualization, segment routing, and application-centric infrastructure deployments.
The switch is optimized for organizations upgrading from traditional Gigabit Ethernet networks to 10 Gigabit Ethernet data center infrastructures while maintaining compatibility with existing copper cabling investments.
Key Features & Benefits
1. High-Density 10GBASE-T Connectivity
The N9K-C93108TC-FX3 provides:
- 48 × 10GBASE-T Ethernet ports
- Support for 100M/1G/10G speeds
- Compatibility with existing copper infrastructure
- Reduced migration costs for enterprise networks
This makes it suitable for server access layers, virtualization clusters, and enterprise data center environments.
2. Flexible 40G/100G Uplink Expansion
With six QSFP28 uplink ports, the switch supports:
- 40 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks
- 100 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks
- Spine-leaf network designs
- High-bandwidth cloud applications
3. Designed for Leaf-Spine Data Center Networks
The Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3 is commonly deployed as:
- Data center leaf switch
- Server access switch
- Enterprise aggregation switch
- Cloud infrastructure switch
It provides the scalability required for:
- Private cloud platforms
- Virtualized environments
- High-performance computing
- Enterprise applications
4. Advanced Cisco NX-OS Features
Supported capabilities include:
- VXLAN EVPN
- Virtual Port Channel (vPC)
- Network automation
- REST APIs
- Streaming telemetry
- Programmable infrastructure
N9K-C93108TC-FX3 vs Similar Cisco Switches
| Model |
Downlink Ports |
Uplink Ports |
Best Use Case |
| N9K-C93108TC-FX3 |
48 x 10GBASE-T |
6 x 40/100G QSFP28 |
Copper-based data centers |
| N9K-C93180YC-FX3 |
48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 |
6 x 40/100G QSFP28 |
Fiber server environments |
| N9K-C93108TC-FX3P |
48 x 100M/1/2.5/5/10GBASE-T |
6 x 40/100G QSFP28 |
Multi-gigabit networks |
Which one should I choose?
- Choose N9K-C93108TC-FX3 if your data center mainly uses copper server connections and requires reliable 10GbE access.
- Choose N9K-C93180YC-FX3 if you need higher-density fiber connectivity and 25GbE server links.
- Choose N9K-C93108TC-FX3P if you require multi-gigabit speeds such as 2.5G/5G/10G.
FAQ
Q1: What is Cisco N9K-C93108TC-FX3 used for?
The Cisco N9K-C93108TC-FX3 is mainly used as a data center leaf switch, providing high-density 10GBASE-T server connectivity and high-speed 40G/100G uplinks for enterprise and cloud networks.
Q2: How many ports does N9K-C93108TC-FX3 have?
The switch includes:
- 48 × 100M/1G/10GBASE-T Ethernet ports
- 6 × QSFP28 uplink ports supporting 40G and 100G connections
Q3: Is Cisco N9K-C93108TC-FX3 suitable for data center upgrades?
Yes. It is designed for organizations migrating from traditional 1GbE networks to 10GbE infrastructure while keeping existing copper cabling investments.
Q4: What is the difference between N9K-C93108TC-FX3 and N9K-C93180YC-FX3?
The main difference is the access interface:
- N9K-C93108TC-FX3 uses 48 copper 10GBASE-T ports.
- N9K-C93180YC-FX3 uses 48 fiber SFP28 ports supporting 1/10/25GbE.
Choose copper for cost-effective server connectivity and fiber for higher-speed future expansion.
Q5: Does N9K-C93108TC-FX3 support VXLAN EVPN?
Yes. The Nexus 9300-FX3 platform supports modern data center networking technologies including VXLAN EVPN for scalable network virtualization.
Q6: What warranty and after-sales support are available?
Professional suppliers typically provide:
- Hardware testing before shipment
- Technical compatibility checking
- Remote installation assistance
- Replacement support for defective hardware
- Long-term Cisco networking product sourcing services
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