Quick Specs
| Feature |
Specification |
| Product Model |
Cisco Nexus N9K-C93216TC-FX2 |
| Product Series |
Cisco Nexus 9300-FX2 Series |
| Device Type |
Data Center Switch |
| Downlink Ports |
96 × 100M/1/10GBASE-T RJ45 Ports |
| Uplink Ports |
12 × 40/100G QSFP28 Ports |
| Switching Capacity |
4.32 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
Up to 2.5 Bpps |
| Layer Support |
Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| Operating System |
Cisco NX-OS / Cisco ACI Mode |
| Form Factor |
2RU Fixed Configuration Switch |
| Network Application |
Data Center Top-of-Rack (ToR), Enterprise Core, Cloud Network |
| Power Supply |
Dual Redundant AC/DC Options |
| Management |
RJ45 Management + SFP+ Management Port |
Source: Cisco Nexus 9300-FX2 Series specifications.
Product Parameters
| Parameter |
Details |
| Brand |
Cisco |
| Model Number |
N9K-C93216TC-FX2 |
| Series |
Cisco Nexus 9000 Series |
| Switching Architecture |
Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC Architecture |
| Ethernet Ports |
96 × RJ45 10GBASE-T Ports |
| Port Speed |
100Mbps / 1Gbps / 10Gbps |
| QSFP28 Ports |
12 × 40Gbps / 100Gbps |
| Uplink Flexibility |
40G/100G Ethernet and breakout support |
| Switching Bandwidth |
4.32 Tbps |
| Packet Forwarding |
Over 2.5 Billion packets per second |
| CPU |
Quad-Core Processor |
| System Memory |
Up to 24GB |
| SSD Storage |
128GB |
| Packet Buffer |
40MB |
| MAC Address Table |
Up to 256K entries |
| IPv4 Route Scale |
Up to 896K routes |
| IPv6 Route Scale |
Up to 498K routes |
| VLAN Support |
Up to 4096 VLANs |
| VRF Support |
Large-scale multi-tenant networking |
| VXLAN Support |
VXLAN EVPN Fabric |
| Automation |
Cisco ACI, NX-OS Automation |
| Management Interfaces |
1 × RJ45 + 1 × SFP+ |
| USB Port |
1 |
| Serial Port |
RS-232 |
| Dimensions |
2RU Rack Mount Design |
| Airflow |
Port-side intake/exhaust options |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 40°C |
| Reliability |
Enterprise-grade data center availability |
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93216TC-FX2 Switch is a high-density 2RU data center switch designed for modern enterprise networks, cloud computing environments, and large-scale data center deployments. As part of the Cisco Nexus 9300-FX2 Series, it delivers high-performance switching with 96 × 100M/1/10GBASE-T copper ports and 12 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports, providing flexible connectivity for server access and network aggregation.
Built on Cisco Cloud Scale technology, the N9K-C93216TC-FX2 supports advanced data center features including VXLAN EVPN, Cisco ACI, Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, network automation, and real-time telemetry. It enables organizations to build scalable, automated, and highly efficient network architectures while protecting existing copper cabling investments.
Compared with traditional access switches, the Cisco Nexus N9K-C93216TC-FX2 provides significantly higher bandwidth density and future-ready uplink capability. Its combination of 10GBASE-T server connectivity and 100G uplinks makes it ideal for top-of-rack (ToR) deployments, virtualization environments, AI workloads, cloud data centers, and enterprise applications requiring high-speed east-west traffic.
The switch supports both Cisco NX-OS mode for traditional networking and ACI mode for policy-based automated infrastructure management, allowing businesses to choose the deployment model that best fits their operational requirements.
Key Benefits
1. High-Density 10G Server Connectivity
The N9K-C93216TC-FX2 provides 96 integrated 10GBASE-T ports, allowing enterprises to connect a large number of servers, storage systems, and virtualization hosts without additional transceivers.
2. Flexible 40G/100G Uplink Expansion
With 12 QSFP28 uplink ports, the switch supports high-speed connections to spine switches, core networks, and data center fabrics.
3. Cloud-Ready Network Architecture
Support for VXLAN EVPN and Cisco ACI enables automated network provisioning, scalable multi-tenant environments, and simplified operations.
4. Investment Protection
Organizations can gradually migrate from 1G/10G networks toward 25G/40G/100G architectures while continuing to use existing copper infrastructure.
Application Scenarios
- Enterprise Data Center Network
- Cloud Computing Infrastructure
- Server Farm Top-of-Rack Switching
- Virtualization and Hyperconverged Infrastructure
- AI and High-Performance Computing Networks
- Large Enterprise Campus Core Networks
- Storage Networking Environments
FAQ
Q1: What is the difference between Cisco N9K-C93216TC-FX2 and N9K-C93240YC-FX2?
N9K-C93216TC-FX2
- 96 × 10GBASE-T RJ45 copper ports
- Designed mainly for server access and copper-based environments
- Ideal for enterprises with existing Cat6/Cat6A cabling
N9K-C93277TC-FX2
- 48 × 1/10/25G SFP28 fiber ports
- 12 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks
- Better suited for fiber-based high-performance data centers
Choose the N9K-C93216TC-FX2 when copper server connectivity is required. Choose the N9K-C93240YC-FX2 for fiber-based 25G server deployments.
Q2: Is Cisco N9K-C93216TC-FX2 suitable for data center upgrades?
Yes. The N9K-C93216TC-FX2 is designed for data center modernization. It supports high-speed uplinks, automation technologies, and scalable Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, making it suitable for upgrading traditional 1G/10G infrastructures.
Q3: Does N9K-C93216TC-FX2 support Cisco ACI?
Yes. The Cisco Nexus 9300-FX2 Series supports Cisco ACI mode, enabling policy-driven automation, centralized management, and scalable data center fabrics.
Q4: Can this switch support 100G connections?
Yes. The 12 QSFP28 uplink ports support 40Gbps and 100Gbps Ethernet connections, providing high-bandwidth connectivity between access and spine layers.
Q5: Do you provide warranty and technical support for Cisco N9K-C93216TC-FX2?
Yes. We provide product quality assurance, compatibility testing support, and professional technical assistance to help customers complete deployment smoothly.
Q6: Can you provide compatible optics and accessories?
Yes. We can supply compatible network accessories including:
- QSFP28 100G transceivers
- QSFP 40G modules
- DAC/AOC cables
- Power supplies
- Fan modules
- Network accessories
Q7: Why buy Cisco Nexus switches from us?
We provide:
- Original and high-quality Cisco networking equipment
- Competitive pricing
- Fast delivery solutions
- Professional pre-sales and after-sales support
- One-stop data center networking procurement
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