N9K-C93240YC-FX2 - Cisco Nexus 9000 Series
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N9K-C93240YC-FX2-VHBRSN Overview
Nexus 9K Fixed with 48p 1/10G/25G SFP and 12p 40G/100G QSFP28 N9K-C93240YC-FX2
Overview
Cisco Nexus 9300-FX2 series is an extension of Nexus 9300-FX series switches with higher bandwidth capacity. The switches offer a variety of interface options to transparently migrate existing data centers from 1-Gbps, and 10-Gbps speeds to 25- Gbps at the server, and from 10- and 40-Gbps speeds to 50- and 100- Gbps at the aggregation layer. The platforms provide investment protection for customers, delivering large buffers, highly flexible Layer 2 and Layer 3 scalability, and performance to meet the changing needs of virtualized data centers and automated cloud environments.
Quick Specs
| Product Code | N9K-C93240YC-FX2 |
| Ports | 48 x 1/10/25-Gbps and 12 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 ports |
| Supported speeds | 1/10/25-Gbps on downlinks 40/100-Gbps on uplinks |
| CPU | 4 cores |
| System memory | Upto 24 GB |
| SSD drive | 128 GB |
| System buffer | 40 MB |
Product Details
- Architectural Flexibility
- Extensive Programmability
- High Scalability, flexibility, and security
- Intelligent Buffer Management
- RDME over Converged Ethernet – RoCE support
- LAN and SAN Convergence
- Hardware and software high availability
- Purpose-built Cisco NX-OS Software operating system with comprehensive, proven innovations
- Cisco Tetration Analytics platform support
- Cisco Network Assurance Engine (NAE)
Compare to Similar Items
| Models | N9K-C9336C-FX2-E | N9K-C93240YC-FX2 | N9K-C93216TC-FX2= | ||
| Ports | 36 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 ports | 36 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 ports | 48 x 1/10/25-Gbps and 12 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 ports | 96 x 1/10/25-Gbps and 12 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 ports | 96 x 100M/1/10GBASE-T ports and 12 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 ports |
| Supported speeds | 1/10/25/40/100-Gbps Ethernet Breakout supported on all ports, 1-36: 100G, 2x50G NRZ, 40G native, 4x10/25G (10G w/QSA) 1G w/QSA except ports 1-6 and 33-36 | 1/10/25/40/100-Gbps Ethernet Breakout supported on all ports, 1-36: 100G, 2x50G NRZ, 40G native, 4x10/25G (10G w/QSA) 1G w/QSA except ports 1-6 and 33-36 16/32-Gbps Fibre Channel | 1/10/25-Gbps on downlinks 40/100-Gbps on uplinks | 1/10/25-Gbps on downlinks 40/100-Gbps on uplinks Breakout supported ports, 97-108: 4x10/25G | 100M/1/10 Gbps RJ45 downlinks 40/100-Gbps on uplinks Breakout supported ports, 97-108: 4x10/25G |
| CPU | 4 cores | 4 cores | 4 cores | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| System memory | 24 GB | 24 GB | Up to 24 GB | Up to 24 GB | Up to 24 GB |
| SSD drive | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| System buffer | 40 MB | 40 MB | 40 MB | 40 MB | 40 MB |
| Power supplies | 750W AC*, 1100W AC, 1100W DC, 1100W HVAC/HVDC | 750W AC, 1100W AC, 1100W DC, 1100W HVAC/HVDC** | 750W AC*, 1100W AC, 1100W DC, 1100W HVAC/HVDC | 1200W AC, 1200W HVAC/HVDC | 1200W AC, 1200W HVAC/HVDC |
| Typical power (AC) | 337W | 337W | 298W | 404W | 580W |
| Maximum power (AC) | 719W | 705W | 708W | 900W | 965W |
| Fans | 3 dual fan trays | 6 | 5 | 3 fan trays | 3 fan trays |
| Physical dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 24.5 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 62.3 cm) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 24.7 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 62.7 cm) | 2.1 x 17.3 x 23.3 in. (5.3 x 43.9 x 59.1 cm) | 3.38 x 17.41 x 24.14in. (8.59 x 44.23 x 61.31 cm) | 3.38 x 17.41 x 23.6 in (8.59 x 44.2 x 59.9 cm) |
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Specification
N9K-C93240YC-FX2 Specification
N9K-C93240YC-FX2 Specification | |
Item | Cisco Nexus 9300-FX2 Series Switches |
Feature | Cisco Nexus 93240YC-FX2 |
Ports | 48 x 1/10/25-Gbps and 12 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 ports |
Supported speeds | 1/10/25-Gbps on downlinks 40/100-Gbps on uplinks |
CPU | 4 cores |
System memory | Up to 24 GB |
SSD drive | 128 GB |
System buffer | 40 MB |
Management ports | 2 ports: 1 RJ-45 and 1 SFP+ |
USB ports | 1 |
RS-232 serial ports | 1 |
Power supplies | 750W AC*, 1100W AC, 1100W DC, 1100W HVAC/HVDC |
Typical power (AC) | 298W |
Maximum power (AC) | 708W |
Input voltage (AC) | 100 to 240V |
Input voltage (High-Voltage AC [HVAC]) | 100 to 277V |
Input voltage (DC) | –40 to –72V |
Input voltage (High-Voltage DC [HVDC]) | –240 to –380V |
Frequency (AC) | 50 to 60 Hz |
Fans | 5 |
Airflow | Port-side intake and exhaust |
Physical dimensions | 2.1 x 17.3 x 23.3 in. (5.3 x 43.9 x 59.1 cm) |
MTBF | 365,610 hours |
Maximum number of Longest Prefix Match (LPM) routes** | 896,000 |
Maximum number of IP host entries** | 896,000 |
Maximum number of MAC address entries** | 256,000 |
Maximum number of multicast routes | 128,000 |
Number of Interior Gateway Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping groups | Shipping: 8,000 Maximum: 32,000 |
Maximum number of Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders per switch | 16 |
Maximum number of Access Control List (ACL) entries | Per slice of the forwarding engine: 5000 ingress 2000 egress |
Maximum number of VLANs | 4096 |
Number of Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) instances | Shipping: 1,000 Maximum: 16,000 |
Maximum number of ECMP paths | 64 |
Maximum number of port channels | 512 |
Maximum number of links in a port channel | 32 |
Number of active SPAN sessions | 4 |
Maximum number of VLAN’s in Rapid per-VLAN Spanning Tree (RPVST) instances | 3,967 |
Maximum number of Hot-Standby Router Protocol (HSRP) groups | 490 |
Number of Network Address Translation (NAT) entries | 1,023 |
Maximum number of Multiple Spanning Tree (MST) instances | 64 |
Flow-table size used for Cisco Tetration Analytics platform | 64,000 |
Number of Queues | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What port configuration does the Cisco N9K-C93240YC-FX2 offer for high-density environments? +
The N9K-C93240YC-FX2 provides a versatile high-density port configuration featuring 48 ports of 1/10/25G SFP28 connectivity and 12 uplink ports supporting 40/100G QSFP28. This hybrid density allows for flexible server connectivity and high-speed core or leaf-spine integration within modern data center architectures.
Can the N9K-C93240YC-FX2 handle 25G Ethernet speeds for modern server uplinks? +
Yes, this switch is specifically optimized for 25G Ethernet throughput. The 48-port SFP28 interface supports 1G, 10G, and 25G speeds, making it an ideal choice for transitioning your server farm from legacy 10G infrastructure to modern, high-performance 25G network fabrics without requiring a total hardware overhaul.
What is the primary use case for deploying the Nexus 9300-FX2 series in a data center? +
The N9K-C93240YC-FX2 is designed primarily as a leaf switch in Cisco’s Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) fabric or as a standalone fixed-configuration switch for high-performance leaf-spine topologies. Its feature set provides robust support for deep-buffer requirements, wire-rate L2 and L3 switching, and advanced telemetry for data-intensive enterprise workloads.
Are the 100G QSFP28 ports on the N9K-C93240YC-FX2 backward compatible with 40G optics? +
Absolutely. The 12 QSFP28 ports are designed for flexibility and support both 40G and 100G operation. This dual-speed capability allows IT teams to implement 40G connectivity today while maintaining a seamless migration path to 100G uplinks as your network bandwidth requirements scale over time.
How does the N9K-C93240YC-FX2 manage traffic for latency-sensitive applications? +
This switch utilizes the advanced FX2 chipset to deliver cut-through switching performance with extremely low latency. It is purpose-built to handle complex traffic patterns through sophisticated buffer management and hardware-based queuing, ensuring consistent packet delivery for latency-sensitive applications like financial trading platforms or high-frequency database clusters.
What management features are available for the Cisco Nexus 9300-FX2 platform? +
Management is handled through the robust Cisco NX-OS operating system, offering industry-standard CLI, REST APIs, and integration with Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) or Cisco Nexus Dashboard. These interfaces enable comprehensive automation, centralized provisioning, and real-time network visibility for efficient multi-switch fabric management.
Does the N9K-C93240YC-FX2 support advanced network segmentation protocols? +
The switch supports comprehensive VXLAN EVPN capabilities, enabling the creation of scalable Layer 2 overlays over a Layer 3 underlay. This is critical for modern multi-tenant cloud environments and virtualized data centers that require flexible workload mobility and strict security segmentation across geographically dispersed or logically partitioned network segments.
What are the power and cooling requirements for this fixed-configuration switch? +
The unit supports hot-swappable, redundant power supply units and fan modules that allow for either port-side intake or port-side exhaust airflow configurations. This modular design allows you to match the airflow requirements of your specific rack layout, ensuring optimal thermal management and uptime in high-density data center environments.
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