Cisco N9K-C9348GC-FX3 - Data Centre Switch

Cisco Part Number: N9K-C9348GC-FX3 is a Cisco Nexus 9300 with 48p 100M/1GT, 4p 10/25G SFP28 and 2p 40/100G QSFP28 ports

Powered by Cisco Cloud Scale technology, the Cisco Nexus 9300-FX3 Series represents the latest generation of high-performance access switches. Building upon the capabilities of the Nexus 9300-FX series, this platform is optimized for cost-effective cloud-scale deployments, handling an increased number of endpoints while supporting wire-rate security and telemetry functions. Its modern architecture is designed to deliver superior performance, meeting the demands of scalable data centers and dynamic enterprise environments.

Operating Modes

The Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches support two deployment modes:

• Cisco ACI Mode: A comprehensive, intent-driven architecture with centralized automation and policy-based application profiles. This network fabric combines time-tested protocols and innovative technologies to provide a highly scalable, flexible, and resilient environment with low latency and high bandwidth — ideal for dynamic data center workloads.
• Cisco NX-OS Mode: Traditional and standalone operating mode for advanced enterprise networks.

Cisco Nexus N9K-C9348GC-FX3 Switch Highlights

• Compact 1RU Design: Supports 696 Gbps of bandwidth and over 517 Mpps throughput.
• Port Flexibility:
  • 48 x 1GBASE-T downlink ports: Configurable for 10-Mbps, 100-Mbps, or 1-Gbps speeds.
  • 4 x SFP28 ports: Configurable for 1/10/25-Gbps connectivity.
  • 2 x QSFP28 ports: Configurable for 40/100-Gbps or combinations of 10-, 25-, 40-, 50-, and 100-Gbps connections.

This robust port configuration ensures seamless migration options for evolving network requirements. The Cisco Nexus 9348GC-FX3 delivers unmatched flexibility, scalability, and performance, making it an ideal choice for modern enterprise and cloud data center environments.