Cisco N9K-C9348GC-FX3PH - Data Centre Switch

Cisco Part Number: N9K-C9348GC-FX3PH is a Cisco Nexus 9300 with 48p 100M/1GT w 8x half-duplex ports, 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.

The N9K-C9348GC-FX3PH is a compact 1RU switch designed to deliver robust performance with 696 Gbps of total bandwidth and support for over 517 Mpps.

Port Configuration and Flexibility:

• 40 1GBASE-T Downlink Ports: Configurable for 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps speeds.
• 8 Dedicated Downlink Ports: Limited to 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps with half-duplex operation.
• 4 SFP28 Ports: Configurable for 1, 10, or 25 Gbps connections.
• 2 QSFP28 Ports: Configurable for 40 Gbps or 100 Gbps, with support for mixed connectivity, including 10, 25, 40, and 100 Gbps options.

This switch provides flexible migration paths for evolving network environments, making it ideal for scalable deployments where a mix of legacy and modern network speeds is required.