N9K-C92304QC Cisco Nexus 9200 56x40GBE QSFP+/8x100GBE QSFP28 Switch

Cisco Nexus N9K-C92304QC – High-Density 40G & 100G Data Center Switch Scalable and Secure Cisco Nexus 9200 Switch with 56 × 40G and 8 × 100G Ports Maximize Data Center Performance with Cisco N9K-C92304QC Nexus 9200 Series Switch The Cisco N9K-C92304QC is a high-performance, ultra-dense data center switch engineered for demanding enterprise and cloud-scale environments. With 56 40G QSFP+ ports and 8 100G QSFP28 uplink ports, this 64-port Nexus 9200 Series switch delivers up to 12.8 Tbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 4.8 billion packets per second (Bpps), ensuring low latency and exceptional throughput for mission-critical workloads. Ideal for spine-leaf architectures and high-density aggregation layers, the N9K-C92304QC offers comprehensive support for advanced network technologies such as VXLAN, EVPN, MACsec encryption, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS/SRv6), and Quality of Service (QoS). Its large 40MB buffer, 256,000 MAC address table, and hot-swappable dual 1600W power supplies make it a reliable choice for enterprise data centers seeking high availability and scalability. Built for modern intent-based networking, this 1RU switch delivers unparalleled energy efficiency, port flexibility, and layer 2/3 programmability, making it an ideal solution for businesses preparing for cloud-scale networking, virtualization, and software-defined infrastructure. Product Specifications: Cisco N9K-C92304QC Nexus 9200 Series Switch More Information: Data Sheet Category Details Form Factor 1RU Rack-mountable Dimensions (H × W × D) 1.72 in × 17.3 in × 22.5 in (4.37 cm × 43.94 cm × 57.15 cm) Weight Approx. 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg) Switching Capacity 12.8 Tbps Forwarding Rate 4.8 billion packets per second (Bpps) MAC Address Table 256,000 entries Buffer Size 40 MB Total Ports 64 ports total Port Breakdown - 56 × 40G QSFP+ ports - 8 × 100G QSFP28 uplink ports Supported Features VXLAN, EVPN, Segment Routing (SR), QoS, MACsec Power Supply Dual 1600W AC power supplies (hot-swappable) Power Consumption Approx. 750W (typical), 1200W (maximum) Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage Temperature -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) Redundancy & Resilience Hot-swappable components, redundant power Use Case High-performance, high-density data center and enterprise core deployments FAQs for Cisco N9K-C92304QC 1. What port speeds does the Cisco N9K-C92304QC support?It features 56 × 40G QSFP+ ports and 8 × 100G QSFP28 ports, providing high-speed connectivity for data center environments. 2. Does this switch support VXLAN and EVPN?Yes, it fully supports VXLAN, EVPN, and Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6) for modern data center architectures. 3. Can I break out the 100G ports into multiple lower-speed connections?Yes, the 100G QSFP28 ports support breakout configurations into 4 × 25G or 2 × 50G connections. 4. Is this switch suitable for cloud-scale networking?Yes, it is designed for high-performance data centers, supporting automation, telemetry, and software-defined networking (SDN). 5. Can this switch operate in both ACI and NX-OS modes?Yes, it supports both Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) mode and NX-OS standalone mode, offering flexible deployment options.