C9300-NM-2Q – 2x40G QSFP+ Uplinks – Catalyst 9300 Module
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C9300-NM-2Q Description
C9300-NM-2Q is a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series 2-port 40G QSFP+ network module for adding modular uplink ports to standard Catalyst 9300 switches.
This SKU is chosen when the uplink design needs two 40G QSFP+ module slots instead of the 25G SFP28 profile of C9300-NM-2Y or the 10G SFP+ density of C9300-NM-8X. Cisco also documents 4x10G breakout behavior for C9300-NM-2Q, so the optics and breakout cable plan affects which FortyGigabitEthernet or TenGigabitEthernet interfaces are active.
For order review, confirm the target switch is a C9300 modular-uplink model rather than a C9300X switch, match the QSFP+ or 4x10G breakout media plan, check the transceiver compatibility source, and decide whether the line should use the base PID C9300-NM-2Q or spare PID C9300-NM-2Q=.
Quick Specs
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Specification |
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Product ID |
C9300-NM-2Q |
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Product family |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series |
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Product type |
Field-replaceable uplink network module |
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Cisco ordering description |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 2 x 40GE QSFP+ network module |
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Module slots |
2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ module slots |
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Connector class |
QSFP+ |
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Supported platform family |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 C9300 modular-uplink SKUs |
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Platform boundary |
C9300X switches use C9300X-NM modules instead |
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Default 40G interfaces |
FortyGigabitEthernet1/1/1 and FortyGigabitEthernet1/1/2 |
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Breakout mode |
One 40G port can split into four 10G ports with a 4x10G breakout cable |
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Breakout interface range |
TenGigabitEthernet1/1/1 through TenGigabitEthernet1/1/8 with two breakout cables |
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Introductory release |
Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a |
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Spare PID |
C9300-NM-2Q= |
Application Scenarios
Use C9300-NM-2Q when a C9300 modular-uplink access switch needs two 40G QSFP+ uplink slots toward distribution or aggregation equipment.
Select this module when the same Catalyst 9300 uplink bay may need native 40G QSFP+ links or 4x10G breakout cabling, because Cisco documents both interface modes for C9300-NM-2Q.
Use this SKU only for standard C9300 switch SKUs. Catalyst 9300X deployments should be quoted with C9300X-NM modules, not C9300-NM-2Q.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9300-NM-2Q | ||||
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Product family |
Catalyst 9300 |
Catalyst 9300 |
Catalyst 9300 |
Catalyst 9300 |
Catalyst 9300X |
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Product type |
QSFP+ network module |
SFP28 network module |
SFP+ network module |
SFP network module |
QSFP-class network module |
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Port count |
2 |
2 |
8 |
4 |
2 |
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Cisco-listed module slots |
Two 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ module slots |
Two 25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 module slots |
Eight 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ module slots |
Four 1 Gigabit Ethernet SFP module slots |
Two 40 Gigabit Ethernet or 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ module slots |
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Ordering description |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 2 x 40GE QSFP+ network module |
Catalyst 9300 Series 2x 25G/10G/1G Network Module |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 8 x 10GE SFP+ network module |
Cisco Catalyst 9300 4 x 1GE SFP network module |
Catalyst 9300 2 x 100G/40G dual rate QSFP28 network module |
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Supported platform boundary |
Supported only on C9300 SKUs of Catalyst 9300 Series switches |
Supported only on C9300 SKUs of Catalyst 9300 Series switches |
Supported only on C9300 SKUs of Catalyst 9300 Series switches |
Supported only on C9300 SKUs of Catalyst 9300 Series switches |
Supported only on C9300X SKUs of Catalyst 9300 Series switches |
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Introductory release |
Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a |
Cisco IOS XE Fuji 16.8.1a |
Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a |
Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a |
Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.1 |
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Primary media planning |
40G QSFP+ optics or 4x10G breakout cables |
25G or lower-rate SFP28-family optics |
10G SFP+ optics |
1G SFP optics |
40G or 100G QSFP-class optics |
- In a C9300-NM-2Q vs C9300-NM-2Y comparison, the table-backed difference is connector and speed class: C9300-NM-2Q is the 2-port 40G QSFP+ option, while C9300-NM-2Y is the 2-port 25G SFP28 option.
- C9300-NM-2Q vs C9300-NM-8X is a 40G QSFP+ versus 10G SFP+ comparison, with C9300-NM-8X providing eight 10G SFP+ slots instead of two 40G QSFP+ slots.
- For C9300-NM-2Q vs C9300-NM-4G, the difference is uplink speed and port type: the current SKU is for 40G QSFP+ uplinks and C9300-NM-4G is the 4-port 1G SFP module.
- C9300-NM-2Q vs C9300X-NM-2C is mainly a platform boundary comparison, and the which model to choose decision starts with the switch family because C9300-NM-2Q belongs to C9300 switch SKUs while C9300X-NM-2C belongs to C9300X switch SKUs.
Selection Guide
1. Choose it for two 40G QSFP+ uplinks
Select C9300-NM-2Q when the Catalyst 9300 bill of materials requires a field-replaceable module with two 40G QSFP+ uplink slots.
2. Use C9300-NM-2Y for SFP28 uplink plans
Choose C9300-NM-2Y instead when the design is based on 25G, 10G, or 1G SFP28-family uplink optics rather than QSFP+ 40G links.
3. Keep C9300X modules separate
Do not substitute C9300X-NM-2C for this order unless the target switch is a Catalyst 9300X SKU and the deployment needs the Cisco-listed 40G or 100G C9300X module family.
4. Confirm breakout and optics before quoting
Verify whether the deployment will use native FortyGigabitEthernet ports or TenGigabitEthernet breakout interfaces, then match QSFP+ optics or 4x10G breakout cables against Cisco transceiver compatibility guidance.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Procurement Risk Controlled |
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Exact module PID |
C9300-NM-2Q on the product line |
Prevents substitution with C9300-NM-2Y, C9300-NM-8X, C9300-NM-4G, or a C9300X-NM module |
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Spare requirement |
C9300-NM-2Q for base module or C9300-NM-2Q= for spare ordering |
Keeps the quoted PID aligned with Cisco ordering form |
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Switch platform |
Catalyst 9300 C9300 modular-uplink SKU |
Avoids using a C9300 network module in a Catalyst 9300X or fixed-uplink C9300L design |
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Uplink media |
QSFP+ 40G optics or Cisco-supported 4x10G breakout cables |
Determines whether 40G or 10G breakout interfaces will be used |
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Interface mode |
FortyGigabitEthernet mode or TenGigabitEthernet breakout mode |
Prevents cabling plans that do not match the active interface presentation |
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Transceiver compatibility |
Cisco Transceiver Module Group matrix or Cisco device support tables |
Keeps the media plan tied to Cisco-supported optics and cables |
Specifications
Packaging weight and dimensions included:| Weight | 1.27 kg |
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| Dimensions | 31 × 15 × 10 cm |
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| Brand | Cisco | Product ID | C9300-NM-2Q |
| Product family | Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series | Product type | Field-replaceable uplink network module |
| Cisco ordering description | Cisco Catalyst 9300 2 x 40GE QSFP+ network module | Spare PID | C9300-NM-2Q= |
| Module slots | 2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ module slots | Connector class | QSFP+ |
| Supported platform family | Cisco Catalyst 9300 C9300 SKUs | Unsupported platform boundary | C9300X SKUs use C9300X-NM modules |
| Native 40G interfaces | FortyGigabitEthernet1/1/1 and FortyGigabitEthernet1/1/2 | Native 10G interface state | Displayed but not used when 40G QSFP modules are installed |
| Breakout cable behavior | One 40G port splits into four 10G ports with 4x10G breakout cable | Two-cable breakout range | TenGigabitEthernet1/1/1 through TenGigabitEthernet1/1/8 |
| Mixed 40G and breakout operation | Combination of 40G QSFP modules and 4x10G breakout cables supported | Introductory release | Cisco IOS XE Everest 16.5.1a |
| Install state requirement | Operate the switch with a network module or blank module installed | Default C9300 order module | C9300-NM-8X can be changed to another C9300-NM selection |
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