C9300X-NM-8Y – 8x25G/10G/1G SFP28 Module – Catalyst 9300X
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C9300X-NM-8Y Description
C9300X-NM-8Y is a Cisco Catalyst 9300X field-replaceable network module for SFP28 uplink expansion. It provides eight SFP28 ports with 25G, 10G, and 1G speed support, Catalyst 9300X Series platform scope, hot-swappable installation, Cisco-supported SFP, SFP+, or SFP28 transceiver requirements, Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.1 introductory release, and C9300X-HXN port-use boundaries under later and earlier IOS XE releases. The module adds high-density 25G-capable fiber uplinks to Catalyst 9300X switches.
Quick Specs
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Specification |
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SKU |
C9300X-NM-8Y |
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Product Type |
Network module |
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Port Count |
8 |
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Port Speeds |
25G, 10G, 1G |
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Port Form Factor |
SFP28 |
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Supported Platform |
Cisco Catalyst 9300X Series switches |
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C9300X-HXN Usable Ports |
Up to 6 ports on Cisco IOS XE 17.8.1 and later; ports 7 and 8 disabled |
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Earlier HXN Release Behavior |
Ports 1 to 4 usable on Cisco IOS XE 17.7.1 and earlier |
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Introductory Release |
Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.1 |
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Hot Swappable |
Yes |
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Optics Requirement |
Cisco-supported SFP, SFP+, or SFP28 transceivers |
Application Scenarios
Use C9300X-NM-8Y when a Catalyst 9300X access switch needs modular 1G, 10G, or 25G SFP28 uplinks to distribution, core, or aggregation switches.
Choose this module when the access layer needs more uplink headroom than 10G modules provide, while still preserving support for 10G or 1G optics where required.
Use C9300X-NM-8Y when a Catalyst 9300X deployment needs the same 8-port SFP28 uplink module for expansion or replacement planning. If the purchase is specifically for spare-part ordering, confirm whether the spare SKU C9300X-NM-8Y= is required.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
C9300X-NM-8Y | |||
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Product Type |
SFP28 network module |
Multigigabit network module |
QSFP28 network module |
QSFP28 network module |
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Port Count |
8 |
8 |
2 |
4 |
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Port Speeds |
25G/10G/1G |
Multigigabit Ethernet |
100G/40G |
100G/40G |
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Connector Type |
SFP28 |
Copper Ethernet |
QSFP28 |
QSFP28 |
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Supported Platform |
Catalyst 9300X Series |
Catalyst 9300X Series |
Catalyst 9300X Series |
C9300X-24Y, C9300X-48HX, C9300X-48TX |
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Introductory Release |
Cisco IOS XE 17.5.1 |
Cisco IOS XE 17.5.1 |
Cisco IOS XE 17.5.1 |
Cisco IOS XE 17.6.1 |
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HXN Port Limitation |
Ports 1 to 6 usable on 17.8.1 and later |
Ports 1 to 6 usable on 17.8.1 and later |
Ports 1 and 2 usable on 17.8.1 and later |
Not listed in the HXN limitation table |
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Media Planning |
SFP/SFP+/SFP28 optics |
Copper cabling |
QSFP28 optics or breakout on supported port |
QSFP28 optics |
- Choose C9300X-NM-8Y when the Catalyst 9300X switch needs SFP28 uplinks at 25G, 10G, or 1G.
- Choose C9300X-NM-8M when the uplink design requires copper multigigabit Ethernet instead of fiber optics.
- Choose C9300X-NM-2C or C9300X-NM-4C when the design requires 40G or 100G uplinks.
- Check the switch model carefully because C9300X-NM-4C has narrower platform support than C9300X-NM-8Y.
Selection Guide
1. Choose C9300X-NM-8Y for Catalyst 9300X SFP28 uplinks
Select C9300X-NM-8Y when the switch is a Catalyst 9300X model and the uplink design needs eight SFP28 slots for 25G, 10G, or 1G optics.
2. Do not quote it for standard Catalyst 9300 switches
C9300X network modules are supported only on Catalyst 9300X switches. For standard Catalyst 9300 switches, compare C9300-NM modules instead.
3. Check HXN usable-port restrictions
For Catalyst 9300X-HXN switches, Cisco lists C9300X-NM-8Y with ports 1 to 6 usable on IOS XE 17.8.1 and later, while ports 7 and 8 are permanently disabled.
4. Confirm optics and IOS XE release before purchase
Before ordering, confirm supported SFP, SFP+, or SFP28 optics in Cisco compatibility tools and verify the target IOS XE release for the switch model.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
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Switch Model |
Catalyst 9300X Series switch |
Confirms the module is being ordered for the supported platform family |
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Standard C9300 Compatibility |
Whether the switch is C9300X or standard C9300 |
C9300X-NM modules are not for standard Catalyst 9300 switches |
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HXN Model |
Whether the switch is Catalyst 9300X-HXN |
HXN models have usable-port limits for C9300X-NM-8Y |
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IOS XE Release |
Cisco IOS XE 17.5.1 or later for module support |
Confirms the software release supports the network module |
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Uplink Speed |
25G, 10G, or 1G requirement |
Determines whether SFP28 uplinks are the right choice |
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Optics |
Cisco-supported SFP, SFP+, or SFP28 transceivers |
Prevents ordering an uplink module without compatible optics |
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Alternative Module |
C9300X-NM-8M, C9300X-NM-2C, or C9300X-NM-4C if port type differs |
Avoids quoting an SFP28 module when copper, 40G, or 100G uplinks are required |
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Spare SKU |
Whether the order needs C9300X-NM-8Y or C9300X-NM-8Y= |
Prevents confusion between the base module SKU and spare-part ordering |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
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| SKU | C9300X-NM-8Y | Product Type | Network module |
| Port Count | 8 | Port Speeds | 25G, 10G, 1G |
| Port Form Factor | SFP28 | Supported Platform | Cisco Catalyst 9300X Series switches |
| Introductory Release | Cisco IOS XE Bengaluru 17.5.1 | Hot Swappable | Yes |
| Optics Support | Cisco-supported SFP, SFP+, and SFP28 transceivers | C9300X-HXN Usable Ports | Ports 1 to 6 usable on Cisco IOS XE 17.8.1 and later; ports 7 and 8 disabled |
| Earlier HXN Release Behavior | Ports 1 to 4 usable on Cisco IOS XE 17.7.1 and earlier |
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