N9K-C93360YC-FX2 – 96×1/10/25G SFP28 – 12×40/100G QSFP28
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N9K-C93360YC-FX2 Description
N9K-C93360YC-FX2 is a Cisco Nexus 9300-FX2 fixed-port data center switch for dense leaf, top-of-rack, or aggregation roles. It provides 96 1/10/25G SFP28 downlink ports, 12 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports with breakout support on ports 97-108, 16/32-Gbps Fibre Channel and FCoE support, 7.2 Tbps switching bandwidth, 2.4 bpps forwarding, RJ-45 and SFP+ management ports, three fan trays, and port-side intake or exhaust airflow options. The switch supports high-density 25G access, 100G uplinks, and storage-networking use in Nexus 9000 fabrics.
Quick Specs
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Parameter |
Specification |
|---|---|
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Product SKU |
N9K-C93360YC-FX2 |
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Device Type |
Fixed-port data center switch |
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Downlink Ports |
96 × 1/10/25G SFP28 |
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Uplink Ports |
12 × 40/100G QSFP28 |
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Breakout Support |
Ports 97-108 support 4 × 10/25G breakout |
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FC/FCoE Support |
16/32-Gbps Fibre Channel |
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Switching Bandwidth |
7.2 Tbps |
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Forwarding Rate |
2.4 bpps |
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Management Ports |
1 × RJ-45 and 1 × SFP+ |
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Typical Power Consumption |
404 W |
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Maximum Power Consumption |
900 W |
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Fan Modules |
3 fan trays |
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Airflow Options |
Port-side intake or port-side exhaust |
Product Performance
Key Features
N9K-C93360YC-FX2 provides 96 SFP28 downlink ports for 1G, 10G, or 25G Ethernet access. This fits server, storage, and appliance environments where fiber access density is more important than a 1RU footprint.
The 12 QSFP28 ports support 40G or 100G uplinks, helping engineers connect a dense access layer into spine, aggregation, or core switches without reserving downlink ports for uplink duty.
Cisco lists breakout support on ports 97-108 for 4 × 10/25G. This gives buyers more cabling flexibility, but every breakout cable, optic, and port plan should be checked before the quote is finalized.
The platform supports 16/32-Gbps Fibre Channel in addition to Ethernet use cases. This can be useful in LAN/SAN convergence projects, but FC/FCoE software mode, licensing, and optics should be validated against the deployment design.
N9K-C93360YC-FX2 can be deployed in standard Nexus NX-OS environments or ACI mode. Buyers should confirm the minimum image, license tier, and operational model before ordering.
The switch uses three fan trays and two power supply modules. Cisco requires matching airflow direction across fan and power modules, and power supply types should not be mixed.
Application Scenarios
Use N9K-C93360YC-FX2 when the access layer needs 96 fiber ports for 10G or 25G server connectivity, plus fixed 40G/100G uplinks. It fits racks or rows with many server NICs and a requirement to stay on the Nexus 9300-FX2 platform.
Choose this SKU when a design needs 1/10/25G Ethernet access and also has a validated requirement for 16/32G Fibre Channel or FCoE support. Confirm NX-OS or ACI mode, FC/FCoE licensing, and optic support before purchase.
Deploy N9K-C93360YC-FX2 when the project is moving server access from 10G to 25G while preserving 40G or 100G upstream connectivity. This helps procurement avoid buying a lower-density 48-port model when the port count requirement is already known.
Product Comparison
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Parameter |
N9K-C93360YC-FX2 |
N9K-C93240YC-FX2 |
N9K-C93216TC-FX2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Form Factor |
2RU |
1.2RU |
2RU |
1RU |
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Downlink Port Count |
96 |
48 |
96 |
36 QSFP28 ports |
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Downlink Interface Type |
SFP28 fiber |
SFP28 fiber |
RJ-45 BASE-T |
QSFP28 |
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Downlink Speeds |
1G/10G/25G |
1G/10G/25G |
100M/1G/10G |
1G/10G/25G/40G/100G Ethernet |
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QSFP28 Port Count |
12 |
12 |
12 |
36 |
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QSFP28 Speeds |
40G/100G |
40G/100G |
40G/100G |
40G/100G |
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Switching Bandwidth |
7.2 Tbps |
4.8 Tbps |
4.32 Tbps |
7.2 Tbps |
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Forwarding Rate |
2.4 bpps |
Over 2.5 bpps |
Over 2.5 bpps |
Over 2.4 bpps |
- N9K-C93360YC-FX2 is the dense 96-port fiber access choice when the design needs 1/10/25G SFP28 access and 12 fixed 40/100G uplinks.
- N9K-C93240YC-FX2 is the smaller 48-port fiber access alternative when 96 downlink ports are not required.
- N9K-C93216TC-FX2 is the closer choice only when the access requirement is 10GBASE-T copper instead of SFP28 fiber.
- Review N9K-C9336C-FX2 alongside N9K-C93360YC-FX2 for the adjacent technical comparison points.
Selection Guide
1. Choose N9K-C93360YC-FX2 for dense 25G fiber access
Select N9K-C93360YC-FX2 when the project needs 96 server-facing 1/10/25G SFP28 ports, 12 fixed 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks, and 7.2 Tbps switching bandwidth in a Cisco Nexus 9300-FX2 platform.
2. Choose N9K-C93240YC-FX2 when 48 fiber ports are enough
If the port count requirement is 48 or fewer fiber downlinks, N9K-C93240YC-FX2 may be a more compact option with the same 1/10/25G downlink and 40/100G uplink pattern.
3. Choose N9K-C93216TC-FX2 only for 10GBASE-T copper access
If servers or appliances require RJ-45 100M/1G/10GBASE-T connectivity, compare against N9K-C93216TC-FX2. Do not substitute it when the requirement is 25G SFP28 fiber access.
4. Verify power, airflow, licensing, and optics before quote
Before requesting price or stock, confirm port-side intake or exhaust airflow, 1200W AC or 930W DC power supplies, compatible SFP28/QSFP28 optics or cables, FC/FCoE needs, and Cisco license requirements.
Ordering Checklist
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Check Item |
What to Confirm |
Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
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Access Port Media |
Cisco-supported SFP/SFP+/SFP28 optics, DAC, or AOC for 1G/10G/25G downlinks |
Prevents mismatch with server NICs and cabling |
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Uplink Connectivity |
QSFP28 optics, DAC, or AOC for 40G/100G uplinks |
Ensures spine or aggregation links are ready at deployment |
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Breakout Plan |
Whether ports 97-108 need 4 × 10/25G breakout |
Determines cable type, port mapping, and configuration |
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FC/FCoE Requirement |
16/32G Fibre Channel use case, software mode, and license support |
Prevents ordering an Ethernet-only bill of materials for a converged design |
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Airflow Direction |
Port-side intake or port-side exhaust for fans and power supplies |
Mixed airflow can create cooling and installation issues |
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Power Supply Type |
1200W AC, 930W DC, or 1200W HVAC/HVDC power supply choice |
Power input and redundancy design must match the site |
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Power Supply Matching |
Use the same PSU type across installed power supplies |
Cisco installation guidance does not allow mixing AC, DC, and HVAC/HVDC PSUs |
Optional Add-ons
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Model |
Description |
|---|---|
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NXA-FAN-160CFM-PI |
Cisco Nexus 160CFM fan module, port-side intake airflow |
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NXA-FAN-160CFM-PE |
Cisco Nexus 160CFM fan module, port-side exhaust airflow |
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NXA-PAC-1200W-PI |
Cisco Nexus 1200W AC power supply, port-side intake |
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NXA-PAC-1200W-PE |
Cisco Nexus 1200W AC power supply, port-side exhaust |
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N9K-PUV-1200W |
Cisco Nexus 1200W HVAC/HVDC dual-airflow power supply |
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NXA-PDC-930W-PI |
Cisco Nexus 930W DC power supply, port-side intake |
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NXA-PDC-930W-PE |
Cisco Nexus 930W DC power supply, port-side exhaust |
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N9K-C9300-RMK |
Cisco Nexus rack-mount kit for supported Nexus 9300 chassis installation |
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NXA-ACC-BAV4 |
Cisco Nexus vent bracket, required only for NEBS compliance |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification | Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product ID | N9K-C93360YC-FX2 | Device Type | Fixed-port data center switch |
| Form Factor | 2RU | Deployment Role | Data center leaf switch |
| Switch Mode Support | Cisco NX-OS or Cisco ACI mode | Downlink Ports | 96 × 1/10/25G SFP28 |
| Uplink Ports | 12 × 40/100G QSFP28 | Supported Downlink Speeds | 1/10/25-Gbps |
| Supported Uplink Speeds | 40/100-Gbps | Breakout Support | Ports 97-108 support 4 × 10/25G breakout |
| FC/FCoE | 16/32-Gbps Fibre Channel | Switching Bandwidth | 7.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 2.4 bpps | Minimum NX-OS Image | NXOS-9.3(1) |
| Minimum ACI Image | ACI-N9KDK9-14.1.2 | CPU | 4 cores |
| System Memory | Up to 24 GB | SSD Drive | 128 GB |
| System Buffer | 40 MB | Management Ports | 2 ports: 1 RJ-45 and 1 SFP+ |
| USB Ports | 1 | RS-232 Serial Ports | 1 |
| Fan Modules | 3 fan trays | Supported Fan Modules | NXA-FAN-160CFM-PI, NXA-FAN-160CFM-PE |
| Fan Module Weight | 1.3 lb (0.59 kg) | Power Supply Slots | 2 |
| Power Redundancy | 1+1 redundancy with two power supply modules | Power supply selection | NXA-PAC-1200W-PI 1200W AC, NXA-PAC-1200W-PE 1200W AC, NXA-PDC-930W-PI 930W DC, NXA-PDC-930W-PE 930W DC, or N9K-PUV-1200W 1200W universal supply selected by input type |
| Power Supply Matching Requirement | Installed power supplies must be the same type | Typical Power Consumption | 404 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 900 W | Heat Dissipation Requirement | 3070.928 BTU/hr |
| AC Input Voltage | 100 to 240V | DC Input Voltage | -40V to -72V |
| AC Frequency | 50 to 60 Hz | HVAC Input Voltage | 100 to 277V |
| HVDC Input Voltage | -240V to -380V | Airflow | Port-side intake or port-side exhaust |
| Airflow Matching Requirement | Fan and power supply modules must use the same airflow direction | Chassis Width | 17.4 in (44.2 cm) |
| Chassis Depth | 24.14 in (61.31 cm) | Chassis Height | 3.38 in (8.59 cm) |
| Chassis Weight Without Power Supplies or Fans | 27.4 lb (12.4 kg) | Operating Temperature | 32 to 104F (0 to 40C) |
| Nonoperating Temperature | -40 to 158F (-40 to 70C) | Operating Relative Humidity | 5 to 90% |
| Nonoperating Relative Humidity | 5 to 95% | Operating Altitude | 0 to 13,123 ft (0 to 4000 m) |
| RoHS Compliance | RoHS-6 compliant with listed exceptions | MTBF | 318,030 hours |
| Maximum IPv4 LPM Routes | 896,000 | Maximum IPv4 Host Entries | 896,000 |
| Maximum IPv6 LPM Routes | 498,000 | Maximum IPv6 Host Entries | 896,000 |
| Maximum MAC Address Entries | 256,000 | Maximum Multicast Routes | 128,000 |
| IGMP Snooping Groups | Shipping 8,000, maximum 32,000 | Fabric Extenders per Switch | 16 |
| Maximum VLANs | 4096 with 127 reserved | VRF Instances | Shipping 1,000, maximum 16,000 |
| Maximum ECMP Paths | 64 | Maximum Port Channels | 512 |
| Maximum Links in a Port Channel | 32 | Active SPAN Sessions | 4 |
| Number of Queues | 8 | Product Status | Available Order |
| Release Date | 07-JUN-2019 | Warranty | 1-year limited hardware warranty |
| Rack-Mount Kit | N9K-C9300-RMK |
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