Product Type | Layer 2/3 Enterprise Switch |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable (1 RU) |
Model | N9K-C93216TC-FX2 |
Power Consumption (Typical) | 580 Watt |
Power Consumption (Maximum) | 965 Watt |
MTBF | 290,680 hours |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Cisco Nexus 9300 N9K-C93216TC-FX2 112-Port 10G/100G Switch

Key Benefits

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- Enables high-bandwidth data center connectivity with 96 x 10G and 12 x 100G ports
- Facilitates LAN and SAN convergence with advanced FCoE and NPV features
- Built for reliability and scalability with high MTBF and sheer port density
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 9300 N9K-C93216TC-FX2 is an enterprise-grade Layer 2/3 switch featuring 96 x 100M/1/10GBASE-T and 12 x 40/100-Gigabit QSFP28 ports for maximum deployment flexibility. Supporting a 100Gbps data rate and 256,000 MAC addresses, it's engineered for high-throughput environments. With Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and N-Port Virtualization (NPV), it enables centralized SAN management and converged networking. Designed for efficiency, it operates within a 0–40°C temperature range and offers a rated MTBF of over 290,000 hours, ensuring consistent uptime. TAA compliance makes it a secure choice for regulated environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wireless Support | No |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Brazil / China / Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
Compliance Standards | UL, CSA, CE, FCC, RoHS, WEEE |
Certifications | VCCI, BSMI, EAC, RCM, KC, IEC 60950-1 |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control Lists (ACLs) | Supported |
DHCP Snooping | Yes |
Dynamic ARP Inspection | Yes |
Port Security | Yes |
Control Plane Policing (CoPP) | Yes |
802.1X Authentication | Yes |
MACsec Support | Yes (802.1AE) |
Storm Control | Yes |
Interfaces
Total Number of Ports | 112 |
10GBASE-T Ports | 96 x 100M/1/10GBASE-T |
100G QSFP28 Ports | 12 x 40/100-Gigabit QSFP28 |
Interface Type | 100M/1G/10GBASE-T and 40/100G QSFP28 |
Data Transfer Rate | 100 Gbps |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
MAC Address Table Size | 256,000 |
PoE Support | No |
QSFP+ / QSFP28 Speed Support | 40G and 100G |
Switching Capacity | 6.4 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 2.6 Bpps |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.41 in |
Depth | 23.6 in |
Height | 3.38 in |
Operating Temperature Range | 0°C to 40°C |
Storage Temperature Range | -40°C to 70°C |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Weight | 29.98 lbs (13.6 kg) |
Cooling Type | Front-to-back airflow |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS |
Remote Management Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, Telnet, SNMP 3, SSH-2, HTTP/HTTPS |
Cloud Managed | No (On-premises management) |
Additional Features
FCoE Support | Yes |
NPV (N-Port Virtualization) | Yes |
Network Virtualization | VXLAN |
Automation Support | Cisco Nexus Insights, REST APIs, Ansible, Puppet |