Type | Layer 3 Managed Ethernet Switch |
Model | Cisco Nexus 9348GC-FXP (N9K-C9348GC-FXP-B1) |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
Weight | 14.2 lbs |
Power Requirements | Internal power supply - hot-plug |
Power Redundancy Supported | Yes |
Power Redundancy Scheme | N+1 |
System RAM | 24 GB |
Internal Storage | 128 GB SSD |
Throughput / Bandwidth | 696 Gbps |
Latency | < 1 µs |
Buffer Capacity | 40 MB |
MTBF | 257,860 hours |
Warranty | 1-year advance replacement (10-day response) |
Cisco N9K-C9348GC-FXP-B1 Nexus 9348GC-FXP 48-Port L3 Switch

Key Benefits

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- Delivers ultra-low latency and up to 696 Gbps bandwidth, making it ideal for next-gen data center applications
- Supports dense deployments and multi-protocol flexibility with 48 access ports and advanced L3 routing capabilities
- TAA compliance, extensive standards support, and advanced replacement warranty make it enterprise and government ready
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 9348GC-FXP (N9K-C9348GC-FXP-B1) is a high-performance, rack-mountable, Layer 3 switch featuring 48 100M/1G ports, 4x 10/25G SFP28, and 2x 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks, delivering a total bandwidth of 696 Gbps with sub-microsecond latency. It is ideal for edge or top-of-rack deployments with high-density access and speed upgrades. Support for advanced protocols like OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VXLAN, and MPLS enable seamless integration into complex fabric schemes. The device supports 16,000 VRFs, 4,096 VLANs, and a 512K MAC address table. Built-in 24GB RAM and 128GB SSD provide superior control-plane responsiveness. With optional N+1 power redundancy, a 1U design, and TAA compliance, it is optimized for both space and government-standard environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Configuration Automation | Power On Auto Provisioning (POAP) |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.3 in |
Depth | 19.6 in |
Height | 1.7 in |
Minimum Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
Maximum Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
Humidity Range (Operating) | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Minimum Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
Maximum Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
Cooling Fans | 4 integrated fans |
Interfaces
RJ-45 Ports | 48 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 |
SFP28 Ports | 4 x 1/10/25G SFP28 |
QSFP28 Ports | 2 x 40/100G QSFP28 |
Management Interfaces | 1 x RJ-45, 1 x SFP+, 1 x Serial Console (RS-232), 1 x USB |
MAC Address Table Size | 512K entries |
Routing Protocols | OSPF, RIP-2, BGP, EIGRP, HSRP, PIM-SM, MSDP, ECMP, MPLS, RSVP |
Spanning Tree Protocols Supported | STP, MSTP, Per VLAN RSTP (4000 instances) |
ACL Entries (Egress) | 2,000 |
ECMP Paths | 64 |
Port Channels | Max 512; Max Links Per Channel: 32 |
Multicast Groups/Routes | IGMP Snooping Groups: 32,000; Multicast Routes: 32,000 |
Advanced Security Features
MACsec Encryption Support | Yes |
Access Control Lists (ACL) | Yes |
Virtual Routing & Forwarding (VRF) | 16,000 VRF Instances |
VXLAN / EVPN Support | Yes |
vPC Support | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
Trade Agreements Act (TAA) Compliant | Yes |
Compliance Standards | IEEE 802.1ae, CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN61000-3-2/3-3, EN55024, ICES-003 Class A, UL/IEC/EN 60950-1, RoHS, GB 4943, VCCI Class A, FCC Part 15 B Class A, CNS 13438 Class A, EN 300 386, KN22 Class A, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A |