Product Type | Managed Layer 3 Switch |
Form Factor | 1U Rack-mountable |
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 17.3 in x 19.6 in x 1.7 in |
Weight | 14.2 lbs |
MTBF | 257,860 hours |
Power Requirements | AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz) |
Power Redundancy | Yes |
Power Redundancy Scheme | 1+1 |
Power Supplied | 350 Watt |
Power Device Type | Internal hot-plug power supply |
Packaged Quantity | 2 (specifications are for single item) |
Included Accessories | Fixed accessory kit |
Cisco Nexus 9348GC-FXP 48-Port Switch Bundle w/ 8x 100G Optics



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- - Supports high-density environments with a total of 54 ports, including high-speed 100G QSFP28 uplinks
- - Includes 8x 100G optical transceivers, offering ready-to-deploy scalability and savings on additional optics
- - Rack-mountable 1U form factor and redundant power design ensure space efficiency and system uptime
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus 9348GC-FXP is a powerful, enterprise-grade switch designed to handle dense and high-speed networking environments. This 1U rack-mountable switch features 48 1GBASE‑T ports, 4 multi-rate (1/10/25G) SFP28 uplinks, and 2 QSFP28 high-speed ports. This bundle includes 8x 100G optical transceivers, ready for high-throughput deployments.
Designed with redundant power supplies, 696 Gbps bandwidth, and manageability options such as USB, serial, RJ-45, and SFP+, this switch meets the demands of modern data center and enterprise networks. It ensures durability with its MTBF of over 257,000 hours and supports global compliance standards, providing trust and compatibility in diverse environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Brazil / China / Mexico |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Certifications | CISPR 22 Class A, CISPR 24, EN 55022 Class A, EN55024, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, ICES-003 Class A, UL 60950-1, VCCI Class A, FCC Part 15 B Class A, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, GB 4943, EN 300 386, AS/NZS 60950-1 |
Advanced Security Features
Access Control | RADIUS, TACACS+, 802.1X authentication |
Security Features | Control plane protection (CoPP), DHCP snooping, Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI), IP source guard |
MACsec (802.1AE) | Supported on certain uplink ports |
Interfaces
Ethernet Ports | 48 x 1000Base-T RJ-45 |
SFP28 Ports | 4 x 1/10/25GbE SFP28 |
QSFP28 Ports | 2 x 40/100GbE QSFP28 |
USB Ports | 1 x USB (management) |
Serial Console Port | 1 x RS-232 |
Management Ethernet Port | 1 x RJ-45 |
Management SFP+ Port | 1 x SFP+ |
Backplane Bandwidth | 696 Gbps |
System Buffer | 40 MB |
Expansion Module Slots | None (Fixed configuration) |
Physical & Environmental
Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F (0 °C) |
Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F (40 °C) |
Operating Humidity Range | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |
Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F (-40 °C) |
Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F (70 °C) |
Cooling | 3 internal fans, port-side exhaust |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | Cisco NX-OS CLI, REST API, SNMP, web-based GUI |
Cloud Managed | No (locally managed via NX-OS) |
Included Licensing | Base-level license; advanced features may require separate license |
Memory & Storage
System RAM | 24 GB |
Flash Memory | 128 GB |