Description

The Cisco Nexus 9300 series delivers next-generation fixed data center switching optimized for high-performance enterprises, service providers, and cloud environments. This model provides 48 flexible 1/10/25G downlink ports and 6 high-speed 40/100G uplinks, ensuring scalable connectivity and efficient traffic aggregation in spine-leaf or end-of-row architectures.

Equipped with MACsec encryption, the switch secures data in transit with line-rate cryptographic protection, while Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) support ensures precise timing synchronization for advanced applications, including financial trading, mobile backhaul, and real-time communications.

The platform is powered by Cisco NX-OS, enabling programmability, automation, and visibility for modern data center fabrics. Its high-density port design, robust QoS, and advanced telemetry features make it ideal for demanding workloads such as virtualization, cloud applications, and mission-critical enterprise services.

Key Features & Benefits

• 48 × 1/10/25G downlink ports for flexible server and edge connectivity

• 6 × 40/100G uplink ports for scalable, high-speed aggregation

• Built-in MACsec encryption for line-rate data security

• Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) for precise time distribution in critical applications

• Designed for spine-leaf, top-of-rack, or end-of-row architectures

• NX-OS software for automation, programmability, and secure operations

• Advanced QoS and telemetry for application-aware performance

• Energy-efficient, compact design optimized for modern data centers

Technical Specifications

✅ The Cisco Nexus 9300 with 48 × 1/10/25G and 6 × 40/100G ports, plus MACsec and SyncE, delivers secure, synchronized, and scalable performance for mission-critical data center and cloud deployments.