Cisco N9K-C92300YC Quick Specs
| Specification |
Details |
| Model |
Cisco N9K-C92300YC |
| Product Series |
Cisco Nexus 9000 |
| Downlink Ports |
48 × 1/10/25GbE SFP28 |
| Uplink Ports |
6 × 40/100GbE QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity |
Up to 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
Up to 2.0 Bpps |
| Operating System |
Cisco NX-OS / Cisco ACI |
| Form Factor |
1RU Rack Mount |
| Deployment |
Leaf Switch, Data Center |
Technical Specifications
| Item |
Specification |
| Manufacturer |
Cisco |
| Model Number |
N9K-C92300YC |
| Product Family |
Nexus 9000 Series |
| Switch Type |
Fixed Data Center Switch |
| Rack Units |
1RU |
| Downlink Interfaces |
48 × SFP28 (1/10/25GbE) |
| Uplink Interfaces |
6 × QSFP28 (40/100GbE) |
| Switching Capacity |
3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Performance |
2.0 Billion Packets per Second |
| Layer Support |
Layer 2 & Layer 3 |
| VXLAN |
Supported |
| EVPN |
Supported |
| Cisco ACI |
Supported |
| Routing Protocols |
BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, PIM |
| Network Virtualization |
VXLAN EVPN |
| Automation |
Python, REST API, NETCONF/YANG |
| Management |
CLI, SNMP, Cisco Nexus Dashboard |
| Redundant Power |
Hot-swappable PSU |
| Cooling |
Hot-swappable Fan Modules |
| Operating System |
Cisco NX-OS |
Product Overview
The Cisco N9K-C92300YC is a high-performance Cisco Nexus 9000 Series data center switch engineered for next-generation enterprise, cloud, and virtualization environments. It combines 48 high-speed 1/10/25GbE SFP28 access ports with 6 flexible 40/100GbE QSFP28 uplinks, making it an ideal leaf switch for spine-leaf architectures.
Designed to support today's demanding workloads, the N9K-C92300YC offers low-latency forwarding, advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, VXLAN EVPN network virtualization, and seamless integration with Cisco ACI. Its programmable architecture simplifies automation while ensuring high availability and operational efficiency.
Whether deploying private clouds, enterprise data centers, or large-scale virtualization platforms, the Cisco N9K-C92300YC provides the performance, scalability, and reliability required for mission-critical applications.
Key Features
- 48 × 1/10/25GbE SFP28 access ports
- 6 × 40/100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports
- High-density 25G server connectivity
- Ultra-low latency switching architecture
- Supports Cisco NX-OS and Cisco ACI
- VXLAN EVPN for scalable network virtualization
- Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 routing
- Programmability with REST API, Python, and NETCONF
- Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and cooling
- Ideal for enterprise, cloud, AI, and virtualization environments
N9K-C92300YC vs N9K-C93180YC-FX
| Feature |
N9K-C92300YC |
N9K-C93180YC-FX |
| Downlink Ports |
48 × 25G |
48 × 1/10/25G |
| Uplink Ports |
6 × 100G |
6 × 40/100G |
| VXLAN EVPN |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cisco ACI |
Yes |
Yes |
| Latency |
Low |
Ultra-Low |
| Best Deployment |
Enterprise Data Center |
Large Cloud & Enterprise |
Which model should you choose?
- Choose N9K-C92300YC if you need a reliable and cost-effective 25G leaf switch for enterprise data centers.
- Choose N9K-C93180YC-FX if your deployment requires enhanced buffering, telemetry, and support for more demanding cloud-scale workloads.
FAQ
Q1. What is the Cisco N9K-C92300YC used for?
The Cisco N9K-C92300YC is primarily deployed as a leaf switch in spine-leaf data center architectures, providing high-speed 25GbE server connectivity with 100GbE uplinks.
Q2. How many ports does the N9K-C92300YC provide?
It offers:
- 48 × 1/10/25GbE SFP28 ports
- 6 × 40/100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports
This configuration delivers high-density server access and scalable uplink bandwidth.
Q3. Does the Cisco N9K-C92300YC support Cisco ACI?
Yes. It supports both Cisco NX-OS standalone mode and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode, enabling flexible deployment options.
Q4. Which optical modules are compatible?
The switch supports a wide range of Cisco-compatible optics, including:
- 10G SFP+
- 25G SFP28 SR/LR
- 40G QSFP+
- 100G QSFP28 SR4
- 100G QSFP28 LR4
- DAC and AOC cables
Q5. Is the N9K-C92300YC suitable for virtualization and cloud computing?
Absolutely. With VXLAN EVPN, advanced routing, automation capabilities, and high-density 25G access ports, it is well suited for VMware, Hyper-V, Kubernetes, OpenStack, and private cloud infrastructures.
Q6. What after-sales services are available?
We provide comprehensive after-sales support, including:
- 100% hardware testing before shipment
- Professional compatibility verification
- Remote technical assistance
- Warranty options (depending on product condition)
- Secure international packaging and worldwide shipping
- Fast response for RMA and replacement requests
Why Choose Cisco N9K-C92300YC?
- High-density 25G access for modern servers
- Flexible 100G uplinks for scalable fabrics
- Enterprise-grade reliability and redundancy
- Low-latency performance for mission-critical applications
- Cisco ACI and NX-OS compatibility
- Automation-ready for DevOps and SDN environments
- Excellent investment for cloud and enterprise networking
