{"product_id":"c9300-nm-2q-cisco-catalyst-9300-2x40ge-network-module","title":"C9300-NM-2Q - Cisco Catalyst 9300 2x40GE Network Module","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCisco C9300-NM-2Q Catalyst 9300 2x40GE Network Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise Cisco Catalyst 9300 2-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet Network Module for High-Speed Uplink Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69b84c3f-3fbc-8324-a2c7-5c1ce27679d6-15\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69b84c3f-3fbc-8324-a2c7-5c1ce27679d6-15\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-69b84c3f-3fbc-8324-a2c7-5c1ce27679d6-15\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-742\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a4d31279-14ac-484b-9256-c44541e30204\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"568\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"204\"\u003eCisco C9300-NM-2Q 2-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ Network Module\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance uplink expansion module designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"303\"\u003eCisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches\u003c\/strong\u003e. Built to meet the growing bandwidth requirements of enterprise campus, distribution, and data center networks, it provides \u003cstrong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"467\"\u003etwo 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports\u003c\/strong\u003e that deliver high-speed fiber connectivity for aggregation, backbone, and core network applications.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"995\"\u003ePurpose-built for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"592\" data-end=\"622\"\u003eCisco Catalyst 9300 Series\u003c\/strong\u003e, the C9300-NM-2Q integrates seamlessly with the switch architecture to provide scalable and reliable uplink expansion without replacing existing hardware. Supporting an \u003cstrong data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eaggregate uplink bandwidth of up to 80 Gbps\u003c\/strong\u003e, the module enables organizations to handle increasing network traffic while maintaining wire-speed performance for mission-critical business applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eThe module supports a broad range of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1082\"\u003eCisco QSFP+ 40 Gigabit Ethernet transceivers\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eSR4, LR4, ER4, CSR4, BiDi optics\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eDirect Attach Copper (DAC) cables\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing deployment flexibility for short-, medium-, and long-distance fiber connections across enterprise and campus infrastructures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eDesigned with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003ehot-swappable plug-in form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Cisco C9300-NM-2Q can be installed or replaced without powering down the host switch, minimizing maintenance windows and reducing network downtime. Powered directly by the Catalyst 9300 switch, it requires no additional external power while maintaining enterprise-class reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"2133\"\u003eRunning with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eCisco IOS XE\u003c\/strong\u003e, the module supports advanced networking technologies including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eIEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation (LACP), IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging, jumbo frames, hardware-based Quality of Service (QoS), and platform-dependent MACsec encryption\u003c\/strong\u003e. It also integrates with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eCisco DNA Center\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eCisco Prime Infrastructure\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eCisco SD-Access\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling centralized management, network automation, policy-based segmentation, and simplified lifecycle operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003eDesigned for modern enterprise environments, the Cisco C9300-NM-2Q provides the performance and scalability required for high-speed network backbones, campus aggregation, and data center interconnects while helping organizations prepare for future bandwidth demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2403\" data-end=\"2793\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eIdeal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003eenterprise campus networks, high-speed switch uplinks, core network aggregation, fiber backbone expansion, data center connectivity, and business network upgrades\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003eCisco C9300-NM-2Q 2-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ Network Module\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers scalable 40GbE connectivity, enterprise-class reliability, and seamless integration with Cisco Catalyst 9300 switching platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Cisco C9300-NM-2Q 2-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ Network Module\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/switches\/catalyst-9300-series-switches\/nb-06-cat9300-ser-data-sheet-cte-en.html\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Cisco C9300-NM-2Q Network Module - Data Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco C9300-NM-2Q 2-Port 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ Network Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC9300-NM-2Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Catalyst 9300 Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eC9300-NM-2Q\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUplink Expansion Network Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQSFP+ Fiber Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUplink Connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40GbE Fiber Uplinks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAggregate Uplink Bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 80 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Transceivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco QSFP+ 40G SR4, LR4, ER4, CSR4, BiDi and Direct Attach Copper (DAC) Cables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEEE 802.3ba 40 Gigabit Ethernet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot Swappable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating System Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco IOS XE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUses Host Switch Switching Fabric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForwarding Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLine-Rate Uplink Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLink Aggregation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEEE 802.3ad LACP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVLAN Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEEE 802.1Q VLAN Tagging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJumbo Frame Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuality of Service (QoS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware-Based QoS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecurity Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEEE 802.1X, MACsec Encryption (Platform Dependent), Secure Network Access\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Availability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-Swappable Module with Minimal Service Interruption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSD-Access Ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco DNA Ready\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManagement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco IOS XE CLI, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, SNMP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug-in Expansion Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowered by Host Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive Cooling via Host Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug-in Network Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeployment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise Campus, Distribution Layer and Core Network\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Speed Fiber Uplinks and Network Aggregation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise-Class Cisco Networking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefurbished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse Cases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise Campus Networks, High-Speed Switch Uplinks, Data Center Connectivity, Core Network Aggregation, Fiber Backbone Expansion, Business Network Upgrades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1. Which switches are compatible with the C9300-NM-2Q?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe module is designed specifically for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. How many uplink ports does the C9300-NM-2Q provide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt provides two 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ uplink ports for high-speed fiber connectivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. Is the C9300-NM-2Q hot-swappable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The module supports hot-swappable installation, allowing upgrades or replacement without powering down the switch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. What type of transceivers does this module support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe C9300-NM-2Q supports Cisco-compatible QSFP+ transceivers for 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. 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