Maximize Data Center Performance with Cisco N9K-C92304QC Nexus 9200 Series Switch
The Cisco N9K-C92304QC is a high-performance, ultra-dense data center switch engineered for demanding enterprise and cloud-scale environments. With 56 40G QSFP+ ports and 8 100G QSFP28 uplink ports, this 64-port Nexus 9200 Series switch delivers up to 12.8 Tbps of switching capacity and a forwarding rate of 4.8 billion packets per second (Bpps), ensuring low latency and exceptional throughput for mission-critical workloads.
Ideal for spine-leaf architectures and high-density aggregation layers, the N9K-C92304QC offers comprehensive support for advanced network technologies such as VXLAN, EVPN, MACsec encryption, Segment Routing (SR-MPLS/SRv6), and Quality of Service (QoS). Its large 40MB buffer, 256,000 MAC address table, and hot-swappable dual 1600W power supplies make it a reliable choice for enterprise data centers seeking high availability and scalability.
Built for modern intent-based networking, this 1RU switch delivers unparalleled energy efficiency, port flexibility, and layer 2/3 programmability, making it an ideal solution for businesses preparing for cloud-scale networking, virtualization, and software-defined infrastructure.
Product Specifications: Cisco N9K-C92304QC Nexus 9200 Series Switch
| Category |
Details |
| Form Factor |
1RU Rack-mountable |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
1.72 in × 17.3 in × 22.5 in (4.37 cm × 43.94 cm × 57.15 cm) |
| Weight |
Approx. 22.5 lbs (10.2 kg) |
| Switching Capacity |
12.8 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
4.8 billion packets per second (Bpps) |
| MAC Address Table |
256,000 entries |
| Buffer Size |
40 MB |
| Total Ports |
64 ports total |
| Port Breakdown |
- 56 × 40G QSFP+ ports
- 8 × 100G QSFP28 uplink ports |
| Supported Features |
VXLAN, EVPN, Segment Routing (SR), QoS, MACsec |
| Power Supply |
Dual 1600W AC power supplies (hot-swappable) |
| Power Consumption |
Approx. 750W (typical), 1200W (maximum) |
| Operating Temperature |
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature |
-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
| Redundancy & Resilience |
Hot-swappable components, redundant power |
| Use Case |
High-performance, high-density data center and enterprise core deployments |
FAQs for Cisco N9K-C92304QC
1. What port speeds does the Cisco N9K-C92304QC support?
It features 56 × 40G QSFP+ ports and 8 × 100G QSFP28 ports, providing high-speed connectivity for data center environments.
2. Does this switch support VXLAN and EVPN?
Yes, it fully supports VXLAN, EVPN, and Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6) for modern data center architectures.
3. Can I break out the 100G ports into multiple lower-speed connections?
Yes, the 100G QSFP28 ports support breakout configurations into 4 × 25G or 2 × 50G connections.
4. Is this switch suitable for cloud-scale networking?
Yes, it is designed for high-performance data centers, supporting automation, telemetry, and software-defined networking (SDN).
5. Can this switch operate in both ACI and NX-OS modes?
Yes, it supports both Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) mode and NX-OS standalone mode, offering flexible deployment options.
