Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C9372PX is a compact 1RU data center switch designed for high-density 1/10GBASE-T copper access with flexible uplink options. It features 48 RJ45 10G ports and 6 QSFP28 ports supporting 40/100Gbps uplinks. Ideal for leaf or spine roles in enterprise and cloud data centers requiring scalable, low-latency, and high-throughput switching.
Product Details
Built on Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC technology and running Cisco NX-OS, the N9K-C9372PX offers advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, including VXLAN, EVPN, and robust routing protocols like BGP and OSPF. The switch supports MACsec encryption for secure data transmission and extensive automation with REST APIs, Python scripting, and integration with orchestration tools like Ansible. It delivers 2.56 Tbps switching capacity and approximately 960 Mpps forwarding rate.
Product Features
48 x 1/10GBASE-T RJ45 ports for high-density copper access
6 x QSFP28 ports configurable for 40/100Gbps uplinks
2.56 Tbps switching capacity and approximately 960 Mpps forwarding rate
VXLAN and EVPN for scalable network virtualization
MACsec encryption for enhanced security
Advanced telemetry and programmable automation
Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans
Compact 1RU rack-mount form factor
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | N9K-C9372PX |
| Switching Capacity | 2.56 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | ~960 Mpps |
| Downlink Ports | 48 x 1/10GBASE-T RJ45 |
| Uplink Ports | 6 x QSFP28 (40/100Gbps) |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| VXLAN/EVPN Support | Yes |
| MAC Addresses | Up to 288,000 |
| Latency | Low latency |
| Power Supplies | Dual redundant, hot-swappable |
| Management | CLI, SNMP, REST, Python, Ansible |
| Form Factor | 1RU rack-mount |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Downlink Ports | Uplink Ports | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| N9K-C9372PX | 48 x 1/10GBASE-T RJ45 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | Compact 10G copper access switch |
| N9K-C9396PX | 48 x 1/10GBASE-T RJ45 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | Higher throughput model |
| N9K-C93128TX | 48 x 1/10GBASE-T RJ45 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | Similar high-density copper access |
Latest Models Comparison
| Model | Downlink Ports | Uplink Ports | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| N9K-C93128TX | 48 x 1/10GBASE-T RJ45 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | Higher capacity and scale |
| N9K-C93108TC-FX3 | 48 x 1/10GBASE-T RJ45 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | Improved ASIC and telemetry |
