Cisco Nexus 9300 Upgrade Guide
Maximize the performance and lifespan of your Nexus 9300 (Nexus-9300). Every upgrade option below is verified compatible.
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Verified Specifications
| Processor Options | 1.44-2.56 Tbps internal bandwidth; x86 CPU, 16GB memory |
| Power Supply Options | 650W AC, 930W DC, 1200W HVAC/HVDC; 1+1 redundant |
| Networking Options | 48x 1/10G SFP+ or 10GBASE-T + 6-12x 40G QSFP+; 32x 40G (9332PQ) |
| Specification Source | Cisco official documentation (verified 2026-07-02) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Upgrade Networking
Stepping up from 1GbE to 10GbE or 25GbE eliminates network bottlenecks for VM migration, iSCSI storage traffic, and backup windows. Most modern workloads benefit from at least 10GbE.

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Cisco Nexus 93108TC-EX 48X 10GBASE-T + 6X 40/100G QSFP28 Switch
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Cisco Nexus 9000 Fixed N9K-C93108TC-FX
Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX 48-PORT 10G Switch
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Cisco Nexus 9000 Fixed N9K-C93108TC-FX3P
Cisco Nexus 93108TC-FX3P 48X 10GBASE-T + 6X 40/100G QSFP28 Switch
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Cisco Nexus 9000 Fixed N9K-C93180YC-EX
Cisco Nexus 93180YC-EX 48-PORT 25G Switch
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Cisco Nexus 9000 Fixed N9K-C93180YC-FX
Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX 48-PORT 25G Switch
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Cisco Nexus 9000 Fixed N9K-C93180YC-FX3
Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 48X 1/10/25G SFP28 + 6X 40/100G QSFP28 Switch
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