Cisco C9300-NM-8X 8-Port 10G SFP+ Network Module for Catalyst 9300 Series Switches

Cisco C9300-NM-8X

8-Port 10G SFP+ Network Module for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches

High-Speed 10G Modular Uplink Connectivity

The Cisco C9300-NM-8X is a high-performance modular network module designed to expand the uplink capabilities of compatible Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It provides eight 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ slots for high-speed fiber and network connectivity.

Each port supports either a 1 Gigabit Ethernet or 10 Gigabit Ethernet connection, providing flexible uplink options for enterprise networks. The module supports compatible SFP and SFP+ transceivers, allowing organizations to select the appropriate optical or copper connectivity for their network infrastructure.

SFP and SFP+ Transceiver Support

The C9300-NM-8X supports compatible SFP and SFP+ modules. Any combination of supported SFP and SFP+ modules can be used across the network module, providing flexibility for different link speeds and network media requirements.

This flexibility makes the module suitable for environments where both Gigabit and 10 Gigabit links are required within the same Catalyst 9300 access-layer deployment.

TenGigabitEthernet Interfaces

The ports on the C9300-NM-8X are configured as TenGigabitEthernet1/1/1 through TenGigabitEthernet1/1/8. The ports default to 10G and can also operate at 1G when an appropriate SFP is installed and supported by the host platform.

Cisco IOS XE Integration

The C9300-NM-8X operates as an uplink module within the host Catalyst 9300 switch. Network interfaces provided by the module are managed through the host switch's Cisco IOS XE software platform, allowing administrators to configure, monitor, and manage the uplink interfaces using the Catalyst 9300 management environment.

High-Bandwidth Enterprise Connectivity

Eight high-speed uplink interfaces provide additional bandwidth for enterprise access networks. The module can connect Catalyst 9300 switches to aggregation and core infrastructure, high-speed servers, data center edge environments, storage systems, and other network devices requiring 1G or 10G connectivity.

Catalyst 9300 Series Compatibility

The C9300-NM-8X is a Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series network module and is intended for compatible C9300 switch SKUs. Cisco documentation identifies C9300-NM-8X as a C9300 network module with eight 10GE SFP+ slots.

Ideal Applications

Key Specifications

High-Speed 10G Modular Uplink Expansion

The Cisco C9300-NM-8X provides eight 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink ports for compatible Catalyst 9300 Series switches. With support for both 1G and 10G connections and compatible SFP and SFP+ transceivers, it delivers flexible high-speed connectivity for enterprise access, aggregation, data center edge, server, and core network applications.