Product Overview
The Cisco C9300-NM-8X is an 8-port 10G SFP+ network module designed for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It delivers high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks, making it ideal for enterprises requiring fast fiber aggregation, high-bandwidth stacking, or uplink redundancy in the access layer.
Product Description
The C9300-NM-8X provides eight 10G SFP+ uplink ports, significantly increasing uplink capacity for Catalyst 9300 switches. It supports a wide range of Cisco SFP+ transceivers (10GBASE-SR, LR, LRM, etc.), enabling flexible deployment across short-range or long-haul fiber links. As a hot-swappable module, it allows for seamless upgrades and network expansion without downtime. This module is especially suitable for high-density environments, such as Wi-Fi 6 access networks, high-speed backbones, and large enterprise LANs. Its modular design ensures compatibility with Catalyst 9300 switch models that support optional network modules.
Key Features
8x 10G SFP+ ports for high-speed uplinks
Fully compatible with a wide range of Cisco SFP+ transceivers
Hot-swappable and field-installable
Supports link aggregation and redundant uplinks
Compatible with Catalyst 9300 Series modular uplink slot
Ideal for high-bandwidth applications, such as Wi-Fi 6 APs or aggregation links
Enhances scalability and flexibility in enterprise access and distribution layers
Plug-and-play deployment
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Model | C9300-NM-8X |
| Ports | 8x 10G SFP+ |
| Interface Type | SFP+ (10 Gigabit Ethernet) |
| Compatibility | Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series |
| Hot Swappable | Yes |
| Transceiver Support | SFP-10G-SR, SFP-10G-LR, SFP-10G-LRM, etc. |
| Maximum Throughput | 80 Gbps (10 Gbps x 8) |
| Airflow Alignment | Matches host switch design |
| Power Draw | Supplied by host switch |
Compatible Catalyst 9300 Switches
| Switch Model | Compatible | Notes |
|---|
| C9300-24T-E | Yes | Upgrades to 10G uplinks |
| C9300-48P-A | Yes | Enhances PoE switch with 10G uplinks |
| C9300-24S-A | Yes | Adds 10G uplinks to SFP access ports |
| C9300-24UX-E | Yes | For 10G/40G fiber uplink redundancy |
| C9300L Series | No | Uses fixed uplinks, not modular |
Similar Uplink Modules Comparison
| Module Model | Ports | Speed | Transceiver Type | Use Case |
|---|
| C9300-NM-4G | 4 | 1G | SFP | Standard gigabit uplinks |
| C9300-NM-4X | 4 | 10G | SFP+ | Mid-performance uplinks |
| C9300-NM-8X | 8 | 10G | SFP+ | High-performance uplinks |
| C9300-NM-2Y | 2 | 25G | SFP28 | Ultra-high-speed uplinks |
| C9300-NM-2Q | 2 | 40G | QSFP+ | Aggregation/core-level uplinks |
