Cisco C9300-NM-8X=

The Cisco Catalyst C9300-NM-8X= is the spare/replacement version of the C9300-NM-8X high-density, hot-swappable uplink module designed exclusively for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches. It provides 8 x SFP+ ports supporting dual-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10G) and 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1G) connectivity. Delivering an aggregate full-duplex bandwidth of 80 Gbps, this module is optimized for enterprise campus aggregation, high-density Wi-Fi 6 backhaul, and data center edge server uplinks.

Features & Benefits

High-Density 10G Uplinks: Features 8 SFP+ ports for massive 10G bandwidth aggregation, ideal for high-traffic network links.
Dual-Speed Support: Each port auto-detects and supports both 10G (SFP+) and 1G (SFP) transceivers, ensuring backward compatibility.
Aggregate Bandwidth: 80 Gbps full-duplex throughput to handle bandwidth-intensive applications.
Hot-Swappable: Fully field-replaceable without powering down the switch, ensuring zero network downtime.
Spare Part SKU (C9300-NM-8X=): Identical hardware to the standard module; packaged and sold as a service/replacement unit.
Wide Optical Compatibility: Works with all standard Cisco 10G SFP+ (SR, LR, ER, ZR) and 1G SFP optics, as well as direct-attach copper (DAC) cables.
Plug-and-Play: Automatically recognized by Cisco IOS-XE; no complex configuration required for basic operation.
Investment Protection: Seamlessly integrates legacy 1G and modern 10G infrastructure, supporting gradual network upgrades.

Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Port Configuration	8 x Dual-speed SFP+ ports
Supported Speeds	10 Gbps, 1 Gbps
Total Bandwidth	80 Gbps (full-duplex)
Module Type	Hot-swappable Type-1 network module (Spare)
Compatibility	Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series (modular uplink models)
Software Requirement	Cisco IOS-XE 16.9.1 or later
Power Consumption	~30W (typical)
MTBF	> 1,000,000 hours
Warranty	Cisco Limited Lifetime Warranty
SKU Definition	C9300-NM-8X= = Spare/Replacement Part
Typical Applications	Enterprise Aggregation, Wi-Fi 6/6E Backhaul, Data Center Edge, High-Speed Server Farm Uplinks