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REFURBISHED
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Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX Refurbished - 48-Port 10G Base-T Switch
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Every WhaleyComm unit is professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and certified by our in-house engineers — the same standard trusted by 5,000+ organisations across 25 years. Not a refurb marketplace. A certified lifecycle partner.
Professionally tested. Factory reset. Backed by 25 years of enterprise trust.
This refurbished Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX is a 1RU Nexus 9300-EX Series data center switch delivering 48 x 100M/1/10GBASE-T downlink ports and 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports. Every unit has been professionally tested and reset to factory defaults under WhaleyComm's ISO 9001-certified process before shipment.Built on Cisco Cloud Scale architecture, the N9K-C93108TC-EX supports 2.16 Tbps of switching bandwidth with a 40 MB system buffer. The platform runs Cisco NX-OS and supports Cisco ACI mode, delivering advanced capabilities including VXLAN EVPN, Virtual PortChannel (vPC), In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), Layer 3 routing, and MACsec encryption. The 48 copper downlink ports are auto-negotiating at 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, or 10 Gbps, while the 6 QSFP28 uplinks support speeds from 10G through 100G for flexible spine connectivity.
The N9K-C93108TC-EX represents exceptional value for organizations that need proven Cisco Nexus performance without new-unit pricing. WhaleyComm's 5,000+ enterprise customers trust our refurbished inventory for production-grade deployments — and every unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty.
Technical Specifications
Part Number
N9K-C93108TC-EX
Series
Cisco Nexus 9300-EX
Form Factor
1RU
Switching Bandwidth
2.16 Tbps
Downlink Ports
48 x 100M/1/10GBASE-T (RJ-45)
Uplink Ports
6 x 40/100G QSFP28
Downlink Port Speeds
100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps
Uplink Port Speeds
1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, 100G
System Buffer
40 MB
CPU
4 cores
System Memory
24 GB
SSD Storage
64 GB
Management Ports
2 (1 x RJ-45, 1 x SFP)
USB Ports
1
Serial Console Port
1 x RS-232
Power Supplies
Up to 2 (650W AC, 930W DC, or 1200W HVAC/HVDC)
Fan Modules
4, hot-swappable
Layer
L3
Operating System
Cisco NX-OS (supports ACI mode)
Weight (without PSU/fans)
17.7 lb (8.0 kg)
Ideal Use Cases
Top-of-Rack Data Center Deployment
The N9K-C93108TC-EX is purpose-built for ToR deployment, connecting 48 copper-cabled servers at up to 10G while providing 40/100G spine uplinks — all in a single 1RU chassis.
Brownfield Data Center Modernization
The 48 RJ-45 ports reuse existing CAT6/CAT6A cabling infrastructure while adding 40/100G QSFP28 spine uplinks, enabling staged upgrades without full recabling costs.
VXLAN EVPN Fabric Leaf Node
With native NX-OS support for VXLAN EVPN and BGP, the switch serves as a scalable leaf node in modern overlay fabrics for multi-tenant or multi-site data center architectures.
Cisco ACI Leaf Switch
The platform is ACI-ready, supporting policy-driven automation through the Cisco Application Policy Infrastructure Controller for organizations running Cisco's software-defined networking model.
High-Density Campus or Enterprise Core
With 2.16 Tbps of non-blocking bandwidth and Virtual PortChannel (vPC) technology, this switch handles high-density east-west traffic in demanding enterprise core environments.
Budget-Conscious Production Upgrade
Organizations replacing end-of-life access or aggregation switches can deploy a certified refurbished N9K-C93108TC-EX at a fraction of new-unit cost while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability.
What's Included
1 x Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX Switch
Power cable(s) per installed PSU
Rack-mount ears
Certificate of Testing
Lifetime Warranty — No Time Limits. No Questions.
Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it. We have stood behind our hardware for 25 years and 5,000+ customers — that is not a marketing line, it is our operating standard.
Compatibility Details
Review supported optics, cables, software, management protocols, and environment-specific compatibility guidance.
COMPATIBLE PLATFORMS
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Downlink ports are compatible with standard RJ-45 CAT6/CAT6A server connections at 100M/1G/10G.
COMPATIBLE OPTICS & CABLES
✓
QSFP28 uplink ports are compatible with standard 40G and 100G optics, DAC cables, and breakout configurations.
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
✓
The N9K-C93108TC-EX is compatible with Cisco NX-OS software and Cisco ACI environments managed via the Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC).
ADDITIONAL COMPATIBILITY
✓
The switch operates as a leaf node in Cisco Nexus 9000 Series spine-leaf fabrics.
For compatibility verification specific to your environment, contact our engineering team: +1 214 607-4800 or sales@whaleycomm.com
Shipping & Returns
Clear fulfilment, tracking, return, warranty, and support information for enterprise hardware orders.
Shipping
Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation. Tracking details are shared once the order has been dispatched.
Returns
Eligible products can be returned according to WhaleyComm's return policy. For DOA, warranty, or product-related issues, contact the support team for replacement or resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product-specific answers about compatibility, testing, warranty, fulfilment, and purchase confidence.
Yes. Each of the 48 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports is auto-negotiating and can be configured to operate at 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, or 10 Gbps, making the switch backward compatible with existing server NICs at any of those speeds.
Yes. The N9K-C93108TC-EX supports standard Cisco NX-OS mode for traditional data center deployments as well as Cisco ACI mode for policy-driven, software-defined network automation. The operating mode is selected at deployment and can be changed by the administrator.
The 6 QSFP28 uplink ports support a range of speeds including 10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, and 100G, providing flexible connectivity options for migration to higher-speed spine or aggregation infrastructure.
Yes. Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it at no cost — no time limits, no questions asked.
Every unit goes through our ISO 9001-certified testing process: full power-on diagnostics, port-by-port functionality testing, firmware verification, factory reset, and final inspection. A Certificate of Testing ships with every unit.
Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX Refurbished - 48-Port 10G Base-T Switch
$449.00
Cisco
Cisco N9K-C93108TC-EX Refurbished - 48-Port 10G Base-T Switch
$449.00
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