C9300-NM-8X - Cisco 9300 8x 10GE Network Module

Cisco C9300-NM-8X — Catalyst 9300 8×10GbE Network Module

What it is

C9300-NM-8X is an expansion network module for Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series switches.
It adds 8 × 10GbE SFP+ ports to a compatible 9300 chassis, giving high-density 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for uplinks, server links, or aggregation in enterprise access environments.

Why buyers pick C9300-NM-8X (plain English)

High-density 10Gb uplinks
Eight 10 GbE ports let you connect multiple high-speed links — great for server uplinks, distributed campus aggregation, and heavy east-west traffic.

Modular flexibility
Installs in the Catalyst 9300’s network module slot so you can expand port capacity without replacing the switch.

Cisco IOS-XE integration
Managed the same way as the base switch, with full IOS-XE feature support and centralized visibility.

Future-ready access layer
Supports growing demands from virtualization, cloud services, wireless backhaul, and converged applications.

Performance where you need it
Keeps uplinks and server traffic off the access ports while maintaining consistent enterprise features.

60-second spec box (C9300-NM-8X)

Module type
Network Module for Catalyst 9300

Ports
8 × 10GbE (SFP+)

Speed support
10 GbE

Connector type
SFP+ cages

Form factor
Catalyst 9300 network module

Managed by
Cisco IOS-XE

Use case
High-density 10GbE uplinks, server connectivity, aggregation.

Where it fits (and when to choose something else)

Perfect for:

• Catalyst 9300 switches needing many 10 GbE uplink or server links

• Campus access with 10 Gb aggregation

• High-performance distribution layers

• Virtualization and converged workloads

Choose something else if:

• You need 40 Gb or higher — use 9300-NM-2Q modules

• You need 10/25 Gb flexible ports — use multirate uplink modules

• You want fixed 10 Gb ports — consider models with built-in 10 Gb

TL;DR

C9300-NM-8X is Cisco’s Catalyst 9300 8-port 10 GbE SFP+ network module:
a powerful uplink/aggregation expansion option for high-performance enterprise access switching.