Cisco Catalyst C9300-NM-8X

Installing a Network Module
• Network Modules Overview, on page 1
• Installing a Network Module in the Switch, on page 2
• Removing a Network Module, on page 9
• Installing and Removing Cisco Transceiver Modules, on page 10
• Finding the Network Module Serial Number, on page 12
Network Modules Overview
The Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches supports the following optional network modules for uplink ports.
DescriptionNetwork Module
This module has four 1G SFP module slots. Any combination of standard SFP
modules are supported.
Supported only on Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches.
Note
C9300-NM-4G
This module has eight 10G SFP+ module slots.
Supported only on Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches.
Note
C9300-NM-8X
This module has two 40G QSFP+ module slots.
Supported only on Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches.
Note
C9300-NM-2Q
This module has four Multigigabit Ethernet (mGig) module slots.
Supported only on Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches.
Note
C9300-NM-4M
This module has two 25G SFP28 module slots.
Supported only on Cisco Catalyst 9300 Series Switches.
Note
C9300-NM-2Y
This module has four 1G SFP module slots. Any combination of standard SFP
modules are supported. SFP+ modules are not supported.
If you insert an SFP+ module in the 1G network module, the SFP+ module does
not operate, and the switch logs an error message.
C3850-NM-4-1G
Installing a Network Module
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Cisco Catalyst C9300-NM-8X Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	Catalyst C9300-NM-8X
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

Network Modules Overview

Installing a Network Module

Safety Warnings for Installation

Critical safety precautions and warnings before installing network modules.

Preparation for Network Module Installation

Precautionary steps and guidelines before starting the network module installation process.

Network Module Installation Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for physically installing a network module into the switch.

Network Module Port Configurations

C9300-NM-2 Q Module Port Configuration

Configuration details for the C9300-NM-2Q 40G QSFP network module.

C9300-NM-4 G Module Port Configuration

Configuration details for the C9300-NM-4G GigabitEthernet network module.

C9300-NM-4 M Module Port Configuration

Configuration details for the C9300-NM-4M Multigigabit Ethernet network module.

C9300-NM-2 Y Module Port Configuration

Configuration details for the C9300-NM-2Y 25G SFP28 network module.

C9300-NM-8 X Module Port Configuration

Configuration details for the C9300-NM-8X 10G SFP+ network module.

C3850-NM-4-1 G Module Port Configuration

Configuration details for the C3850-NM-4-1G GigabitEthernet network module.

C3850-NM-4-10 G Module Port Configuration

Configuration details for the C3850-NM-4-10G 10G network module.

C3850-NM-2-10 G Module Port Configuration

Configuration details for the C3850-NM-2-10G module with 1G and 10G ports.

C3850-NM-8-10 G Module Port Configuration

Configuration details for the C3850-NM-8-10G 10G network module.

C3850-NM-2-40 G Module Port Configuration

Configuration details for the C3850-NM-2-40G 40G QSFP network module.

Removing a Network Module

Network Module Removal Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safely removing a network module from the switch.

Installing and Removing Cisco Transceiver Modules

Installing a Cisco Pluggable Transceiver Module

Steps for installing a Cisco pluggable transceiver module into a network module.

Transceiver Module Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing a pluggable transceiver module.

Removing Cisco Transceiver Modules

Transceiver Module Removal Procedure

Step-by-step guide for safely removing a transceiver module from the network module.

Finding the Network Module Serial Number