The Cisco N9300 Series Smart Switches are next-generation data center platforms designed to
unify networking, security, and services within a single high-performance architecture.
Built on Cisco Silicon One ASICs and integrated Data Processing Units (DPUs), these switches
enable advanced segmentation, high-throughput services, and scalable cloud-ready deployments.
Models & Specifications
N9324C-SE1U
24 × 100G ports, 800G services throughput
4 × AMD Elba DPUs, 4.8 Tbps Silicon One E100 ASIC
Use cases: cloud-edge, segmentation, DCI, ToR
DPU-accelerated services for security, telemetry, and workload isolation
Up to 800G service throughput in compact 1RU form factor
Embedded stateful segmentation with zone-based security
Support for VXLAN-EVPN, BGP fabrics, and multisite architectures
Flexible roles: leaf, border leaf, or gateway deployment
Integration with Cisco Hypershield for L4 segmentation
Management & Software
The platform runs Cisco NX-OS and integrates with Nexus Dashboard, NX-API, and Cisco Security
Cloud Control (SCC). DPUs enable software-defined services directly within the switch, reducing
reliance on external appliances.
Business Value
By consolidating networking and security functions, the N9300 Series reduces infrastructure
complexity, lowers total cost of ownership, and enhances performance. It is ideal for modern
data centers requiring scalable, secure, and future-ready architectures.
