Questions about uplink module compatibility with transceiver for a C9300 switch

[JosueRuiz]

I will be deploying a C9300-48U-M device that will have the C9300-NM-8X-M uplink module. The SFP I was provided with is an SFP-10G-SR. I have a question regarding this SFP, as the switch datasheet doesn't mention its compatibility with the device. Instead, I noticed that the compatible SFP could be the MA-SFP-10GB-SR. I tried searching for more information through TMGmatrix and the Meraki SFP datasheet but didn't find any successful results regarding their compatibility. Could you help clarify this question about whether the SFP-10G-SR is compatible with the C9300-NM-8X-M?

I have previously used such SFP-10G-SR transceivers with Cisco C9300X switches, but only for Cisco environment without the Meraki option and I know that for the uplink modules of those devices they are supported.

The switch datasheet is https://documentation-meraki-com.translate.goog/MS/MS_Overview_and_Specifications/Catalyst_9300-M_da...

And the transceivers datasheet is https://documentation-meraki-com.translate.goog/General_Administration/Cross-Platform_Content/Small-...

[alemabrahao · Accepted solution]

Yes, SFP‑10G‑SR is compatible with the C9300‑NM‑8X‑M module even though Meraki docs highlight MA‑SFP‑10GB‑SR. Cisco/Meraki does not prevent the SFP‑10G‑SR from working, and both Cisco’s compatibility matrix.

[JosueRuiz]

Thanks for the clarification. It makes sense to me because these transceivers are essential for the Cisco C9300 series. Just one more question: Is there official documentation or websites where this compatibility can be confirmed? Because, as I mentioned, even searching Cisco's TMGmatrix, I didn't find anything specific.

[alemabrahao]

https://documentation.meraki.com/General_Administration/Cross-Platform_Content/Small-Form_Factor_Plu...

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/switches/lan/catalyst9300/software/release/16-11/release_notes...