Cisco MA-MOD-4X10G vs C9300-NM-8X
The MA-MOD-4X10G is an end-of-sale 4x 10GE SFP+ uplink module for the Meraki MS390; with the MS390 line transitioning to Catalyst 9300 hardware under Meraki management, the modern equivalent is the C9300-NM-8X network module, which doubles uplink density to 8x 10G SFP+ and fits the current Catalyst 9300 platform. If you are refreshing onto Catalyst 9300-M switches, standardize on the C9300-NM-8X.
Cisco Meraki MS390 4x10GE Module
Hot-swappable 4-port 10GE SFP+ uplink module for the Meraki MS390 series, now end of sale.
- 4x 10G SFP+ uplink ports
- Hot-swappable module for MS390-24 and MS390-48 switches
- Cloud-managed via the Meraki dashboard
- End of sale; tied to the legacy MS390 platform
Cisco Catalyst 9300 8x10GE Module
Hot-swappable 8-port 10G/1G SFP+ network module for the Catalyst 9300 series, including Meraki-managed C9300-M switches.
- 8x SFP+ ports supporting 10G and 1G
- Hot-swappable, plug-and-play on Catalyst 9300
- Dual-rate ports auto-negotiate 10G or 1G
- Supported on Catalyst 9300 in IOS XE or Meraki (9300-M) mode
Cisco Meraki MS390 4x10GE Module vs Cisco Catalyst 9300 8x10GE Module: spec comparison
| Spec | Cisco Meraki MS390 4x10GE Module | Cisco Catalyst 9300 8x10GE Module |
|---|---|---|
| Uplink ports | 4x SFP+ | 8x SFP+ |
| Port speeds | 10G | 10G / 1G dual-rate |
| Total uplink bandwidth | 40 Gbps | 80 Gbps |
| Host platform | Meraki MS390 | Catalyst 9300 (incl. 9300-M) |
| Hot-swappable | Yes | Yes |
| Management | Meraki dashboard | IOS XE or Meraki dashboard (9300-M) |
| Transceiver type | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Lifecycle status | End of sale | Current, actively sold |
Choose Cisco Meraki MS390 4x10GE Module if
Keep the MA-MOD-4X10G only to maintain or expand an existing MS390 fleet that you are not yet ready to refresh, where 40 Gbps of uplink per switch is sufficient and spares are still available.
Choose Cisco Catalyst 9300 8x10GE Module if
Choose the C9300-NM-8X when you refresh onto Catalyst 9300 hardware: it doubles uplink ports to eight, supports both 10G and 1G optics, and is the supported uplink module on the current platform, whether you run IOS XE or Meraki-managed 9300-M.
Verdict
Because the MS390 transitions to Catalyst 9300 hardware, the forward-looking choice is the C9300-NM-8X. It doubles uplink density, adds dual-rate 10G/1G flexibility, and sits on a current, supported platform. Retain the MA-MOD-4X10G only as a short-term option for in-place MS390 switches.
Frequently asked questions
Is the MA-MOD-4X10G module end of sale?
Yes. The Meraki MS390 MA-MOD-4X10G 4x10GE uplink module reached end of sale, as the MS390 platform transitions to Catalyst 9300 hardware managed by Meraki.
What is the modern equivalent of the MS390 4x10GE module?
On the Catalyst 9300 platform that succeeds the MS390, the C9300-NM-8X network module is the closest equivalent and provides eight 10G SFP+ uplinks instead of four.
Can the C9300-NM-8X run in a Meraki-managed switch?
Yes. The C9300-NM-8X is supported on Catalyst 9300 switches, including the Meraki-managed 9300-M variants, so you keep dashboard management while gaining the eight-port uplink module.
Does the C9300-NM-8X support 1G optics as well as 10G?
Yes. Its SFP+ ports are dual-rate and accept both 10G and 1G transceivers, giving more flexibility than the 10G-only MS390 module.
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