Description
The Cisco N9K-C93180YC-EX is a high-performance data center switch designed for scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking in enterprise and cloud environments. It provides 48 dual-speed 10/25G ports and 6 high-speed 40/100G uplinks for flexible connectivity. This switch supports low-latency, high-throughput data processing for modern virtualized and cloud-based infrastructures.
Technical Specifications
| Condition |
New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand |
Cisco |
| Category |
Networking Equipment |
| Part Number |
N9K-C93180YC-EX |
| Subcategory |
Data Center Switch |
| Series |
Nexus 9000 |
| Form Factor |
1U Rack-Mount |
| Downlink Ports |
48x 10/25G SFP+ |
| Uplink Ports |
6x 40/100G QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity |
3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate |
2.6 Bpps |
| Latency |
Sub-1 Microsecond |
| Layer Support |
Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| VLAN Support |
Up to 4096 VLANs |
| MAC Address Table |
256K Entries |
| Buffer Size |
40 MB Shared |
| Power Supply |
Dual Redundant Hot-Swappable |
| Management Options |
CLI, SNMP, SSH, DCNM |
| Weight |
19.8 lb |
Information About N9K-C93180YC-EX
The N9K-C93180YC-EX is part of Cisco’s Nexus 9000 Series, built on Cloud Scale technology for high-density data center deployments. It features a 1RU rack-mountable design with a large shared buffer and advanced forwarding architecture to support high-performance workloads. The platform supports both NX-OS and Cisco ACI modes, enabling flexible deployment in traditional and software-defined networking environments. It is widely used in enterprise data centers, cloud computing platforms, and service provider networks where scalability, automation, and performance are critical.
Key Features:
- 48x 10/25G SFP+ Ports: Dual-speed interfaces for flexible server and access layer connectivity
- 6x 40/100G QSFP28 Uplinks: High-bandwidth uplinks for aggregation and core connectivity
- 3.6 Tbps Switching Capacity: Supports high-throughput data center traffic processing
- Low Latency Performance: Sub-microsecond latency for real-time application support
- Layer 2/Layer 3 Support: Enables advanced routing and switching functionality
- Cloud Scale Architecture: Designed for virtualized, cloud, and automated environments
- Advanced Security Features: Includes MACsec encryption, RBAC, and control plane protection
- Flexible Deployment Modes: Supports both NX-OS and ACI for network programmability
The N9K-C93180YC-EX delivers the reliability and precision required for high-performance data center switching and cloud-scale network deployments.
