N3K-C36180YC-R - Cisco Nexus 3000 Series

N3K-C36180YC-R Hardware Identity

N3K-C36180YC-R is the order identifier for the Cisco Nexus 36180YC-R, a fixed 1-RU mixed-speed switch in the Nexus 3600 Series. Cisco documents 48 1/10/25G SFP ports and 6 40G QSFP or 100G QSFP28 ports. Optics, cables, licenses and modular components are included only when itemized in the quote.

Mixed-speed leaf conversion

Classify the forty-eight downlinks by 1G, 10G and 25G operation and the six uplinks by 40G or 100G service. Store the transceiver, FEC, breakout and peer settings with each circuit because a physically compatible module does not guarantee a valid speed combination. The R model needs an explicit airflow decision, and Cisco requires both supplies to use the same AC or DC type. Build a rack-level thermal and power record, then model oversubscription during an uplink maintenance event rather than only in the normal six-uplink state.

Acceptance test

Exercise at least one circuit at every planned speed, validate FEC and optics, remove one uplink, and confirm the remaining fabric path and matched power supplies.

Software and lifecycle control

Validate the exact NX-OS release, fan orientation and matching AC or DC power-supply pair documented for the platform.

Quote checks

• Match the chassis PID, serial, airflow and power option to the received unit.
• List every transceiver, cable, breakout, license and support entitlement separately.
• Record the approved NX-OS or ACI mode, image checksum and rollback path.
• Preserve the port map, peer ownership and failure-test evidence with the asset.

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Official source: Cisco Nexus 3000 NX-OS 10.6(3)F Release Notes.