N9K-C93180YC-EX - Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches

Forty-eight SFP access ports and six QSFP28 uplinks

Cisco N9K-C93180YC-EX is the fixed Nexus 93180YC-EX switch with forty-eight 1/10/25-Gbps SFP access ports and six 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 uplinks. This YC configuration differs from the 93108TC-EX copper BASE-T model. Confirm the exact interface medium before choosing cables or substituting a nearby EX-series order.

Match optical modules to the intended port speed

Record the required speed, reach and peer connection for each access link and uplink. Use the Cisco optics compatibility matrix and the intended software release when selecting modules. A chassis port count does not establish that optics, breakout cables or the required operating licenses are included in a quotation.

Separate memory, storage and power specifications

The official specification lists a four-core CPU, 24 GB system memory and a 64 GB SSD. These are different resources and should not be combined into a single memory figure. The platform accepts up to two power supplies from the supported options; verify the installed power units and matching airflow rather than treating every supported option as included.

Plan around the published lifecycle dates

Cisco ended sale on August 9, 2022 and lists August 31, 2027 as the last support date. Support before that deadline remains subject to the applicable entitlement and contract. For a replacement or expansion project, check contract eligibility, software needs and migration suitability before committing to this EX-generation chassis.

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