Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-EX Layer 3 Switch – 48 x 1/10/25-GbE + 6 x 40/100-GbE Ports
N9K-C93180YC-EXCisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-EX Layer 3 Switch – 48 x 1/10/25-GbE + 6 x 40/100-GbE Ports
N9K-C93180YC-EX Overview
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-EX is a high-performance, compact, and scalable data center switch designed for next-generation enterprise and cloud environments. Featuring 48 ports of 1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet and 6 ports of 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet, this fixed switch provides low latency, wire-speed Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, and support for extensive programmability and automation with Cisco NX-OS or ACI mode.
Ideal for top-of-rack (ToR) deployment, it supports diverse workloads ranging from traditional enterprise to virtualized and containerized environments.
N9K-C93180YC-EX Specification
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | N9K-C93180YC-EX |
| Product Type | Fixed-configuration Layer 3 Switch |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 2.6 Bpps |
| Ports | 48 x 1/10/25-GbE SFP28 + 6 x 40/100-GbE QSFP28 |
| Port Speed Support | Auto-negotiation for 10G / 25G and 40G / 100G |
| Latency | ~1 microsecond |
| MAC Address Table | Up to 288K entries |
| Buffer | 40 MB shared buffer |
| Layer Support | Layer 2 and Layer 3 |
| OS Support | Cisco NX-OS or ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) |
| Redundancy | Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans |
| Power Supplies | 2x 650W AC (or DC options available) |
| Airflow Options | Port-side intake or exhaust (normal or reversed airflow) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.6 in (43.7 x 439.4 x 574.6 mm) |
| Rack Units | 1 RU |
| Weight | Approx. 25.5 lbs (11.6 kg) |
| Typical Power Consumption | ~350W (varies by configuration) |
| Features | VXLAN, EVPN, PTP, MPLS (with license), QoS, ACLs, Multicast |
| Management | CLI, SNMP, REST, Python, Puppet, Ansible |
| Warranty | Cisco Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty |
N9K-C93180YC-EX Warranty
 | Low Price Guarantee |  | Quality Assurance |
 | Free CCIE Expert Technical Support |  | Commodity Refund Guarantee |
 | Diversified and Flexible Transportation Services |  | Standard Policy |
