Description
Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-EX Fixed Switch
48x 1/10/25G SFP28 + 6x 40/100G QSFP28 | 3.6 Tbps | Cloud Scale Architecture | 1RU Fixed Switch
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-EX is a high-performance 1-Rack-Unit (1RU) fixed-configuration data center switch designed for high-density fiber networking. It provides 48x 1/10/25G SFP28 ports and 6x 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports. Delivering up to 3.6 Tbps of switching bandwidth and over 2.6 billion packets per second of forwarding performance, the N9K-C93180YC-EX is designed for server, storage, leaf, aggregation, and high-performance data center network deployments.
Licensing & Software Options
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-EX supports Cisco NX-OS and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) deployment options. Software licensing should be selected according to the networking, automation, visibility, and fabric capabilities required.
- NX-OS Essentials: Provides foundational networking capabilities for supported NX-OS deployments.
- NX-OS Advantage: Adds advanced networking capabilities for more complex environments.
- ACI Essentials: Provides essential Cisco ACI capabilities for supported fabric deployments.
- ACI Advantage: Provides additional Cisco ACI networking and fabric functionality.
Key Technical Features
* High-Density SFP28 Connectivity
Provides 48 SFP28 downlink ports supporting 1 Gigabit, 10 Gigabit, and 25 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
* 40G / 100G QSFP28 Uplinks
Includes 6 QSFP28 uplink ports supporting native 40 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, with additional supported operating speeds available through compatible configurations.
* High-Performance Switching
Delivers up to 3.6 Tbps of switching bandwidth and over 2.6 billion packets per second of forwarding performance.
* Field-Replaceable Cooling
Uses 4 field-replaceable dual-rotor 30CFM fan modules with port-side intake or port-side exhaust airflow configurations.
* Flexible Power Options
Supports 500W and 650W AC, 930W DC, and 1200W universal HVAC/HVDC power supplies with two power supply positions for operation and redundancy.
* Flexible Data Center Deployment
Designed for Top-of-Rack, Middle-of-Rack, End-of-Rack, Cisco NX-OS, and ACI data center deployments.
Specifications
| Product SKU | N9K-C93180YC-EX |
| Switch Form Factor | 1 Rack Unit (1RU) Fixed Configuration |
| Downlink Ports | 48x 1/10/25G SFP28 |
| Uplink Ports | 6x 40/100G QSFP28 |
| Switching Bandwidth | Up to 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Performance | Over 2.6 Bpps |
| Physical Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 inches H x W x D (4.4 x 43.9 x 57.1 cm) |
| Chassis Weight | 17.2 lbs (7.8 kg) without fans or power supplies |
| CPU | 4 Cores |
| System Memory | 24GB |
| Internal Storage | 64GB SSD |
| Packet Buffer | 40MB |
| Cooling / Fan Assembly | 4x Field-Replaceable Dual-Rotor 30CFM Fan Modules |
| Compatible Intake Fan | NXA-FAN-30CFM-B |
| Compatible Exhaust Fan | NXA-FAN-30CFM-F |
| 500W AC Power Supplies | NXA-PAC-500W-PI, NXA-PAC-500W-PE |
| 650W AC Power Supplies | NXA-PAC-650W-PI, NXA-PAC-650W-PE |
| 930W DC Power Supplies | NXA-PDC-930W-PI, NXA-PDC-930W-PE |
| 1200W Universal Power Supply | N9K-PUV-1200W - HVAC/HVDC Bidirectional Airflow |
| Power Supply Bays | 2 Power Supply Bays, 1 Operational + 1 Redundant |
| Typical Power Consumption | 210W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 470W |
| Management Ports | 1x RJ-45 Management Port + 1x SFP Management Port |
| Console / USB | 1x RS-232 Console Port + 1x USB Port |
| Expansion Modules | None - Fixed-Port Chassis |
*All images are stock photos. Actual product will vary depending on the options chosen.
