Description
Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX 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-FX is a high-performance 1-Rack-Unit (1RU) fixed-configuration data center switch designed for high-density server, storage, and fabric networking. It provides 48x 1/10/25G SFP28 ports and 6x 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports. The downlink ports also support 16G and 32G Fibre Channel operation, providing flexible unified Ethernet and storage connectivity. The switch delivers up to 3.6 Tbps of switching bandwidth and 1.2 billion packets per second of forwarding performance.
Licensing & Software Options
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX 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.
* Unified Fibre Channel Support
The 48 downlink ports can also support 16 Gigabit and 32 Gigabit Fibre Channel connectivity for converged server and storage environments.
* 40G / 100G Uplinks
Includes 6 QSFP28 uplink ports supporting high-bandwidth 40 Gigabit and 100 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
* High-Performance Switching
Delivers up to 3.6 Tbps of switching bandwidth and up to 1.2 billion packets per second of forwarding performance.
* Redundant Cooling
Uses 4 field-replaceable dual-rotor 30CFM fan modules and can continue operating with at least 3 operational fan modules.
* Flexible Power Options
Supports 500W AC, 930W DC, and 1200W universal HVAC/HVDC power supplies with two power supply positions for operation and redundancy.
Specifications
| Product SKU | N9K-C93180YC-FX |
| Switch Form Factor | 1 Rack Unit (1RU) Fixed Configuration |
| Downlink Ports | 48x 1/10/25G SFP28 |
| Fibre Channel Support | 16G / 32G Fibre Channel on Downlink Ports |
| Uplink Ports | 6x 40/100G QSFP28 |
| Switching Bandwidth | Up to 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Performance | Up to 1.2 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 | 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg) without fans or power supplies |
| CPU | 6 Cores |
| System Memory | Up to 32GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB SSD |
| Packet Buffer | 40MB |
| Cooling / Fan Assembly | 4x Field-Replaceable Dual-Rotor 30CFM Fan Modules; Minimum 3 Operational |
| 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 |
| 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 | 260W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 425W |
| Management Port | 1x RJ-45 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.
