Product Overview
Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is a high-capacity, fixed configuration data center switch that is suitable for cloud networks, enterprise networks, and service provider networks that require speed, scalability, and efficiency. It provides 25-Gbps access ports with 100-Gbps uplinks in a single system, offering the flexibility to scale up the current applications with minimized latency and investment protection. This switch provides the agility, programmability, and security of next-generation data center architecture, whether in Cisco ACI fabrics or on an NX-OS standalone basis.
Key Features and Benefits
Multipurpose high-density access.
The SFP28 48-port leverages combine 1/10/25 Gbps rate that allows you to connect nearly all workloads now and in the future, while also future-proofing your network.
Strong high-performance uplink
Use the 6 QSFP28 uplinks that are of 40/100 Gbps to support the increased east-west traffic and help achieve the seamless scaling of the spine and leaves.
Large-scale throughput and reduced latency
This switch is capable of supporting all the data center applications without any bottlenecks, with a switching capacity of up to 3.6 Tbps and a forwarding rate of 1.2 billion packets per second.
Carrier-grade timing and synchronization
Precision Time Protocol (PTP) and Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) support are also included, which makes it an ideal application in service providers and edge deployments that need reliable time synchronization.
Flexible operating models
Supports Cisco ACI fabric mode and NX-OS standalone mode to ensure that you are either policy-driven and automate all operations or operate your network more traditionally based on your environment.
Scalable and secure architecture
Scales to high VXLAN/EVPN overlays, huge route and MAC address tables, and security, including MACsec encryption, to guarantee scalability and data security.
Operational efficiency
Hot-swappable power, redundancy, front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options make its operation resilient and make it easier to maintain.
Technical Specifications
|
Feature |
Specification |
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Downlink Ports |
48 × 1/10/25-Gbps SFP28 |
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Uplink Ports |
6 × 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 |
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Switching Bandwidth |
Up to 3.6 Tbps |
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Forwarding Rate |
Up to 1.2 Bpps |
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Latency |
~1 microsecond |
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MAC Address Table |
Up to 512,000 entries |
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IPv4 Routes (LPM) |
Up to 1,792,000 |
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Form Factor |
1 RU fixed configuration |
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Dimensions (W × D × H) |
43.9 cm × 49.6 cm × 4.4 cm |
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Weight |
~9.52 kg (without PSU/fans) |
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Power Consumption |
~375 W typical; up to 600 W max |
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Cooling |
Redundant, hot-swappable fans (front-to-back or back-to-front airflow) |
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Power Supply Options |
Redundant, hot-swappable AC or DC |
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Environmental Tolerance |
Operating: 0–40 °C; Storage: –40 to 70 °C; Humidity: up to 95% (non-condensing) |
Product Information
Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 is specifically designed for contexts where high throughput and the ability to connect flexibly are of paramount importance. Its 48 SFP28 downlinks are compatible with migration of 10-Gbps to 25-Gbps workloads, and the six 100-Gbps uplinks ensure high bandwidth of the spine connectivity. It has rich Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, VXLAN/EVPN support, and programmability based on open APIs, which makes it easier to integrate and automate into the workflows of any modern data center.
Its sophisticated timing protocols are useful to the service providers, and the scalable size of tables and auto-scaling policies of Cisco ACI are valuable to enterprises. Operational resilience is also a priority of the switch, as there are redundant power supplies, fan trays, and flexible airflow settings that allow it to adapt to the unique design of any data center.