Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-EX High-Density Data Center Switch

The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-EX is a high-performance, fixed-configuration switch designed for data center deployments. With its 48 SFP+ ports supporting 1/10/25-Gbps speeds and 6 QSFP28 uplink ports supporting 40/100-Gbps, it offers flexibility and scalability to meet evolving network demands. The switch delivers a switching capacity of 3.6 Tbps and a forwarding rate of 2.6 billion packets per second, ensuring low-latency and high-throughput performance. Its compact 1U form factor, combined with dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and flexible airflow options, makes it suitable for various data center environments. Running on Cisco’s NX-OS, it supports advanced features for both Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, making it an ideal choice for modern, high-density data centers.

Key Features & Enterprise Benefits (Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-EX)

• High-Density Multi-Speed Ports:
  • The switch includes 48 downlink ports configurable at 1/10/25 Gbps and 6 uplink ports supporting 40/100 Gbps, ensuring flexible migration paths. In addition, the design allows organizations to future-proof deployments as traffic demands grow.
• Exceptional Performance & Capacity:
  • With 3.6 Tbps bandwidth and up to 2.8 Bpps forwarding rate, the N9K-C93180YC-EX guarantees wire-speed performance across all ports. Therefore, enterprises can achieve deterministic low latency (<1 µs) for high-speed data flows, critical for HPC, finance, and cloud applications.
• Built for Automation & Scalability:
  • Supporting both NX-OS and Cisco ACI, the switch integrates seamlessly into VXLAN EVPN fabrics and multi-site deployments. Furthermore, policy-driven automation reduces manual intervention, enabling consistent and secure operations across large-scale networks.

Use Cases:

• Cloud Service Providers: Deliver scalable, high-throughput connectivity for multi-tenant clouds.
• Enterprise Data Centers: Modernize leaf-spine fabrics with flexible port speeds and automation.
• High-Performance Computing (HPC): Low-latency, high-packet-density environments benefit from wire-speed switching.
• Virtualized Networks: Fully compatible with VXLAN EVPN overlays and ACI/SAN fabric integration.

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