Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX3 48-Port 1/10/25G SFP28 Data Center Switch with 6-Port 40/100G QSFP28 Uplinks
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Designed for leaf-and-spine data center architectures
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Supports high-density 10G/25G server connectivity
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40G/100G uplinks for spine, aggregation and high-speed interconnects
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512,000 maximum MAC address entries
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Up to 1,792,000 IPv4 LPM routes
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Up to 896,000 IPv6 LPM routes
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Up to 16,000 VRF instances
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Up to 128-way ECMP
Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX3 48-Port 1/10/25G SFP28 Data Center Switch
High-density 1RU Cisco Nexus 9000 Series data center switch with 48 × 1/10/25G SFP28 ports, 6 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks, 3.6 Tbps bandwidth and 1.2 Bpps forwarding performance.
Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is a high-performance, fixed-port data center switch designed for modern enterprise, cloud, service-provider and high-density data center networks. Its compact 1RU form factor combines high-density 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity with high-speed 40/100 Gigabit uplinks, making it well suited for leaf-and-spine data center architectures.
The switch provides 48 SFP28 downlink ports supporting 1G, 10G and 25G Ethernet connectivity. Six additional QSFP28 uplink ports support 40G and 100G Ethernet, providing flexible high-bandwidth connectivity toward spine, aggregation and core network layers.
With up to 3.6 Tbps of bandwidth and 1.2 billion packets per second (1.2 Bpps) forwarding performance, the N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is designed for demanding data center workloads requiring high throughput, scalability and predictable network performance.
Key Features
48 × SFP28 Ports
High-density 1/10/25G Ethernet connectivity for servers, storage and data center workloads.
6 × QSFP28 Uplinks
Supports 40G and 100G Ethernet connectivity for high-speed spine and aggregation links.
3.6 Tbps Bandwidth
High switching bandwidth for demanding enterprise and cloud data center environments.
1.2 Bpps Forwarding
High packet-forwarding performance for latency-sensitive and bandwidth-intensive workloads.
Compact 1RU Design
Fixed-port architecture provides high port density while conserving valuable rack space.
Data Center Optimized
Designed for leaf-spine architectures, server connectivity and high-speed data center networks.
High-Density Port Architecture
48 × 1/10/25G SFP28 Downlink Ports
The N9K-C93180YC-FX3 provides 48 SFP28 ports capable of supporting 1G, 10G and 25G Ethernet. This flexible speed configuration allows organizations to connect different generations of servers and network equipment while providing a migration path toward higher-speed 25G connectivity.
6 × 40/100G QSFP28 Uplink Ports
Six QSFP28 ports provide high-speed 40G and 100G Ethernet connectivity. These ports can be used for spine connections, aggregation links, core connectivity, data center interconnects and other high-bandwidth network applications.
High-Performance Data Center Switching
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is engineered for high-density data center environments where large numbers of high-speed Ethernet connections must operate efficiently. Its 3.6 Tbps switching bandwidth and 1.2 Bpps forwarding rate provide the performance required for modern server, storage, virtualization and cloud networking environments.
The combination of 25G downlinks and 100G uplinks enables efficient aggregation of high-speed server connections into leaf-and-spine data center architectures.
Designed for Leaf-and-Spine Data Center Networks
The N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is well suited to modern leaf-and-spine network architectures. Its 48 high-density SFP28 ports can be deployed as server-facing interfaces, while the six QSFP28 ports provide high-bandwidth connections toward spine or aggregation switches.
- 25G server and application connectivity
- 10G legacy server connectivity
- 1G Ethernet connectivity where required
- 40G spine and aggregation connections
- 100G high-speed spine and core connections
- High-density cloud and virtualization environments
- Enterprise and service-provider data center deployments
Scalability and Network Capacity
The N9K-C93180YC-FX3 provides substantial hardware scalability for large Layer 2 and Layer 3 data center deployments. Depending on the supported software features and licensing, the platform provides high route, MAC, VLAN, VRF and ECMP scalability.
| Scalability Feature | Maximum / Supported Capacity |
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| MAC Address Entries | Up to 512,000 |
| IPv4 LPM Routes | Up to 1,792,000 |
| IPv4 Host Entries | Up to 1,792,000 |
| IPv6 LPM Routes | Up to 896,000 |
| IPv6 Host Entries | Up to 1,792,000 |
| Multicast Routes | Up to 128,000 |
| IGMP Snooping Groups | Up to 32,000 |
| VLANs | Up to 4,096 |
| VRF Instances | Up to 16,000 |
| ECMP Paths | Up to 128-way |
| Port Channels | Up to 512 |
| Links per Port Channel | Up to 32 |
Management and Connectivity Interfaces
In addition to its high-density data interfaces, the N9K-C93180YC-FX3 includes dedicated management and console connectivity for configuration, monitoring and operational management.
- 1 × 10/100/1000BASE-T Management Port
- 1 × RS-232 Console Port
- 1 × USB Port
- Cisco NX-OS software support
- Data center network management and monitoring capabilities
Precision Timing for Data Center Edge Deployments
The N9K-C93180YC-FX3 supports standard PTP Telecom profiles together with SyncE and PTP boundary clock functionality. These capabilities make the platform suitable for supported telecommunications and data center edge environments where precise network timing is required.
Cisco Nexus 2000 Fabric Extender Support
The N9K-C93180YC-FX3 supports Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders, allowing organizations to extend the data center access layer and simplify network deployment. Up to 16 Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders are supported on this platform according to Cisco's hardware scalability specifications.
Cooling, Power and Rack Deployment
The N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is built in a compact 1RU rack-mountable form factor for efficient data center deployment. The platform uses replaceable fan modules and supports port-side intake or exhaust airflow configurations.
- 1RU fixed-port switch design
- Four user-replaceable fan modules
- Port-side intake and exhaust airflow options
- Multiple Cisco N9000 power-supply options
- Designed for standard data center rack environments
Ideal Applications
High-density switching for enterprise server, application and storage environments.
High-speed 25G server connectivity with 100G uplinks for cloud and virtualization platforms.
Designed for modern scalable leaf-and-spine data center architectures.
Suitable for environments requiring high-speed Ethernet connectivity and high throughput.
40G and 100G QSFP28 connectivity supports high-bandwidth aggregation and spine links.
PTP, SyncE and boundary-clock capabilities support applicable precision-timing deployments.
Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX3 – Enterprise Data Center Switching
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX3 provides a high-density combination of 1/10/25G SFP28 server-facing ports and 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks in a compact 1RU platform. With 3.6 Tbps bandwidth, 1.2 Bpps forwarding, extensive hardware scalability and support for precision timing technologies, it is a strong choice for modern enterprise, cloud and high-performance data center networks.
Its flexible port speeds, high-density architecture and high-speed uplink capability make the N9K-C93180YC-FX3 suitable for organizations migrating from 10G toward 25G server connectivity and from 40G toward 100G data center networking.
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX3 48-Port 1/10/25G SFP28 Data Center Switch with 6-Port 40/100G QSFP28 Uplinks |
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| Weight | 9.800000 |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps |
| Memory | 32 GB | 128 GB SSD |
| Interface | SFP28 / QSFP28 |
| Ethernet | 1G / 10G / 25G / 40G / 100G Ethernet |
| I/O Port | 48 × 1/10/25G SFP28 + 6 × 40/100G QSFP28 |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| Cpu | 4-Core CPU |
| Network/Network Standard | IEEE 802.3 Ethernet Standards |
| Operating Channels | 50–60 Hz |
| Dimensions | 4.4 × 44.5 × 40.9 cm |
| Manufacturer | Cisco |
| Color | Silver |
| Country of Origin | United States |
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