N9K-93180YC-FX – 48 SFP Ports – 6 x 100G uplinks – DataCenter Switch

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N9K-93180YC-FX Description

The Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX switch (also known as N9K-C93180YC-FX or Nexus 9300-FX series) delivers ultra-low latency and 3.6Tbps wire-rate performance in a compact 1 RU form factor. Engineered for next-generation data centers, the 93180YC-FX supports 48 1/10/25 Gbps SFP+ downlinks and six 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 uplinks, while providing advanced MACsec encryption, comprehensive Layer 2/3 feature sets, and programmable NX-OS software for seamless integration with Cisco ACI and VXLAN EVPN fabrics.

Product Highlights

Ports
Switching Capacity
Forwarding Rate

Quick Specs

Parameter

Specification

Ports

48 × 1/10/25-Gbps SFP+ downlinks; 6 × 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 uplinks

Switching Capacity

3.6 Tbps

Forwarding Rate

1.2 bpps

Latency

< 1 µs

CPU

6-core processor

System Memory

Up to 32 GB

System Buffer

40 MB

Management Port

1 × RJ-45 (Mgmt0)

Power (Max)

425 W

Dimensions (HxWxD)

1.72″ × 17.3″ × 22.5″ (4.4 × 43.9 × 57.1 cm)

Fans

4 removable modules

MTBF

238,470 hours

Key Features

High-Density Connectivity

48 1/10/25 Gbps SFP+ downlinks and 6 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 uplinks for scalable data center Top of Rack deployments

Ultra-Low Latency & High Throughput

< 1 µs latency with 3.6 Tbps switching capacity and 1.2 billion pps forwarding

Wire-Rate MACsec Encryption

Encrypt traffic at layer 2 on all ports for secure east-west data flows

Cloud-Scale Architecture

Native support for Cisco ACI and VXLAN EVPN, plus segment routing and BGP for automated, policy-based fabrics

Intelligent Buffer Management

Approximate Fair Dropping (AFD) and Elephant Trap (ETRAP) optimize performance under congestion

Comprehensive Scalability

Up to 1.79 million IPv4/IPv6 routes, 512 K MAC addresses, 16 000 VRFs, and 64 ECMP paths

Applications Scenarios

Hyperscale Cloud Data Centers

High-density 25 Gbps leaf switching for cloud-scale server connectivity

Enterprise Core/Distribution

Low-latency, high-capacity aggregation for mission-critical apps

Converged LAN/SAN

Unified switching for Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet in storage-rich environments

Nexus 9300 100GE Fiber Switches Comparison

Parameter

Nexus 93180YC-EX

Nexus 93180YC-FX

Nexus 93180YC-FX3

Nexus 93240YC-FX2

Nexus 93360YC-FX2

Nexus 93400LD-H1

Usage

ACI leaf, top of rack, FEX aggregation, powered by Cloud Scale

ACI leaf, top of rack, FEX aggregation, powered by Cloud Scale

ACI leaf, top of rack, FEX aggregation, powered by Cloud Scale

ACI leaf, top of rack, FEX aggregation, powered by Cloud Scale

ACI leaf, top of rack, FEX aggregation, powered by Cloud Scale

ACI leaf, NX-OS, top of rack, powered by Cloud Scale

Form Factor

1 RU

1 RU

1 RU

1.2 RU

2 RU

1 RU

Throughput (Tbps)

3.6

3.6

3.6

4.8

7.2

8

1/10GE Fiber Ports

48

48

48

48

96

48

25GE Ports

48

48

48

48

96

48

40GE Ports

6

6

6

12

12

4

100GE Ports

6

6

6

12

12

16

Latency (μs)

~1

~1

~1

~1

~1

~2

Buffer (MB)

40

40

40

40

40

40

Power Supply (W) (2/switch)

650

500

650

1100

1200

1400

Typical Power (W)

210

260

375

298

210

394

SyncE & Hybrid PTP

n/a

n/a

Yes (ITU-T G8275.1/G8275.2*)

n/a

n/a

Yes (PTP with Class C 1588)

Minimum Software Version

NXOS-703I4.2/ACI-N9KDK9-11.3

NXOS-703I7.1/ACI-N9KDK9-12.2A

NXOS-10.1.1/9.3.7 ACI-15.1.3/5.1.3

NXOS-703I7.3/ACI-N9KDK9-14.0

NXOS-9.3.1/ACI-14.1.2/4.1.2

NXOS-CS-10.4.2F

Nexus N9K-93180YC-FX Front Panel

N9K-93180YC-FX

1

Two power supplies (one used for operations and one used for redundancy) (AC power supplies shown) with power supply slot 1 on the left and slot 2 on the right.

5

L1 (software defined port)

2

Four fan modules with fan slot 1 on the left and fan slot 4 on the right

6

Out-of-band management port (RJ-45 port)

3

L2 (software defined port)

7

USB port used for saving or copying functions

4

Console port (RS232 port)

8

Out-of-band management port (RJ-45 port)

Nexus N9K-93180YC-FX Rear Panel

N9K-93180YC-FX

1

Chassis LEDs (Beacon [BCN], Status [STS], and Environment [ENV])

3

6 40/100-Gigabit QSFP28 optical ports for uplink connections to

2

48 10/25-Gigabit SFP28 ports to

Specifications

Parameter Value Parameter Value
Form Factor 1-RU chassis Ports (Downlink/Uplink) 48 × 1/10/25 Gbps SFP+; 6 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28
Switching Capacity 3.6 Tbps Forwarding Rate 1.2 bpps
Latency < 1 µs CPU 6 cores
System Memory Up to 32 GB SSD Drive 128 GB
System Buffer 40 MB Management Port 1 × RJ-45 (OOB)
USB Ports 1 × USB 2.0 Serial Port 1 × RS-232
Power Supplies Up to 2 (500 W AC, 930 W DC, 1200 W HVAC/HVDC) Typical Power 260 W (AC/DC)
Maximum Power 425 W (AC/DC) Input Voltage (AC) 100–240 V; HVAC 200–277 V
Input Voltage (DC) –48 to –60 V; HVDC –240 to –380 V Frequency 50–60 Hz
Fans & Airflow 4 modules; port-side intake/exhaust Dimensions (HxWxD) 1.72 × 17.3 × 22.5 in (4.4 × 43.9 × 57.1 cm)
Weight (Chassis) 17.4 lb (7.9 kg) Acoustic Noise 57 dBA (40%), 68.9 dBA (70%), 77.4 dBA (100%)
MTBF 238,470 hours Operating Temp. 32–104 °F (0–40 °C)
Non-operating Temp. –40–158 °F (–40–70 °C) Operating Humidity 5–95% non-condensing
Altitude 0–13,123 ft (0–4000 m) IPv4 LPM Routes 1,792,000 entries
IPv4 Host Entries 1,792,000 entries IPv6 LPM Routes 896,000 entries
IPv6 Host Entries 1,792,000 entries MAC Address Entries 512,000 entries
Multicast Routes 128,000 routes IGMP Snooping Groups 8,000 shipping; 32,000 max
Fabric Extenders Up to 16 Cisco Nexus 2000 ACL Entries 5,000 ingress; 2,000 egress
VLANs 4,096 VRF Instances 1,000 shipping; 16,000 max
ECMP Paths 64 Port Channels 512
Links per Port Channel 32 SPAN Sessions 4
RPVST VLANs 3,967 HSRP Groups 490
NAT Entries 1,023 MST Instances 64
Queues 8 hardware queues

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    Reliable vendor for these parts. We keep coming back.

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    They got the job done. No nonsense.

    Keaton Bell
    Posted on 03/06/2024
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    5.0

    Line rate on all ports, fan noise is low.

Questions & Answers

  • What is the maximum switching capacity of Cisco Nexus N9K-93180YC-FX?

    Up to 3.6 Tbps.

  • How many 10/25/40/100G ports are available?

    48 x 10/25G, 6 x 40/100G.

  • Is this switch designed for data center spine-leaf architectures?

    Yes, it is specifically designed for use as part of spine-leaf data center topologies, providing high-density, low-latency switching.

  • Does the N9K-93180YC-FX support VXLAN and EVPN features?

    Yes, advanced data center features such as VXLAN and EVPN are fully supported for scalable, modern network designs.

  • What is the recommended airflow direction for installation?

    Front-to-back or back-to-front, model dependent.

  • Are all ports non-blocking and line-rate?

    Yes, every port provides non-blocking, line-rate performance, supporting maximum throughput without congestion.

  • Is automation via NX-OS and APIs supported?

    Yes, network automation is supported through NX-OS and industry-standard APIs, making it suitable for programmable data centers.

  • How does this model compare to the N9K-93108TC-FX?

    Higher port speed and density.

  • Is hot-swapping supported?

    Yes, the switch supports hot-swapping for power supplies and fans, allowing replacement without service interruption.

  • What monitoring and analytics are available?

    Comprehensive via NX-OS and Data Center Network Manager.

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