🌐 Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX3 Switch

The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is a 1RU, high-density 10/25/40/100G data center switch that combines performance, scalability, and programmability. Part of the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, this model is designed for next-generation data centers, cloud environments, and enterprise core or aggregation layers.

⭐ Key Features

• 48 × 1/10/25G SFP28 ports

• 6 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplink ports

• Switching capacity: Up to 3.6 Tbps

• Forwarding rate: Up to 2.6 Bpps

• VXLAN, EVPN, and segment routing support for modern fabric architectures

• Ultra-low latency (<1 μs) – ideal for mission-critical workloads

• Hot-swappable dual redundant power supplies and fans

• Programmability: NX-OS or Cisco ACI mode for flexible operations

📊 Technical Specifications

Hardware

• Ports: 48 × 1/10/25G SFP28 + 6 × 40/100G QSFP28

• Switching Capacity: 3.6 Tbps

• Forwarding Rate: 2.6 billion packets per second (Bpps)

• Form Factor: 1RU

• Power: Dual redundant, hot-swappable

• Cooling: Hot-swappable redundant fans

Software & Features

• OS Options: Cisco NX-OS or ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure)

• Overlay Support: VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS

• Automation & Programmability:

  • REST APIs, NETCONF, YANG models

  • Python scripting on-box

  • Integration with Cisco DCNM and Nexus Dashboard

• Security:

  • MACsec (link-level encryption)

  • Secure Boot and runtime defenses

  • Role-based access control (RBAC)

Physical

• Dimensions (H × W × D): 1.73 × 17.3 × 22.5 in (4.4 × 43.9 × 57.2 cm)

• Weight: ~28 lbs (12.7 kg)

🚀 Why Choose the N9K-C93180YC-FX3?

• High-density 25G access with 100G uplinks for future-ready data centers.

• Flexible deployment – works in NX-OS or ACI mode.

• Cloud-scale capabilities with VXLAN EVPN support.

• Operational efficiency – hot-swappable, redundant design.

• Programmable and automated for modern IT operations.

✅ The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is a powerful and flexible 25G access switch with 100G uplinks, perfect for data center spine-leaf architectures, cloud deployments, and enterprise applications.