Nexus 9000 160G Multilayer Data Center Switch
Product Description
The Cisco N9K-C92160YC-X from Cisco Systems is a high-performance data center multigigabit switch from the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, designed for enterprise and cloud-scale network environments requiring high throughput, low latency, and advanced programmability.
This switch features 48 ports of 40/100G QSFP+ and up to 6.4 Tbps switching capacity, making it ideal for top-of-rack or leaf-spine deployments in modern data centers. Running Cisco NX-OS and supporting Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure), the N9K-C92160YC-X enables automation, policy-based management, and seamless integration into software-defined networks.
Optimized for virtualization, high-performance computing, and cloud applications, this switch delivers enterprise-grade reliability, advanced telemetry, and energy-efficient operation for mission-critical data center workloads.
Model Type
Multilayer Data Center Switch — 48× 40/100G QSFP+ Ports
Category
Networking – Data Center Switch / Leaf-Spine
Key Features
48 QSFP+ Ports (40/100G) — High-density 40/100G connectivity for servers and aggregation layers.
6.4 Tbps Switching Capacity — Provides low-latency, high-throughput performance for demanding workloads.
Cisco NX-OS & ACI Support — Enables automation, analytics, and policy-based network management.
Advanced Telemetry & Analytics — Real-time monitoring for performance optimization and troubleshooting.
Enterprise-Grade Reliability — Redundant power supplies and fans for nonstop operations.
Compact 1RU Form Factor — Top-of-rack deployment for leaf-spine architectures.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco N9K-C92160YC-X |
| Series | Nexus 9000 |
| Port Count | 48 QSFP+ (40/100G) |
| Switching Capacity | 6.4 Tbps |
| Software | Cisco NX-OS, ACI-ready |
| Form Factor | 1RU rack-mount switch |
| Deployment | Enterprise data center / cloud |
| Use Case | High-performance leaf-spine or top-of-rack switching |
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Data Center Networks — High-bandwidth server connectivity and aggregation.
Cloud & Virtualized Environments — Supports low-latency, high-throughput workloads.
Leaf-Spine Architectures — Ideal for scalable and resilient data center topologies.
High-Performance Computing — Optimized for HPC clusters, analytics, and AI workloads.
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