Nexus 9000 10/25/40G Data Center Switch
Product Description
The Cisco N9K-C93180LC-EX from Cisco Systems is a high-performance 10/25/40G data center switch from the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, designed for enterprise and cloud networks requiring ultra-low latency, high throughput, and flexible connectivity.
This switch provides 48 SFP+ 10/25G ports and 6 QSFP+ 40G uplinks, delivering a switching capacity of 6.4 Tbps, making it suitable for top-of-rack deployments in leaf-spine or spine-leaf data center architectures. Running Cisco NX-OS and supporting Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure), the N9K-C93180LC-EX enables policy-based automation, telemetry, and advanced network management.
Optimized for virtualization, cloud computing, AI/ML workloads, and high-performance applications, this switch delivers enterprise-grade reliability, energy efficiency, and compact 1RU form factor deployment.
Model Type
Multilayer Data Center Switch — 48× 10/25G + 6× 40G Ports
Category
Networking – Data Center Switch / Leaf-Spine
Key Features
48 SFP+ Ports (10/25G) + 6 QSFP+ Uplinks (40G) — Flexible high-density connectivity for servers and aggregation layers.
6.4 Tbps Switching Capacity — Ultra-low latency, high-throughput performance.
Cisco NX-OS & ACI Support — Automation, analytics, and policy-driven network management.
Advanced Telemetry & Analytics — Real-time monitoring and performance optimization.
Enterprise-Grade Reliability — Redundant power supplies and fans ensure continuous operation.
Compact 1RU Form Factor — Ideal for top-of-rack deployment in modern leaf-spine architectures.
Technical Specs at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Cisco N9K-C93180LC-EX |
| Series | Nexus 9000 |
| Port Count | 48× 10/25G SFP+ + 6× 40G QSFP+ |
| 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 & Cloud Data Centers — High-density connectivity for servers and aggregation layers.
Leaf-Spine Architectures — Scalable, resilient topologies for modern data centers.
Virtualized & Cloud Environments — Optimized for VMware, Hyper-V, and AI/ML workloads.
High-Performance Applications — Low-latency, high-throughput switch for mission-critical operations.
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