Nexus 9000 100/40G Data Center Switch
Product Description
The Cisco N9K-C93180YC-EX from Cisco Systems is a high-performance 100/40G data center switch from the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, designed for enterprise and cloud networks that require high throughput, low latency, and flexible connectivity.
This switch provides 48 ports of 10/25G SFP+ and 6 ports of 40/100G QSFP+ uplinks, delivering a total switching capacity of 6.4 Tbps, making it ideal 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-C93180YC-EX enables policy-based automation, advanced telemetry, and network management for modern data center environments.
Optimized for virtualization, AI/ML workloads, cloud computing, and high-performance applications, this switch provides enterprise-grade reliability, energy efficiency, and a compact 1RU form factor.
Model Type
Multilayer Data Center Switch — 48× 10/25G + 6× 40/100G Ports
Category
Networking – Data Center Switch / Leaf-Spine
Key Features
48 SFP+ Ports (10/25G) + 6 QSFP+ Uplinks (40/100G) — 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, telemetry, and policy-driven network management.
Advanced Telemetry & Analytics — Real-time monitoring for performance optimization and troubleshooting.
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-C93180YC-EX |
| Series | Nexus 9000 |
| Port Count | 48× 10/25G SFP+ + 6× 40/100G 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 and resilient topologies for modern data centers.
Virtualized & Cloud Environments — Optimized for VMware, Hyper-V, AI/ML, and analytics workloads.
High-Performance Applications — Low-latency, high-throughput switch for mission-critical operations.
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