N9K-C93180YC-EXSwitches

The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-EX is a 1U fixed-form-factor switch designed for high-density, low-latency applications in data centers and enterprise networks. It supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, providing flexibility for various deployment scenarios.

🔧 Technical Specifications

• Ports:

  • 48 x 1/10/25-Gbps SFP+ ports

  • 6 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 uplink ports

• Switching Capacity: 3.6 Tbps

• Forwarding Rate: Over 2.6 billion packets per second (bpps)

• Latency: Less than 1 microsecond

• CPU: 4-core processor

• Memory:

  • 24 GB system memory

  • 64 GB SSD storage

• System Buffer: 40 MB

• Management Ports:

  • 1 x RJ-45

  • 1 x SFP

• USB Ports: 1

• Serial Ports: 1 RS-232

• Power Supplies:

  • Up to 2 x 650W AC, 930W DC, or 1200W HVAC/HVDC

• Typical Power Consumption: 210W

• Maximum Power Consumption: 470W

• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable

• Dimensions: 1.73 x 17.5 x 11.3 inches (4.4 x 44.5 x 28.8 cm)

• Weight: Approximately 7.27 lbs (3.3 kg)

• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)

• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

✅ Key Features

• High-Performance Uplinks: The 6 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 uplink ports provide high-bandwidth connectivity options for spine-leaf architectures.

• Flexible Downlink Ports: The 48 x 1/10/25-Gbps SFP+ ports offer flexibility for various server and storage connections.

• Low Latency: With less than 1 microsecond latency, it is suitable for high-frequency trading and real-time analytics applications.

• High Switching Capacity: The 3.6 Tbps switching capacity ensures the switch can handle large volumes of traffic without bottlenecks.

• Advanced Features: Supports features like VXLAN, EVPN, and ACI for modern data center deployments.