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Cisco N9K-C93180LC-EX | Nexus 9300-EX 24-Port 40/50G Switch, 6x 100G QSFP28, Layer 3

N9K-C93180LC-EX

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Description

The Cisco N9K-C93180LC-EX is a high-performance 1RU data center switch designed for demanding cloud-scale environments. It delivers 3.6 Tbps of switching capacity across 24 fixed 40/50-Gbps QSFP+ downlink ports and 6 flexible 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 uplink ports. Built on Cisco Cloud Scale technology with advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, this switch is ideal for top-of-rack deployments in enterprise data centers and hybrid cloud architectures.

Features

Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC technology for high-density data center environments
- Sub-microsecond latency for latency-sensitive applications
- Flexible port speeds: 40/50-Gbps on QSFP+ ports, 40/100-Gbps on QSFP28 uplinks
- Line-rate Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching
- Virtual PortChannel (vPC) technology for high availability
- Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) support for network virtualization
- Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN) capabilities
- Source-Specific Multicast (SSM) and multicast routing (up to 32,000 routes)
- Advanced ACL support: 4,000 ingress / 2,000 egress per slice
- VLAN support: 4,096 VLANs (127 reserved)
- VRF instances: 1,000 (expandable to 16,000)
- In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) for zero-downtime maintenance
- NPV Gateway mode support
- Cisco Tetration Analytics telemetry at line rate with zero packet latency impact
- Hot-swappable fans and power supplies
- Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options
- Comprehensive network management via CLI, web GUI, SNMP, and APIs
- Industry certifications: UL, CE, CSA, NEBS, FCC, RoHS compliant

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All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

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Technical Specifications

24x 40/50-Gbps QSFP+ downlink ports
- 6x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 uplink ports (ports 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32)
- Total switching capacity: 3.6 Tbps
- Forwarding rate: 2.6 billion packets per second (Bpps)
- MAC address table: 512,000 entries
- System memory: 24 GB
- System buffer: 40 MB
- Flash storage: 64 GB SSD
- Management ports: 1x RJ-45, 1x SFP+, 1x USB, 1x RS-232 console
- Power supply options: 500W AC, 930W DC, or 1200W HVAC/HVDC (up to 2, hot-swappable)
- Typical power consumption: 210W
- Maximum power consumption: 470W
- Fans: 4x hot-swappable, 30CFM
- Form factor: 1RU rack-mountable
- Dimensions: 17.3 x 22.5 x 1.7 inches (439 x 572 x 43 mm)
- Weight: 17.2 lbs (7.8 kg)
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Operating humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

FAQs

Q: What is the port configuration flexibility of the N9K-C93180LC-EX?
A: The switch supports up to 32 ports at 40/50-Gbps speeds using QSFP+ transceivers, or you can configure up to 18 ports at 100-Gbps using QSFP28 transceivers. The six designated uplink ports (25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32) support both 40-Gbps and 100-Gbps operation for flexible migration options.

Q: Does this switch require a license for Layer 2 and Layer 3 features?
A: The N9K-C93180LC-EX requires a Cisco NX-OS software license for Layer 2 and Layer 3 operation. Network Essentials or Network Advantage licenses enable different feature sets. Advanced capabilities like automation, segmentation, and application visibility may require additional licenses.

Q: What routing protocols are supported?
A: The switch supports comprehensive routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, RIP, RIP-2, HSRP, PIM-SM, MSDP, ECMP, and MPLS. It can handle up to 896,000 LPM routes and 896,000 IP host entries, making it suitable for large-scale data center deployments.

Q: Is this switch suitable for Cisco ACI environments?
A: Yes, the Nexus 93180LC-EX can operate in both NX-OS standalone mode and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode. In ACI mode, it functions as a leaf switch within the ACI fabric, providing centralized policy-based automation and application profiles.

Q: What power redundancy options are available?
A: The switch supports up to two hot-swappable power supplies in an N+1 redundancy configuration. You can choose from 500W AC, 930W DC, or 1200W HVAC/HVDC power supplies depending on your data center power infrastructure and redundancy requirements.

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