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Cisco N9K-C93180YC-FX-24 | Nexus 9300-FX 24-Port 10/25G Switch, 6x 100G QSFP28, MACsec

N9K-C93180YC-FX-24

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Description

The Cisco N9K-C93180YC-FX-24 is a high-performance data center switch delivering 24 ports of 1/10/25G SFP28 connectivity and 6 ports of 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks in a compact 1RU form factor. Designed for modern cloud-scale data centers, this switch features 3.6 Tbps switching capacity, 1.2 Bpps forwarding rate, and wire-rate MACsec encryption across all ports. Ideal for leaf-spine architectures, top-of-rack deployments, and converged Ethernet/Fibre Channel environments requiring high-density 25G connectivity with investment protection.

Features

24-port license enablement on 48-port hardware chassis
- Wire-rate MACsec encryption on all ports for Layer 2 security
- Unified ports supporting Ethernet and Fibre Channel on SFP28 interfaces
- Cisco Tetration Analytics support for deep network telemetry
- VXLAN routing and bridging for overlay network architectures
- Virtual PortChannel (vPC) for Layer 2 multipathing and redundancy
- Flexible breakout support on QSFP28 ports (4x25G, 4x10G)
- Comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 feature set including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP
- IPv4 and IPv6 unicast and multicast routing
- Advanced QoS with 8 egress queues per port
- Cisco CloudScale ASIC architecture for line-rate performance
- Python scripting and automation support
- Power-On Auto Provisioning (POAP) for zero-touch deployment
- Hot-swappable redundant power supplies and fan modules
- Support for both ACI and NX-OS operating modes
- Extensive ACL support (4000 ingress, 2000 egress entries)
- Up to 4000 VLANs and advanced VLAN features
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) with up to 512 port channels

Warranty

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.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

Total Ports: 24x 1/10/25G SFP28 + 6x 40/100G QSFP28
- Switching Capacity: 3.6 Tbps
- Forwarding Rate: 1.2 Bpps (1200 Mpps)
- Latency: Sub-microsecond cut-through
- CPU: 6-core processor
- System Memory: Up to 32 GB
- SSD Storage: 128 GB
- System Buffer: 40 MB
- MACsec: Wire-rate encryption on all ports
- Fibre Channel Support: 16/32 Gbps FC on SFP28 ports (unified ports)
- Management Ports: 1x RJ-45, 1x 10G SFP+
- Power Supply: Dual redundant hot-swappable (500W AC, 930W DC, or 1200W HVAC/HVDC)
- Typical Power Consumption: 260W
- Maximum Power Consumption: 425W
- Form Factor: 1RU rackmount
- Airflow: Back-to-front (port-side exhaust)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Dimensions (WxDxH): 17.3 x 22.3 x 1.73 in (44 x 56.6 x 4.4 cm)
- Weight: 17.4 lb (7.9 kg) without PSU and fans

FAQs

Q: What is the difference between the N9K-C93180YC-FX-24 and the full 48-port N9K-C93180YC-FX model?
A: The N9K-C93180YC-FX-24 includes a 24-port license enablement, meaning only 24 of the 48 physical SFP28 ports are active out of the box. Additional ports can be enabled through software licensing. Both models share identical hardware specifications including switching capacity, uplinks, and performance.

Q: Does this switch support both NX-OS and ACI modes?
A: Yes, the N9K-C93180YC-FX-24 supports both Cisco NX-OS standalone mode and Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) mode. The operating mode can be configured during initial setup based on your deployment requirements.

Q: Can the 100G QSFP28 uplink ports be broken out into lower-speed connections?
A: Yes, the 6x QSFP28 ports support flexible breakout configurations including 4x25G and 4x10G, enabling seamless migration from legacy 10G infrastructure and providing additional connectivity options for server and spine connections.

Q: What is MACsec and why is it important on this switch?
A: MACsec (Media Access Control Security) provides wire-rate Layer 2 encryption on all ports, ensuring secure communication between devices without performance impact. This is critical for data centers requiring encryption for compliance, multi-tenant environments, or protection against data interception.

Q: Is this switch suitable for converged storage and network deployments?
A: Yes, the N9K-C93180YC-FX-24 features unified ports that support both Ethernet (1/10/25G) and Fibre Channel (16/32 Gbps) on the same SFP28 interfaces, making it ideal for FCoE and converged infrastructure deployments where storage and network traffic share the same physical infrastructure.

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