• Cisco N9K-C93180YC-FX Nexus 9018 switch with 48x 1/10/25G ports
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Cisco N9K-C93180YC-FX | Nexus 9300-FX 48-Port 25G SFP28 Switch, 6x 100G QSFP28, MACsec

N9K-C93180YC-FX

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Description

The Cisco N9K-C93180YC-FX is a high-performance 1RU data center switch engineered for leaf-and-spine deployments in enterprise, cloud, and virtualized environments. It delivers 48 ports of flexible 1/10/25G SFP28 connectivity plus 6 QSFP28 uplinks supporting 40/100G, with 3.6 Tbps switching capacity and wire-rate Layer 2/Layer 3 performance. Advanced features include hardware-based MACsec encryption, VXLAN with EVPN control plane, comprehensive routing protocols, and full support for both Cisco ACI and NX-OS standalone modes.

Features

Hardware-based MACsec encryption (128-bit and 256-bit) for line-rate security
- VXLAN with MP-BGP EVPN control plane for overlay network virtualization
- Comprehensive Layer 3 routing: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, PIM-SM, SSM, MSDP
- 64-way Equal-Cost Multipath (ECMP) for resilient Layer 3 fat-tree designs
- Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for active-active Layer 2 redundancy
- Segment routing for MPLS traffic engineering without RSVP-TE
- Cisco Tetration Analytics support for deep telemetry and workload visibility
- Programmable NX-OS with Python scripting and automation APIs
- Advanced QoS with 8 egress queues per port and WRED congestion avoidance
- Flow-based load balancing and traffic hashing algorithms
- IPv4 and IPv6 dual-stack with hardware-accelerated forwarding
- Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) support (8/16/32 Gbps)
- Sub-microsecond cut-through latency for high-frequency trading and HPC
- Power On Auto Provisioning (POAP) for zero-touch deployment
- Hot-swappable dual power supplies and fan modules for high availability
- Flexible port breakout: 40G to 4x10G, 100G to 4x25G

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.

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Technical Specifications

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Technical Specifications

Ports: 48x 1/10/25G SFP28, 6x 40/100G QSFP28
- Switching Capacity: 3.6 Tbps
- Forwarding Rate: 1.2 Bpps (1200 Mpps)
- CPU: 6-core processor
- Memory: Up to 32 GB DRAM
- Storage: 128 GB SSD
- System Buffer: 40 MB packet buffer
- Form Factor: 1RU fixed configuration
- Power Supply: Dual redundant (500W AC, 930W DC, or 1200W HVAC/HVDC)
- Typical Power Consumption: 260W
- Maximum Power Consumption: 425W
- Management: 1x RJ-45, 1x USB, 1x RS-232 console
- Airflow: Port-side intake and exhaust
- Fans: 4 hot-swappable fans
- Operating Mode: Cisco NX-OS or ACI mode
- Layer 2/Layer 3: Full wire-rate support
- MACsec: Hardware-based 128-bit and 256-bit encryption
- Dimensions: 1.72 x 17.3 x 22 inches (1RU)
- Certifications: UL 60950-1, EN 55022 Class A, CISPR 22/24, RoHS compliant

FAQs

Q: What operating modes does the N9K-C93180YC-FX support?
A: The switch can operate in either Cisco NX-OS standalone mode or Cisco ACI mode, providing flexibility for traditional data center deployments or software-defined fabric architectures. Both modes support the full feature set including VXLAN, EVPN, and MACsec.

Q: Does this switch support PoE?
A: No, the N9K-C93180YC-FX does not support Power over Ethernet. It is designed for high-speed data center connectivity using SFP28 and QSFP28 optical transceivers rather than copper PoE endpoints.

Q: What is the difference between the FX and FX3 variants?
A: Both models share the same port configuration and 3.6 Tbps switching capacity. The FX3 is a newer generation with updated ASIC technology and enhanced telemetry capabilities, while the FX has been announced as end-of-sale by Cisco. Both deliver 1.2 Bpps forwarding performance.

Q: Can this switch support VXLAN with BGP EVPN control plane?
A: Yes, the N9K-C93180YC-FX fully supports standards-based VXLAN with MP-BGP EVPN control plane, including hierarchical multisite deployments. This enables modern overlay fabrics for network virtualization and multi-tenancy in data centers.

Q: What transceivers are compatible with this switch?
A: The switch supports Cisco SFP28 transceivers for 1G/10G/25G connectivity and QSFP28 modules for 40G/100G uplinks. It also supports breakout configurations for flexible migration from 10G to 25G server connectivity. Cisco-compatible third-party optics may work but are not officially supported.

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