Cisco Switch N9K-C93180YC-FX : 48x25G + 6x100G Ports , Low Latency
& Cloud Automation For Data Centers
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX is a high-performance Top-of-Rack
(ToR) switch designed for modern data centers, cloud environments,
and AI/ML workloads. Featuring 48x 10/25G SFP28 ports and 6x
40/100G QSFP28 uplinks, it delivers 1.8 Tbps throughput with
ultra-low latency, powered by Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC technology.
Ideal for high-speed server connectivity, storage networks
(NVMe-oF), and scalable virtualized environments, this switch
supports VXLAN/EVPN, RoCEv2 (RDMA over Converged Ethernet), and
telemetry for real-time analytics.
Key Features & Benefits:
✔ High Port Density & Flexibility – 48x 25G + 6x 100G ports
(breakout capable for higher density).
✔ Ultra-Low Latency – Optimized for AI/ML, HPC, and financial
trading applications.
✔ Cloud & Automation Ready – Supports Cisco ACI, REST APIs,
Ansible, and Kubernetes integration.
✔ Advanced Security – MACsec encryption, RBAC, and TACACS+/RADIUS
for secure access.
✔ Reliable & Scalable – Dual power supplies, ISSU (hitless
upgrades), and 1.2 Bpps forwarding rate.
Technical Specifications:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Ports | 48x 10/25G SFP28 + 6x 40/100G QSFP28 |
| Throughput | 1.8 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.2 Bpps (Billion Packets Per Second) |
| Latency | <1 microsecond (cut-through mode) |
| Power Supply | Dual, hot-swappable (AC/DC options) |
| Cooling | Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow |
| OS Support | NX-OS & ACI Mode (SDN-enabled) |
Ideal Use Cases:
✅ Data Center ToR Switching – High-density server connectivity.
✅ AI/ML & HPC Clusters – Low-latency RoCEv2 support for GPU
workloads.
✅ Hybrid Cloud Networking – Seamless integration with AWS, Azure,
and VMware.
✅ Telemetry & Monitoring – sFlow, NetFlow, and streaming telemetry
for visibility.
Optimized for performance, scalability, and automation, the Cisco
Nexus 93180YC-FX is a future-proof solution for next-gen cloud,
enterprise, and hyperscale data centers.
