Cisco 48x25GbE SFP+ 6x1G QSFP28 Nexus 9300 Series Port Side Data Center Switch N9K-C93180YC-EX-F

Designed for modern data center environments, the Cisco 48x25GbE SFP+ 6x1G QSFP28 Nexus 9300 Series Port Side Data Center Switch N9K-C93180YC-EX-F delivers high-density, low-latency networking performance for cloud-scale deployments, enterprise data centers, virtualization platforms, and high-performance computing infrastructures. The Cisco Nexus 9300-EX Series is built on Cisco Cloud Scale technology and supports both Cisco NX-OS and Cisco ACI environments, providing exceptional flexibility for evolving network architectures.

The N9K-C93180YC-EX-F features 48 ports supporting 1GbE, 10GbE, and 25GbE connectivity, along with 6 high-speed 40/100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports, enabling seamless migration to higher-speed network fabrics while protecting existing infrastructure investments. Cisco specifies that the N93180YC-EX delivers 3.6 Tbps of switching capacity, supports more than 2.6 billion packets per second, and provides less than one microsecond of latency for demanding data center applications.

The switch incorporates advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, intelligent buffer management, extensive automation support, and scalable networking features designed to support virtualized, containerized, and cloud-native workloads. The port-side exhaust airflow configuration makes it suitable for hot-aisle/cold-aisle data center deployments requiring optimized thermal management. 

Key Features

• Cisco Nexus 9300-EX Series Data Center Switch
• Manufacturer Part Number: N9K-C93180YC-EX-F
• 48 configurable 1/10/25GbE SFP28 ports
• 6 high-bandwidth 40/100GbE QSFP28 uplink ports
• Port-side exhaust airflow design
• 1RU rack-mount form factor
• Cisco NX-OS and Cisco ACI support
• Less than 1 microsecond latency
• Up to 3.6 Tbps switching bandwidth
• More than 2.6 billion packets per second (bpps) forwarding performance
• Virtual Port Channel (vPC) support
• VXLAN EVPN fabric support
• Advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking capabilities
• Hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules
• Enterprise and cloud-scale data center ready

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Series: Nexus 9300-EX
• Model: N93180YC-EX
• Part Number: N9K-C93180YC-EX-F
• Form Factor: 1RU Rack Mount
• Downlink Ports: 48 x 1/10/25GbE SFP28
• Uplink Ports: 6 x 40/100GbE QSFP28
• Switching Capacity: 3.6 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: Over 2.6 bpps
• Latency: Less than 1 Microsecond
• System Memory: 24 GB
• Internal SSD: 64 GB
• System Buffer: 40 MB
• Management Ports: 1 x RJ-45, 1 x SFP
• USB Ports: 1
• Serial Port: RS-232
• Airflow: Port-Side Exhaust
• Dimensions: 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 57.1 cm)

Ideal Applications

• Enterprise Data Centers
• Cloud Infrastructure Deployments
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
• Cisco ACI Fabrics
• High-Speed Storage Networking
• Virtualization Platforms
• High-Performance Computing Environments
• Multi-Tenant Cloud Architectures

The Cisco 48x25GbE SFP+ 6x1G QSFP28 Nexus 9300 Series Port Side Data Center Switch N9K-C93180YC-EX-F combines exceptional port density, ultra-low latency, advanced programmability, and industry-leading scalability, making it a powerful networking solution for organizations building resilient, high-performance data center infrastructures