{"product_id":"n9k-c93180lc-ex-cisco-nexus-9300-switch-with-24x4050g-6x100gb-ports","title":"N9K-C93180LC-EX Cisco Nexus 9300 Switch with 24x40\/50G \u0026 6x100Gb ports","description":"\u003ch1 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCisco Nexus 93180LC-EX Cloud Scale Data Center Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustry-First 50Gbps Capable 1RU Switch for Scalable Data Centers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"488\" data-start=\"43\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"73\" data-start=\"47\"\u003eCisco Nexus 93180LC-EX\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance, \u003cstrong data-end=\"123\" data-start=\"97\"\u003e1RU data center switch\u003c\/strong\u003e powered by \u003cstrong data-end=\"167\" data-start=\"135\"\u003eCisco Cloud Scale technology\u003c\/strong\u003e, purpose-built for \u003cstrong data-end=\"236\" data-start=\"187\"\u003emodern, high-density spine–leaf architectures\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed to meet the demands of cloud-scale, high-frequency trading (HFT), and high-performance computing (HPC) environments, this switch delivers \u003cstrong data-end=\"412\" data-start=\"385\"\u003esub-microsecond latency\u003c\/strong\u003e, massive throughput, and flexible port speeds - all in a compact form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"915\" data-start=\"490\"\u003eEquipped with \u003cstrong data-end=\"544\" data-start=\"504\"\u003e24 x 40\/50-Gbps QSFP+ downlink ports\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"583\" data-start=\"549\"\u003e6 x 40\/100-Gbps QSFP28 uplinks\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Nexus 93180LC-EX offers exceptional flexibility, supporting \u003cstrong data-end=\"694\" data-start=\"649\"\u003e10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, and 100G connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e through native ports and breakout configurations. With a \u003cstrong data-end=\"783\" data-start=\"752\"\u003e3.6 Tbps switching capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-end=\"838\" data-start=\"788\"\u003e2.6 billion packets per second forwarding rate\u003c\/strong\u003e, it ensures wire-speed performance even under heavy east-west traffic loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1502\" data-start=\"917\"\u003eThe switch operates in either \u003cstrong data-end=\"967\" data-start=\"947\"\u003eCisco NX-OS mode\u003c\/strong\u003e for traditional data center deployments or \u003cstrong data-end=\"1029\" data-start=\"1011\"\u003eCisco ACI mode\u003c\/strong\u003e for fully automated, policy-driven fabrics. Advanced features such as \u003cstrong data-end=\"1123\" data-start=\"1100\"\u003ereal-time telemetry\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1147\" data-start=\"1125\"\u003eVXLAN\/EVPN support\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"1194\" data-start=\"1153\"\u003eCisco Tetration Analytics integration\u003c\/strong\u003e provide deep visibility and operational intelligence without impacting performance. Dual hot-swappable power supplies and redundant fan trays deliver \u003cstrong data-end=\"1383\" data-start=\"1345\"\u003eenterprise-grade high availability\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX an ideal choice for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1501\" data-start=\"1439\"\u003escalable, resilient, and future-ready data center networks\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications – Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180LC-EX - Data Sheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cisco.com\/c\/en\/us\/products\/collateral\/switches\/nexus-9000-series-switches\/datasheet-c78-742283.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCLICK HERE FOR DATA SHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Nexus 93180LC-EX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Nexus 9000 Series (Cloud Scale)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Center Leaf \/ Spine Switch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN9K-C93180LC-EX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1RU rack-mountable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Cloud Scale ASIC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 fixed QSFP ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDownlink Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 × 40\/50-Gbps QSFP+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUplink Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 × 40\/100-Gbps QSFP28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBreakout Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10G \/ 25G via breakout cables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitching Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6 Tbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForwarding Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.6 Bpps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLatency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSub-microsecond (cut-through)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 MB shared buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCPU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuad-core processor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 GB DRAM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 GB SSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco NX-OS mode, Cisco ACI mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Virtualization\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVXLAN, EVPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTelemetry \u0026amp; Analytics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco Tetration Analytics support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgrammability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNX-API, Python, REST, YANG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecurity Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWire-rate security, ACLs, segmentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirflow Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort-side intake (back-to-front) or port-side exhaust (front-to-back)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supplies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual hot-swappable PSUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500W AC, 930W DC, 1200W HVAC\/HVDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHot-swappable redundant fan trays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh Availability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN+1 power and fan redundancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical Use Cases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData center leaf\/spine, HPC, high-frequency trading, cloud-scale fabrics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeployment Topologies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpine-leaf, ACI fabric, high-density aggregation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe offer free FedEx Ground shipping to all our customers in the continental US. If you need more information on expedited or international shipping please see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/networkoutlet.com\/pages\/shipping\" title=\"Shipping and Returns\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or ask us directly via phone, email or using our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/networkoutlet.com\/pages\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Form page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1. How many 100G ports can this switch actually support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile it has 6 dedicated 100G QSFP28 uplink ports, the switch can be configured via templates to support up to 18 fixed 100-Gbps ports total if using the appropriate QSFP28 optics in compatible slots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2. Does this switch support 10G and 25G connectivity?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Although the ports are natively 40\/50\/100G, you can use breakout cables to support up to 72 x 10-Gbps ports or 25-Gbps connections depending on your configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3. What is the difference between the EX and FX models?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe EX series is the first generation of Cloud Scale switches. The FX series is newer and generally offers larger buffers, improved analytics capabilities, and support for MACsec encryption on all ports.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4. Do I need a license for basic Layer 2\/3 features?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStandard Layer 2 features and basic routing (Static, RIP, OSPF) often work under \"honor-based\" licensing, but advanced features like BGP, VXLAN, and ACI require specific licenses (Essentials or Advantage).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5. Can this switch be used as a \"Spine\" switch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 93180LC-EX is typically used as a \"Leaf\" (aggregation) switch in a leaf-spine architecture due to its high density of downlinks, but its 100G ports allow it to connect seamlessly to Nexus 9500 or 9332C spines. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cisco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46731868799137,"sku":"N9K-C93180LC-EX","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"BRL","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2216\/8673\/files\/N9K-C93180LC-EX-Cisco-Nexus-9300-Switch-with-24x4050G-6x100Gb-ports.jpg?v=1784706519","url":"https:\/\/www.foxti.com.br\/products\/n9k-c93180lc-ex-cisco-nexus-9300-switch-with-24x4050g-6x100gb-ports","provider":"FoxTI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}