Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 48x1/10/25G & 6x40/100G QSFP28 MACsec Switch
Cisco Nexus 9300 C93180YC-FX3 DC Switch
The Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 (N9K-C93180YC-FX3) is a 1 RU, fixed-port data-center switch engineered for U.S. hyperscale and enterprise fabrics—from Silicon Valley AI clusters to Wall Street trading backbones.
Based on Cisco Cloud Scale UADP 2.0 ASIC, it delivers 48 × 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 fiber downlinks and 6 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 uplinks in a compact chassis, providing 3.6 Tbps of full-duplex switching bandwidth and 1.2 billion packets per second of wire-speed forwarding.
Designed for either Cisco ACI or NX-OS mode, it offers real-time streaming telemetry, programmable automation, and enterprise-grade security for modern American data centers.
Overview
Core Highlights
-
High-Density Fixed Ports
48 × 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 fiber + 6 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 uplink ports for ultimate leaf-and-spine flexibility -
Cloud-Scale Performance
3.6 Tbps switching capacity and 1.2 Bpps forwarding rate ensure seamless handling of mission-critical east-west traffic -
PTP Telecom Profiles & SyncE
Built-in support for IEEE 1588v2 G.8275.1 boundary-clock and Synchronous Ethernet for telecom-grade timing -
Wire-Rate MACsec Encryption
IEEE 802.1ae MACsec and Cloudsec on all ≥1 Gbps ports for end-to-end data-center encryption -
Intelligent Buffer Management
40 MB packet buffer with Approximate Fair Dropping (AFD) and Elephant Trap for superior congestion control -
Rugged, Resilient Hardware
Hot-swappable PSUs (up to two, 650 W AC/930 W DC/1.2 kW HVDC) and fans with N+1 redundancy minimize downtime -
Compact, Low-Latency Design
1.72″ × 17.3″ × 19.6″ form factor with sub-microsecond latency in a convection-cooled chassis -
Programmability & Automation
NX-API/RESTCONF/NETCONF, gNMI, POAP, Ansible/Chef/Puppet integrations for fast, zero-touch provisioning -
Enterprise-Grade Security & Scale
Flexible TCAM with up to 2 million shared entries, Trust Anchor Module for secure boot, and comprehensive ACL templates
Recommended Accessories
| Accessory | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NXA-PAC-650W-PE | AC Power Supply | 650 W AC PSU, port-side exhaust |
| NXA-PAC-930W-PI | DC Power Supply | 930 W DC PSU (–48 V to –60 V) |
| NXA-PAC-1200W-HV | HVDC/AC Power Supply | 1.2 kW high-voltage AC/DC PSU (–240 V to –380 V) |
| NXA-FAN-35CFM-PE | Fan Module | Port-side exhaust, 35 CFM hot-swappable fan tray |
| NXA-FAN-35CFM-PI | Fan Module | Port-side intake, 35 CFM hot-swappable fan tray |
| N9K-C9300-RMK | Rack-Mount Kit | 1 RU rack kit for standard 19″ cabinets |
| C1E1TN9300XF-3Y | ACI & NX-OS Subscription | 3-year Cisco ACI & NX-OS Essential license for Nexus 9300 Series |
| C1E1TN9300XF-5Y | ACI & NX-OS Subscription | 5-year Cisco ACI & NX-OS Essential license |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature | N9K-C93180YC-FX3 | N9K-C93240YC-FX2 | N9K-C9336C-FX2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 + 6 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 | 48 × 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 + 12 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 | 36 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps full-duplex | 4.8 Tbps full-duplex | 7.2 Tbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Performance | 1.2 Bpps | >2.5 Bpps | >2.4 Bpps |
| Buffer Memory | 40 MB | 40 MB | 40 MB |
| Typical Power | 325 W (AC/DC) | ~350 W | ~400 W |
| Form Factor | 1 RU rack-mountable | 1 RU rack-mountable | 1 RU rack-mountable |
| Ideal Use Case | Spine-leaf & converged fabrics in U.S. DCs | Non-oversubscribed leaf with higher uplink density | Compact 100 GbE spine & top-of-rack leaf fabrics |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Code | N9K-C93180YC-FX3 |
| Form Factor | 1 RU rack-mountable (1.72″ × 17.3″ × 19.6″) |
| Downlink Interfaces | 48 × SFP28 ports (1/10/25 Gbps) |
| Uplink Interfaces | 6 × QSFP28 ports (40/100 Gbps) |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.2 Bpps (64-byte packets) |
| Packet Buffer | 40 MB |
| CPU & Memory | 6-core LS1800FX3 CPU; up to 32 GB DRAM; 128 GB SSD |
| Management Ports | 1 × RJ-45 out-of-band; 1 × USB Type-A; 1PPS/10 MHz/GNSS inputs/outputs |
| Power Supplies | Dual hot-swappable: 650 W AC, 930 W DC, 1.2 kW HVDC/HVAC; typical 325 W; max 600 W |
| Fans | 4 hot-swappable, port-side intake/exhaust; acoustic up to 85 dB(A) |
| Operating Temperature | 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) |
| Storage Temperature | –40 °F to 158 °F (–40 °C to 70 °C) |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Altitude | 0 to 13,123 ft (0 to 4,000 m) |
| Weight | 21 lb (9.52 kg) without PSUs/fans |
| Certifications | NEBS, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, CE, FCC Class A, RoHS |
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Network-switch.com provides high-quality products at low wholesale prices
100% Quality Assurance
All items are ORIGINAL and GENUINE only.
Item conditions are "New Sealed". They are fully tested by CCIE Engineers.
Free Technical Support
Our FREE Expert Consultancy Support is over the phone, by chat, by email or by login remotely.
100% Money Back Guarantee
You can contact our customer service team to exchange or return any product that you bought from us.
Flexible Secure Payment & Shipment
Verified authorization: Mcafee Secure, VeriSign Secured
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Process
Standard Warranty Policy
Original New Sealed Enterprise Hardware: 3 Years
Original New Sealed Consumer Devices: 1 Year
The Support Contacts
If your Cisco products failed, you must contact your sales representative to verify product failure. If the problem still can't correct by remote support methods i.e. email or phone support, the RMA procedure will issue.
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Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 48x1/10/25G & 6x40/100G QSFP28 MACsec Switch
Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 48x1/10/25G & 6x40/100G QSFP28 MACsec Switch
Cisco Nexus 9300 C93180YC-FX3 DC Switch
The Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 (N9K-C93180YC-FX3) is a 1 RU, fixed-port data-center switch engineered for U.S. hyperscale and enterprise fabrics—from Silicon Valley AI clusters to Wall Street trading backbones.
Based on Cisco Cloud Scale UADP 2.0 ASIC, it delivers 48 × 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 fiber downlinks and 6 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 uplinks in a compact chassis, providing 3.6 Tbps of full-duplex switching bandwidth and 1.2 billion packets per second of wire-speed forwarding.
Designed for either Cisco ACI or NX-OS mode, it offers real-time streaming telemetry, programmable automation, and enterprise-grade security for modern American data centers.
Overview
Core Highlights
-
High-Density Fixed Ports
48 × 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 fiber + 6 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 uplink ports for ultimate leaf-and-spine flexibility -
Cloud-Scale Performance
3.6 Tbps switching capacity and 1.2 Bpps forwarding rate ensure seamless handling of mission-critical east-west traffic -
PTP Telecom Profiles & SyncE
Built-in support for IEEE 1588v2 G.8275.1 boundary-clock and Synchronous Ethernet for telecom-grade timing -
Wire-Rate MACsec Encryption
IEEE 802.1ae MACsec and Cloudsec on all ≥1 Gbps ports for end-to-end data-center encryption -
Intelligent Buffer Management
40 MB packet buffer with Approximate Fair Dropping (AFD) and Elephant Trap for superior congestion control -
Rugged, Resilient Hardware
Hot-swappable PSUs (up to two, 650 W AC/930 W DC/1.2 kW HVDC) and fans with N+1 redundancy minimize downtime -
Compact, Low-Latency Design
1.72″ × 17.3″ × 19.6″ form factor with sub-microsecond latency in a convection-cooled chassis -
Programmability & Automation
NX-API/RESTCONF/NETCONF, gNMI, POAP, Ansible/Chef/Puppet integrations for fast, zero-touch provisioning -
Enterprise-Grade Security & Scale
Flexible TCAM with up to 2 million shared entries, Trust Anchor Module for secure boot, and comprehensive ACL templates
Recommended Accessories
| Accessory | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NXA-PAC-650W-PE | AC Power Supply | 650 W AC PSU, port-side exhaust |
| NXA-PAC-930W-PI | DC Power Supply | 930 W DC PSU (–48 V to –60 V) |
| NXA-PAC-1200W-HV | HVDC/AC Power Supply | 1.2 kW high-voltage AC/DC PSU (–240 V to –380 V) |
| NXA-FAN-35CFM-PE | Fan Module | Port-side exhaust, 35 CFM hot-swappable fan tray |
| NXA-FAN-35CFM-PI | Fan Module | Port-side intake, 35 CFM hot-swappable fan tray |
| N9K-C9300-RMK | Rack-Mount Kit | 1 RU rack kit for standard 19″ cabinets |
| C1E1TN9300XF-3Y | ACI & NX-OS Subscription | 3-year Cisco ACI & NX-OS Essential license for Nexus 9300 Series |
| C1E1TN9300XF-5Y | ACI & NX-OS Subscription | 5-year Cisco ACI & NX-OS Essential license |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature | N9K-C93180YC-FX3 | N9K-C93240YC-FX2 | N9K-C9336C-FX2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 + 6 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 | 48 × 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 + 12 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 | 36 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps full-duplex | 4.8 Tbps full-duplex | 7.2 Tbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Performance | 1.2 Bpps | >2.5 Bpps | >2.4 Bpps |
| Buffer Memory | 40 MB | 40 MB | 40 MB |
| Typical Power | 325 W (AC/DC) | ~350 W | ~400 W |
| Form Factor | 1 RU rack-mountable | 1 RU rack-mountable | 1 RU rack-mountable |
| Ideal Use Case | Spine-leaf & converged fabrics in U.S. DCs | Non-oversubscribed leaf with higher uplink density | Compact 100 GbE spine & top-of-rack leaf fabrics |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Code | N9K-C93180YC-FX3 |
| Form Factor | 1 RU rack-mountable (1.72″ × 17.3″ × 19.6″) |
| Downlink Interfaces | 48 × SFP28 ports (1/10/25 Gbps) |
| Uplink Interfaces | 6 × QSFP28 ports (40/100 Gbps) |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.2 Bpps (64-byte packets) |
| Packet Buffer | 40 MB |
| CPU & Memory | 6-core LS1800FX3 CPU; up to 32 GB DRAM; 128 GB SSD |
| Management Ports | 1 × RJ-45 out-of-band; 1 × USB Type-A; 1PPS/10 MHz/GNSS inputs/outputs |
| Power Supplies | Dual hot-swappable: 650 W AC, 930 W DC, 1.2 kW HVDC/HVAC; typical 325 W; max 600 W |
| Fans | 4 hot-swappable, port-side intake/exhaust; acoustic up to 85 dB(A) |
| Operating Temperature | 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) |
| Storage Temperature | –40 °F to 158 °F (–40 °C to 70 °C) |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Altitude | 0 to 13,123 ft (0 to 4,000 m) |
| Weight | 21 lb (9.52 kg) without PSUs/fans |
| Certifications | NEBS, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, CE, FCC Class A, RoHS |
More Details
Quality Certifications
Warranty
100% Low Price Guarantee
Network-switch.com provides high-quality products at low wholesale prices
100% Quality Assurance
All items are ORIGINAL and GENUINE only.
Item conditions are "New Sealed". They are fully tested by CCIE Engineers.
Free Technical Support
Our FREE Expert Consultancy Support is over the phone, by chat, by email or by login remotely.
100% Money Back Guarantee
You can contact our customer service team to exchange or return any product that you bought from us.
Flexible Secure Payment & Shipment
Verified authorization: Mcafee Secure, VeriSign Secured
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Process
Standard Warranty Policy
Original New Sealed Enterprise Hardware: 3 Years
Original New Sealed Consumer Devices: 1 Year
The Support Contacts
If your Cisco products failed, you must contact your sales representative to verify product failure. If the problem still can't correct by remote support methods i.e. email or phone support, the RMA procedure will issue.
Product Information
Product Information
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Description
Cisco Nexus 9300 C93180YC-FX3 DC Switch
The Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 (N9K-C93180YC-FX3) is a 1 RU, fixed-port data-center switch engineered for U.S. hyperscale and enterprise fabrics—from Silicon Valley AI clusters to Wall Street trading backbones.
Based on Cisco Cloud Scale UADP 2.0 ASIC, it delivers 48 × 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 fiber downlinks and 6 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 uplinks in a compact chassis, providing 3.6 Tbps of full-duplex switching bandwidth and 1.2 billion packets per second of wire-speed forwarding.
Designed for either Cisco ACI or NX-OS mode, it offers real-time streaming telemetry, programmable automation, and enterprise-grade security for modern American data centers.
Overview
Core Highlights
-
High-Density Fixed Ports
48 × 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 fiber + 6 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 uplink ports for ultimate leaf-and-spine flexibility -
Cloud-Scale Performance
3.6 Tbps switching capacity and 1.2 Bpps forwarding rate ensure seamless handling of mission-critical east-west traffic -
PTP Telecom Profiles & SyncE
Built-in support for IEEE 1588v2 G.8275.1 boundary-clock and Synchronous Ethernet for telecom-grade timing -
Wire-Rate MACsec Encryption
IEEE 802.1ae MACsec and Cloudsec on all ≥1 Gbps ports for end-to-end data-center encryption -
Intelligent Buffer Management
40 MB packet buffer with Approximate Fair Dropping (AFD) and Elephant Trap for superior congestion control -
Rugged, Resilient Hardware
Hot-swappable PSUs (up to two, 650 W AC/930 W DC/1.2 kW HVDC) and fans with N+1 redundancy minimize downtime -
Compact, Low-Latency Design
1.72″ × 17.3″ × 19.6″ form factor with sub-microsecond latency in a convection-cooled chassis -
Programmability & Automation
NX-API/RESTCONF/NETCONF, gNMI, POAP, Ansible/Chef/Puppet integrations for fast, zero-touch provisioning -
Enterprise-Grade Security & Scale
Flexible TCAM with up to 2 million shared entries, Trust Anchor Module for secure boot, and comprehensive ACL templates
Recommended Accessories
| Accessory | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NXA-PAC-650W-PE | AC Power Supply | 650 W AC PSU, port-side exhaust |
| NXA-PAC-930W-PI | DC Power Supply | 930 W DC PSU (–48 V to –60 V) |
| NXA-PAC-1200W-HV | HVDC/AC Power Supply | 1.2 kW high-voltage AC/DC PSU (–240 V to –380 V) |
| NXA-FAN-35CFM-PE | Fan Module | Port-side exhaust, 35 CFM hot-swappable fan tray |
| NXA-FAN-35CFM-PI | Fan Module | Port-side intake, 35 CFM hot-swappable fan tray |
| N9K-C9300-RMK | Rack-Mount Kit | 1 RU rack kit for standard 19″ cabinets |
| C1E1TN9300XF-3Y | ACI & NX-OS Subscription | 3-year Cisco ACI & NX-OS Essential license for Nexus 9300 Series |
| C1E1TN9300XF-5Y | ACI & NX-OS Subscription | 5-year Cisco ACI & NX-OS Essential license |
Comparison with Similar Models
| Feature | N9K-C93180YC-FX3 | N9K-C93240YC-FX2 | N9K-C9336C-FX2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 + 6 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 | 48 × 1/10/25 Gbps SFP28 + 12 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 | 36 × 40/100 Gbps QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps full-duplex | 4.8 Tbps full-duplex | 7.2 Tbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Performance | 1.2 Bpps | >2.5 Bpps | >2.4 Bpps |
| Buffer Memory | 40 MB | 40 MB | 40 MB |
| Typical Power | 325 W (AC/DC) | ~350 W | ~400 W |
| Form Factor | 1 RU rack-mountable | 1 RU rack-mountable | 1 RU rack-mountable |
| Ideal Use Case | Spine-leaf & converged fabrics in U.S. DCs | Non-oversubscribed leaf with higher uplink density | Compact 100 GbE spine & top-of-rack leaf fabrics |
Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Code | N9K-C93180YC-FX3 |
| Form Factor | 1 RU rack-mountable (1.72″ × 17.3″ × 19.6″) |
| Downlink Interfaces | 48 × SFP28 ports (1/10/25 Gbps) |
| Uplink Interfaces | 6 × QSFP28 ports (40/100 Gbps) |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps full-duplex |
| Forwarding Rate | 1.2 Bpps (64-byte packets) |
| Packet Buffer | 40 MB |
| CPU & Memory | 6-core LS1800FX3 CPU; up to 32 GB DRAM; 128 GB SSD |
| Management Ports | 1 × RJ-45 out-of-band; 1 × USB Type-A; 1PPS/10 MHz/GNSS inputs/outputs |
| Power Supplies | Dual hot-swappable: 650 W AC, 930 W DC, 1.2 kW HVDC/HVAC; typical 325 W; max 600 W |
| Fans | 4 hot-swappable, port-side intake/exhaust; acoustic up to 85 dB(A) |
| Operating Temperature | 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C) |
| Storage Temperature | –40 °F to 158 °F (–40 °C to 70 °C) |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Altitude | 0 to 13,123 ft (0 to 4,000 m) |
| Weight | 21 lb (9.52 kg) without PSUs/fans |
| Certifications | NEBS, UL 60950-1, CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1, CE, FCC Class A, RoHS |
More Details
Quality Certifications
Warranty
100% Low Price Guarantee
Network-switch.com provides high-quality products at low wholesale prices
100% Quality Assurance
All items are ORIGINAL and GENUINE only.
Item conditions are "New Sealed". They are fully tested by CCIE Engineers.
Free Technical Support
Our FREE Expert Consultancy Support is over the phone, by chat, by email or by login remotely.
100% Money Back Guarantee
You can contact our customer service team to exchange or return any product that you bought from us.
Flexible Secure Payment & Shipment
Verified authorization: Mcafee Secure, VeriSign Secured
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Process
Standard Warranty Policy
Original New Sealed Enterprise Hardware: 3 Years
Original New Sealed Consumer Devices: 1 Year
The Support Contacts
If your Cisco products failed, you must contact your sales representative to verify product failure. If the problem still can't correct by remote support methods i.e. email or phone support, the RMA procedure will issue.
