Description:

The Cisco N9K-C93180YC-EX Managed Ethernet Switch is used in high-performance data center networking systems to provide low-latency switching with high-density 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet access ports and high-speed uplink connectivity. Commonly installed in enterprise data centers, cloud computing infrastructures, and network aggregation layers requiring scalable and reliable high-speed switching. Maintenance teams, network administrators, and system integrators use this switch for infrastructure upgrades, data center expansion, or replacement of existing high-capacity data center switches.  

Applications:

The Cisco N9K-C93180YC-EX Managed Ethernet Switch is used in enterprise and data center networks to support high-speed communication between servers, storage systems, and core network infrastructure devices. Commonly deployed in cloud computing environments, virtualization platforms, enterprise data centers, and high-performance computing networks where 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity and high-speed uplinks improve network performance and scalability. Maintenance teams, network engineers, and system integrators install this switch to support infrastructure modernization, backbone expansion, and replacement of aging data center switching equipment.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Cisco
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): N9K-C93180YC-EX
• Product Type: Managed Data Center Ethernet Switch
• Series: Cisco Nexus 9000 Series
• Total Ports: 54
• Ethernet Ports: 48 × 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 ports
• Uplink Ports: 6 × 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
• Switching Capacity: Up to 3.6 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 2.6 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Management Type: Layer 2 / Layer 3 Managed Switch
• Network Features: VLAN, QoS, VXLAN, SNMP, multicast support
• Cooling: 4 × Hot-swappable fans (rear-to-front airflow)
• Power Supply: Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies
• Mounting Type: 1U Rack Mount
• Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 40°C
• Enclosure: Data center-grade metal chassis

Common Replacements:

• Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX Ethernet Switch
• Cisco Nexus N9K-C9336C-FX2 Ethernet Switch
• Cisco Nexus N9K-C9372PX-E Ethernet Switch