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N3K-C36180YC-R
Cisco N3K-C36180YC-R Nexus 3600-R 48-Port 25 Gigabit Switch,...
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N3K-C36180YC-R combines 8 GB of dynamically allocated packet buffering with fixed data center aggregation: 48 1/10/25G SFP28 ports and six 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks. The managed, non-PoE 1U chassis belongs to Nexus 3600-R, runs NX-OS, and provides Layer 2+ base functionality. Fiber and direct-attached copper cabling support different connection requirements, while the QSFP28 interfaces also accommodate breakout configurations. Cisco Nexus C36180YC-R serves IP storage, DMZ, big data, and edge-routing deployments where optical interface selection matters more than native copper endpoint attachment. N3K-C3636C-R instead supplies 36 native 100G QSFP28 ports for buyers prioritizing 100G density over the mixed-speed layout.
N3K-C36180YC-R price for new stock is $15,750.00, a 49.4% saving from the Cisco list price of $31,119.00. N3K-C36180YC-R refurb price is $5,900.99. N3K-C36180YC-R is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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3600 Gbps maximum switching capacity accommodates aggregation traffic across the fixed interfaces. 1670 Mpps maximum forwarding rate supports packet-intensive traffic, with all-port line-rate operation for packet sizes greater than 115 bytes. RIPv2 provides routing without an additional feature license. N3K-C36180YC-R combines 32 GB of DRAM with 128 GB of bootflash for system software and local files. LACP groups Ethernet links, while vPC provides Layer 2 multipathing rather than hardware stacking. Management includes CLI access, NETCONF XML interfaces, NX-API, SNMP versions 1, 2, and 3, and Linux Bash; role-based access control separates administrative permissions. The R-Series software also supports Python automation and Embedded Event Manager. Ethanalyzer analyzes control-plane packets locally, and Graceful Insertion and Removal provides a maintenance mode.
ORM Systems offers N3K-C36180YC-R new sealed or certified refurbished, with up to a 3-year extended warranty on new orders, up to 1 year on certified refurbished orders, and 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested for power-on and POST, every port linking at rated speed, optics bay recognition, PSU status, fan status, and clean boot; firmware is verified and the configuration wiped to factory default. Specify the required condition, supply configuration, and order quantity before placing the PO for this switch. POs are accepted, Net-30 is available for government, and RMA includes advance replacement, with regional stock and RMA in the UK, EU, US, and MEA.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
Port Configuration | 48 x 25G SFP28 / 6 x 100G QSFP28 |
Max Power Draw | 771W |
Cooling | 2 fans |
When a new rack is staged before production cutover, the maximum 9216-byte MTU makes jumbo-frame settings part of configuration review rather than a cabling assumption. Power-On Auto Provisioning can load the startup configuration during boot. Specify the intended MTU, provisioning workflow, and configuration acceptance checks before releasing the purchase order.
When maintenance stock must match installed airflow, a port-side-intake system uses NXA-FAN-65CFM-PI while a port-side-exhaust system uses NXA-FAN-65CFM-PE. Replacement modules must retain the chassis airflow direction, and fan hot-swap work must finish within one minute. Put the matching fan PID, airflow direction, and spare quantity on the purchase order.
When multiple data center racks must follow one Layer 2 template, the switch supports 512 RSTP instances or 64 MSTP instances. Those limits affect whether the same spanning-tree design can be repeated across the rollout. Specify the selected mode and required instance count before ordering identical chassis configurations.
Native RJ-45 access connections
N3K-C36180YC-R has no native RJ-45 access ports; its data interfaces are SFP28 and QSFP28 cages, so direct twisted-pair endpoint attachment without a transceiver is unavailable.
More than six native 100G ports
N3K-C36180YC-R has six native 100G QSFP28 ports. N3K-C3636C-R provides 36 native 100G QSFP28 ports in a 1U chassis, replacing the mixed-speed layout with higher 100G density.
NX-OS 9.3(16) software baseline
N3K-C36180YC-R is unsupported by NX-OS 9.3(16). A deployment standardized on that release cannot include this chassis without changing its software baseline.
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| N3K-C36180YC-R |  N3K-C3636C-R |  N3K-C3172TQ-10GT |  N3K-C31108TC-V |  N3K-C3524P-10GX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 682 mm | 793 mm | 505 mm | 18 inches | 467 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 25 Gigabit Ethernet | 100 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | 10 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Flash Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB | 2 GB | 64 MB | 4 GB |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-mount | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 42 mm | 44 mm | 1.75 inches | 43.6 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N3K-C36180YC-R | N3K-C3636C-R | N3K-C3172TQ-10GT | N3K-C31108TC-V | N3K-C3524P-10GX |
| Memory | 32 GB | 32 GB | 4 GB | 256 MB | 4 GB |
| Power Consumption | 771W | 1341W | 440W | 370 W | 193W |
| Switching Capacity | 3600 Gbps | 7200 Gbps | 1400 Gbps | 1280 Gbps | 480 Gbps |
| Weight | 12.3 kg | 16.1 kg. | 10 kg. | 22 lbs | 7.9 kg |
| Width | 439 mm | 440 mm | 439 mm | 19 inches | 439 mm |
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N3K-C36180YC-R identifies the Nexus 36180YC-R chassis with 48 10/25G ports and six QSFP28 ports. N3K places the switch in the Nexus 3000 family, C36180YC-R is its model identifier, and R associates it with the R-Series. Airflow, power-supply selection, and software entitlements are separate order choices.
N3K-C36180YC-R provides 48 SFP28 ports supporting 1G, 10G, and 25G, plus six QSFP28 ports supporting 40G or 100G. The QSFP28 ports also support 4 x 25G or 4 x 10G breakout. Match transceiver or cable compatibility to the required link speed and intended breakout configuration.
RIPv2 is available without an additional feature license on N3K-C36180YC-R; full OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and IS-IS require advanced routing entitlements. Legacy N3K-LAN1K9 supplied those features but is discontinued. New advanced-routing orders must specify a supported NX-OS Essentials or NX-OS Advantage licensing path separately from the chassis.
NX-OS Essentials and NX-OS Advantage subscriptions starting at three years, plus NX-OS Advantage perpetual licensing, are available for N3K-C36180YC-R. Perpetual licenses are nontransferable and are not portable between devices. Legacy N3K-LAN1K9 is discontinued. Specify the license purchase separately from the new or certified refurbished hardware condition.
N3K-C36180YC-R is managed through the NX-OS CLI, NX-API, NETCONF XML interfaces, SNMP versions 1, 2, and 3, and Linux Bash. The chassis includes a serial console connection and out-of-band management interfaces. Role-based access control restricts administration according to assigned user roles.
Nexus 3600-R uses vPC for Layer 2 multipathing rather than hardware stacking with shared stack membership. Ethernet port channels participate in the topology while the chassis retain their management model. Specify the intended vPC topology and peer connections instead of treating this family as a stack-kit-based access switch.
AC configurations of N3K-C36180YC-R use NXA-PAC-1100W-PI2 for port-side intake or NXA-PAC-1100W-PE2 for port-side exhaust. The chassis supports dual redundant supplies. NXA-PHV-1100W-PI and NXA-PHV-1100W-PE provide corresponding high-voltage alternatives; high-voltage and normal supplies cannot be mixed. Specify matching airflow and the intended input-power configuration before ordering.
N3K-C36180YC-R is a 1U rack-installable chassis, and NXK-ACC-KIT-1RU supports rack installation. The chassis is 439 mm wide and 682 mm deep, so cabinet depth and service clearance need checking before installation. Confirm the mounting hardware, rack configuration, and grounding arrangement before placing the hardware order.
Cisco has not announced an end-of-sale date for Nexus 3600-R. N3K-C36180YC-R remains available for order. Hardware lifecycle and software-release compatibility are separate checks. State the required NX-OS baseline and optional entitlements when specifying a new chassis or a replacement unit for an existing installation.
N3K-C3636C-R has 36 native 100G QSFP28 ports, while N3K-C36180YC-R combines 48 1/10/25G SFP28 ports with six 40/100G QSFP28 ports. Both use a 1U chassis. N3K-C36180YC-R suits mixed-speed aggregation; N3K-C3636C-R suits orders requiring substantially more native 100G connections rather than dedicated SFP28 access interfaces.
N3K-C36180YC-R reaches 3600 Gbps maximum switching capacity and 1670 Mpps maximum forwarding rate. Line-rate forwarding across every port requires packet sizes greater than 115 bytes. Packet-size assumptions therefore matter when comparing the headline capacity with a traffic profile dominated by smaller Ethernet frames.
N3K-C36180YC-R is offered new sealed or certified refurbished. Cisco’s Nexus 3000 hardware warranty is one-year limited; ORM provides up to a 3-year extended warranty on new orders and up to 1 year on certified refurbished orders. Every condition includes 30-day returns; terms apply. Certified refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested.
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