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N9K-C92160YC-X Overview
N9K-C92160YC-X is a high-performance, 1RU rack-mount switch built on a fixed-architecture design that delivers robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking capabilities for data center environments. It features versatile power options with redundant power supply support and a broad portfolio of connectivity ports that ensure high throughput and architectural flexibility.
N9K-C92160YC-X supports advanced stacking and scalability features that help extend network capacity without compromising performance, making it ideal for mission-critical applications such as cloud data centers, high-frequency trading environments, and large-scale enterprise networks. Its state-of-the-art design integrates powerful performance with modular uplink configurations and integrated network management to meet evolving infrastructure demands.
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N9K-C92160YC-X Specifications
- Product Type
- Switch
- Brand
- Cisco
- Power Source
- Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A
- Layer Supported
- Layer 2 / Layer 3
- Form Factor
- Rack-mount
- Power Consumption
- 525 W
- Number of Ethernet Ports
- Over 48 Ports
- Number of Downlink Ports
- 48 Ports
- Manageable
- Managed
- Ethernet Technology
- 10/100/1000
- Media Type Supported
- Combo
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Manufacturer Part Number
- N9K-C92160YC-X
- Uplink Configuration
- 40G
- IOS
- IP Services
- POE Support
- Non POE
- SFP Ports
- Combo
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Interface Ports
- 10/100/1000
- Port/Expansion Slot Details
- 60 fixed ports with modular uplink configurations
- Flash Memory
- 256 MB
- Switching Capacity
- 6400 Gbps
- Product Name
- Cisco Nexus 92160YC-X
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 30 lbs
N9K-C92160YC-X Use Case
Spine-and-Leaf Fabric for Hyperscale Cloud Data Centers
In a hyperscale cloud environment supporting thousands of VMs, the N9K-C92160YC-X delivers 48×10G SFP+ leaf-to-host connections and 6×40G or 4×100G uplinks to the spine. This architecture ensures sub-microsecond latency, non-blocking bandwidth, and seamless horizontal scaling. Benefit: Maximized east-west traffic throughput and predictable performance for multi-tenant workloads.
High-Bandwidth Campus Core for Enterprise Digital Transformation
Large enterprises migrating to SD-Access require a resilient campus core switch. The N9K-C92160YC-X provides 48×10G SFP+ access ports for wired/wireless aggregation plus 40G/100G uplinks to the data center. Outcome: Simplified network segmentation, high-availability fabric, and 10× capacity growth without forklift upgrades.
Low-Latency Interconnect for AI/ML and HPC Clusters
AI/ML training clusters and HPC nodes demand ultra-low latency and high throughput. Deploying the N9K-C92160YC-X at leaf aggregation enables native RDMA-over-Converged-Ethernet and lossless fabric over 40G/100G links. Benefit: Up to 2× faster model convergence, reduced I/O bottlenecks, and optimized GPU-to-GPU data exchange.
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Product Comparison Table 
| N9K-C92160YC-X |  N9K-C9332C |  N9K-C92304QC |  N9K-C93180YC-FX |  N9K-C9272Q | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethernet Technology | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | 25 Gigabit Ethernet + 100 Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 |
| Flash Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 GB SSD | 256 MB |
| Form Factor | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-Mount 1U | Chassis |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 44 mm | 1.73 inches |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N9K-C92160YC-X | N9K-C9332C | N9K-C92304QC | N9K-C93180YC-FX | N9K-C9272Q |
| Media Type Supported | Combo | Fiber | Combo | Fiber | Fiber |
| Power Source | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply / N/A | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply | AC+DC Redundant | Redundant Power Supply / AC Power Supply |
| Product Type | Switch | Switch | Switch | Network Switch | Switch |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1U | 1 RU |
| SFP Ports | Combo | 24 SFP Ports | 24 SFP Ports | 48 x 1GbE SFP28 | 24 SFP Ports |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 439 mm | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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Yannick Pierce
5
Handles heavy traffic loads with predictable performance.
Z
Zane Ford
4
Professional-grade Cisco 9K switch with excellent reliability.
A
Alfred Grant
5
Easy to manage and integrate with existing network.
B
Barrett Clarke
5
Stable and enterprise-ready high-performance solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco Nexus N9K-C92160YC-X?
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C92160YC-X is a fixed 1RU data center switch offering 48 × 10G SFP+ and 6 × 40G QSFP+ or 4 × 100G QSFP28 ports for high-performance Ethernet connectivity.
How many ports and port types does the N9K-C92160YC-X provide?
It provides 48 10G SFP+ line-rate ports plus six 40G QSFP+ or four 100G QSFP28 uplink ports in a single 1RU chassis.
What switching capacity and forwarding rate does the N9K-C92160YC-X deliver?
The switch delivers up to 2.56 Tbps of switching capacity and 1.9 Bpps forwarding rate at wire speed for demanding data center workloads.
Which Cisco NX-OS software features are supported on this switch?
It runs Cisco NX-OS with advanced Layer 2/3 features, VXLAN BGP EVPN, QoS, telemetry, and programmability via REST APIs and Python scripting.
Is the N9K-C92160YC-X compatible with Cisco ACI?
Yes, the N9K-C92160YC-X is ACI-ready, enabling policy-driven automation, centralized management, and simplified application provisioning within the Cisco ACI fabric.
What power and cooling options are available?
It supports front-to-back airflow, hot-swappable fans, and redundant AC or DC power supplies to ensure uninterrupted operation.
What are the typical use cases for the Nexus N9K-C92160YC-X?
It is ideal as a 10G top-of-rack leaf switch in cloud data centers, spine-leaf architectures, and large enterprise network cores.
Does the N9K-C92160YC-X support network virtualization?
Yes, it supports VXLAN BGP EVPN, VRF-Lite, MPLS, and Layer 3 multipathing for scalable and segmented virtual networks.
How is the N9K-C92160YC-X managed?
You can manage it via CLI, NX-OS GUI, Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM), or programmatically through REST APIs and NETCONF/YANG.
What warranty and support options are available?
Cisco provides a limited lifetime hardware warranty plus optional SMARTnet service for 24/7 technical support, advanced hardware replacement, and software updates.
Which transceivers and cables are compatible?
It supports Cisco 10G SFP+, 40G QSFP+, and 100G QSFP28 modules along with DAC/AOC cable assemblies for copper and fiber connectivity.
Can I stack multiple N9K-C92160YC-X units?
It does not support traditional stacking but offers virtual PortChannel (vPC) and Layer 3 ECMP for multi-chassis link aggregation and resilience.
What is the typical latency of the switch?
The N9K-C92160YC-X delivers sub-microsecond latency (as low as 600 ns) at full line rate for ultra-low-delay performance.
Does the switch include advanced security features?
Yes, it includes MACsec encryption, TrustSec, control plane protection, and routing protocol authentication for end-to-end security.
What licensing is required for full functionality?
A default LAN Base license is included, with optional LAN Enterprise or Cisco ACI Fabric licenses available for advanced features.
How do I upgrade NX-OS software on the Nexus N9K-C92160YC-X?
Use the NX-OS repository and the 'install all' command to perform an in-service software upgrade (ISSU) without disrupting traffic.