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N9K-C93180YC-EX
Cisco N9K-C93180YC-EX N9300-EX 48-Port 25G Data Center Switc...
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N9K-C93180YC-EX is a 1RU fixed-port data center switch for top-of-rack, middle-of-rack, and end-of-row deployments, with 48 fiber downlinks operating at 1, 10, or 25Gbps and six fixed QSFP28 uplinks for 40/100Gbps connections. The Cisco N93180YC-EX belongs to the Cisco N9300-EX series, runs NX-OS or ACI mode, and supports data center leaf roles where server-facing SFP connectivity and high-speed aggregation are required. It is a non-PoE platform with hot-swappable fans and PSU options rather than access-switch endpoint power. N9K-C93108TC-EX is the closest copper sibling, using 48 10G BASE-T downlinks instead of this model’s SFP-class downlinks.
N9K-C93180YC-EX price for new stock is $2,142.00, a 93.5% saving from the Cisco list price of $32,740.00. N9K-C93180YC-EX refurb price is $745.50. N9K-C93180YC-EX is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)
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3600 Gbps switching capacity and over 2600 Mpps forwarding rate support high-density 25G server rows with fixed 40/100G uplinks. BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIPv2, PIM-SM, SSM, and MSDP are part of the licensed Layer 3 routing suite, while default system software includes Layer 2 security and management features. N9K-C93180YC-EX provides 24 GB of system memory, a 64 GB SSD, 40 MB of system buffer, and Cisco Cloud Scale forwarding. Hardware scale reaches 256000 MAC entries, 896000 LPM routes, 4096 VLANs, and 64-way ECMP. Management fits NX-OS and ACI operations through CLI functions exposed by JSON-RPC over HTTP/HTTPS, RESTCONF/NETCONF models, and Cisco Data Center Network Manager. The chassis does not use a hardware stacking fabric; vPC and fabric designs handle multi-switch resiliency.
Quote N9K-C93180YC-EX new sealed or certified refurbished, with power supplies, fan airflow, optics, DACs, and license path specified on the same PO. Refurbished units are inspected and bench-tested, firmware verified, wiped to factory default, and checked for power-on and POST, every port linking at rated speed, optics bay recognition, PSU status, fan status, and clean boot. Warranty options are up to 3-year extended on new units and up to 1 year on certified refurbished, with 30-day returns on every condition; terms apply. PO accepted, Net-30 for government, RMA with advance replacement, and UK, EU, US, and MEA stock or RMA coverage support enterprise and volume orders.
| Key Specs | Key Spec Values |
|---|---|
Operating System | NX-OS |
License Tier | NXOS-ES-XF / NXOS-AD-XF |
Port Configuration | 48 x 1/10/25G SFP+, 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 |
Max Power Draw | 470W |
Lifecycle Status | End of sale August 9, 2022 |
Replacement PID | N9K-C93180YC-FX3 |
In a global cloud provider’s new hyperscale deployment, the N9K-C93180YC-EX Nexus 9300 with 48×10/25G SFP+ and 6×100G QSFP28 ports serves as the spine layer, seamlessly aggregating leaf switches at 100G uplinks and delivering sub-microsecond east-west switching. The result is deterministic latency, linear bandwidth scaling beyond 10 Tbps, and simplified operations through Cisco NX-OS programmability—enabling rapid VM and container provisioning with zero packet loss.
A major investment bank leverages the N9K-C93180YC-EX Nexus 9300 at its trading floor edge to interconnect algorithmic trading servers over 10/25 Gbps links with 100 Gbps aggregation to the core. Precision-tuned buffer management and cut-through forwarding reduce end-to-end latency by up to 30%, ensuring competitive order execution and real-time market data distribution at sub-5 µs speeds.
A managed services provider deploys the N9K-C93180YC-EX Nexus 9300 in its multi-tenant cloud edge to enforce per-tenant QoS and VRF-based isolation over 25 Gbps customer circuits, with 100 Gbps backbone interconnects. Integrated VXLAN EVPN segmentation and hardware-based ACLs deliver zero-touch tenant onboarding, granular traffic policing, and end-to-end data plane security, boosting SLA compliance and operational agility.
A data center row moving from 10G servers to 25G fiber can keep 48 downlink positions on one 1RU switch and use six 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks toward aggregation. Specify port-speed mix, optics or DACs, and the August 31, 2027 support boundary before the PO.
An ACI or NX-OS fabric build needs the XF license class assigned to this hardware, with subscription terms in 3, 5, or 7 years or perpetual ACI Advantage options. Match the license path to the operating mode and add Security, Storage, or SyncE only when required.
A lab that validates mixed server speeds can set 1G, 10G, and 25G downlink speeds port by port while testing 40/100G uplink designs in the same chassis. Specify whether NX-OS mode or ACI mode is needed, then stage licenses and transceiver choices with the switch.
RJ-45 server ports
The fixed downlinks are 48 SFP-class fiber ports, not copper access ports. N9K-C93108TC-FX3P is the named 10GBASE-T replacement path for the copper EX sibling.
PoE endpoint power
The front-panel ports are data-center SFP and QSFP28 interfaces with no PoE budget. Use an access switching platform for powered phones, cameras, or wireless APs.
Long Cisco support horizon
Cisco support for this hardware ends August 31, 2027. N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is the named successor for a 48-port 1/10/25G leaf with six 40/100G ports.
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| N9K-C93180YC-EX |  N9K-C93120TX |  N9K-C93180YC-FX |  N9K-C9372PX |  N9K-C9332PQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 571 mm | 571 mm | 571 mm | 571 mm | 571 mm |
| Ethernet Technology | 25 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 25 Gigabit Ethernet | 10 Gigabit Ethernet | 40 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 2U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U | Rack-Mount 1U |
| Height | 44 mm | 89 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| Manufacturer Part Number | N9K-C93180YC-EX | N9K-C93120TX | N9K-C93180YC-FX | N9K-C9372PX | N9K-C9332PQ |
| Memory | 24 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Power Consumption | 470W | 948W | 425W | 537W | 508W |
| Switching Capacity | 3600 Gbps | 2400 Gbps | 3600 Gbps | 1440 Gbps | 2560 Gbps |
| Width | 439 mm | 445 mm | 440 mm | 439 mm | 439 mm |
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Reviewed on the 22 May 2019
48x10/25G ports with 6x100G uplinks provided excellent aggregation performance.
Reviewed on the 5 March 2017
Handles mixed traffic efficiently with predictable latency.
Reviewed on the 28 August 2020
Professional-grade 9K switch for high-density environments.
Reviewed on the 30 July 2018
Easy integration and management with Cisco Nexus 9K ecosystem.
Reviewed on the 23 January 2023
Stable and reliable under continuous operation.
N9K-C93180YC-EX is a Cisco Nexus 9300-EX fixed data center switch with 48 fiber ports for 1/10/25GbE and six fixed QSFP28 ports for 40/100GbE. It runs NX-OS or ACI mode, supports Layer 3 fabric routing, and is built as a 1RU leaf or top-of-rack switch.
N9K-C93180YC-EX identifies a Nexus 9K fixed switch with 48 ports of 1/10/25G SFP connectivity and six 40/100G QSFP28 ports. The individual character groups are not sold separately, so use the full PID when matching the chassis, port count, media type, uplink class, and EX generation.
N9K-C93180YC-EX is managed through NX-OS mode or ACI mode. NX-OS environments can use CLI functions exposed through JSON-RPC over HTTP/HTTPS, RESTCONF/NETCONF models, and Cisco Data Center Network Manager; ACI deployments use the ACI operating mode with the appropriate ACI software license.
N9K-C93180YC-EX is end of sale: the last order date was August 9, 2022, and the last ship date was November 8, 2022. Security support ended August 8, 2025, service renewal ends November 7, 2026, and Cisco support ends August 31, 2027.
ORM offers N9K-C93180YC-EX in new sealed and certified refurbished condition. Cisco’s platform warranty is 1-year limited hardware coverage, bounded by the August 31, 2027 support date. ORM warranty options are up to 3-year extended on new units and up to 1 year on certified refurbished, with 30-day returns; terms apply.
N9K-C93180YC-EX uses the XF license class for ACI and NX-OS software. Subscription choices include Essential, Advantage, and Premier packages in 3-, 5-, or 7-year terms; perpetual choices include ACI Advantage plus Security, Storage, and SyncE add-ons where the deployment requires them.
No, N9K-C93180YC-EX does not provide PoE. Its front-panel ports are 48 SFP-class 1/10/25G data ports and six QSFP28 40/100G uplinks, so endpoint power must come from servers, injectors, access switches, or another platform with a published PoE budget.
N9K-C93180YC-EX has six fixed QSFP28 uplink ports for 40/100GbE. The same uplink area can support combinations of 1G, 10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, and 100G connectivity, but optics and DAC choices need to match the selected port-speed plan.
Yes, N9K-C93180YC-EX can use SFP-10G-T-X in the supported deployment layout. A configured SFP-10G-T-X position can consume up to 2.5W, while adjacent referenced positions must be empty or use passive copper DACs with up to 0.1W power draw.
N9K-C93180YC-EX uses 48 1/10/25G SFP downlinks, while N9K-C93108TC-EX uses 48 10G BASE-T downlinks; both pair those access ports with six 40/100G QSFP28 ports. Fiber server rows fit N9K-C93180YC-EX, while copper server ports point to the 10G BASE-T model.
N9K-C93180YC-EX provides 48 1/10/25G SFP ports plus six 40/100G QSFP28 ports, while N9K-C93180LC-EX shifts the faceplate to up to 32 40/50G QSFP+ ports or 18 100G QSFP28 ports. Choose the YC model for 25G leaf density and LC for higher-speed port concentration.
N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is the named replacement for N9K-C93180YC-EX and keeps the 48-port 1/10/25G plus six-port 40/100G profile while adding MACsec UP and SyncE in its replacement description. Choose EX for same-generation sparing and FX3 when the successor feature set is required.
Cisco N93180YC-EX power choices include NXA-PAC-500W-PI, NXA-PAC-500W-PE, NXA-PAC-650W-PI, NXA-PAC-650W-PE, NXA-PDC-930W-PI, NXA-PDC-930W-PE, N9K-PUV-1200W, UCS-PSU-6332-DC, and UCSC-PSU-930WDC. Installed modules must use the same supply type and airflow direction.
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