Product Summary
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C93180YC-FX3 is a next-generation 1RU data center switch delivering 48 ports of 1/10/25-Gbps SFP28 and 6 ports of 40/100-Gbps QSFP28. It is designed to meet the demands of modern, highly virtualized, automated, and cloud-scale environments. The FX3 series enhances feature support, security, and scale compared to earlier FX and FX2 models. It operates in both NX-OS and ACI modes, supporting features like VXLAN EVPN, microsegmentation, and comprehensive telemetry.
Product Details
| Feature | Description |
| Product Code | N9K-C93180YC-FX3 |
| Port Configuration | 48 x 1/10/25-Gbps SFP28 + 6 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 2.6 Bpps |
| Form Factor | 1RU rack-mountable |
| Software Support | Cisco NX-OS and ACI operating modes |
| Enhanced Capabilities | Expanded scale, enhanced security, deeper telemetry, encryption features |
| Ideal Use Cases | Access, leaf, spine, edge switch in hybrid cloud and enterprise data centers |
Key Features
48-port SFP28 for flexible 1G/10G/25G server connectivity
6-port QSFP28 for 40G/100G uplinks
Hardware-based VXLAN and EVPN for overlay networking
Advanced segmentation and microsegmentation support
Scalable MAC/route table sizes for cloud-scale networking
In-depth telemetry and flow analytics
High availability with redundant, hot-swappable components
Backward compatible with FX and FX2 software and optics
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Total Ports | 54 (48 x SFP28 + 6 x QSFP28) |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 2.6 Bpps |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.6 in |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swappable (AC/DC options) |
| Typical Power Consumption | ~400W |
| Weight | ~9.0 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Ports Configuration | Switching Capacity | Key Differences |
| N9K-C93180YC-FX3 | 48 x 1/10/25G + 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | 3.6 Tbps | Latest FX3 version with expanded scale and features |
| N9K-C93180YC-FX | 48 x 1/10/25G + 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | 3.6 Tbps | Standard FX version, ideal for leaf/spine designs |
| N9K-C93180YC-EX | 48 x 1/10/25G + 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | 3.6 Tbps | Optimized for enterprise with core switching focus |
