N9K-C93180YC-FX, Cisco Nexus 9300 Switch, 48x25G SFP+/6x100G QSFP28/MACsec/Unified Ports

The Cisco N9K-C93180YC-FX is a high-performance, enterprise-class 1RU fixed-port switch in the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, purpose-built to deliver exceptional scalability, flexibility, and reliability for modern data centers, cloud computing environments, enterprise campus cores, and high-density server deployments. Featuring 48 auto-sensing 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 ports and 6 high-speed 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 uplink ports, the switch provides outstanding bandwidth, low latency, and wire-speed performance to support virtualization, software-defined networking (SDN), hyper-converged infrastructure, big data analytics, artificial intelligence workloads, and mission-critical business applications. Powered by Cisco's advanced Cloud Scale ASIC architecture, the N9K-C93180YC-FX delivers industry-leading forwarding capacity, high packet processing performance, and intelligent traffic management while maintaining ultra-low latency for demanding network environments. The switch supports comprehensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking features, including VXLAN EVPN, BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, IPv4/IPv6 dual stack, multicast, QoS, ACLs, and advanced security capabilities, enabling organizations to build highly available, secure, and scalable network infrastructures. With support for Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and Cisco NX-OS operating modes, the N9K-C93180YC-FX offers deployment flexibility for both traditional networking and automated policy-driven data center architectures. It also provides extensive programmability through open APIs, Python scripting, automation frameworks, and telemetry features, simplifying network management, monitoring, and orchestration while reducing operational complexity. Designed for continuous operation, the switch incorporates redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules, ensuring maximum system availability and simplified maintenance. The compact 1RU form factor makes it an ideal choice for space-efficient rack deployments without compromising performance or expansion capabilities. The Cisco N9K-C93180YC-FX is widely deployed in enterprise data centers, cloud service providers, financial institutions, healthcare organizations, educational campuses, telecommunications networks, and large-scale commercial environments where high-speed connectivity, low latency, exceptional reliability, and investment protection are essential. Fully compatible with a broad range of Cisco optics, DAC cables, and AOC solutions, the switch allows organizations to build cost-effective and future-ready network infrastructures while supporting seamless migration to higher-speed Ethernet technologies. Combining superior performance, advanced automation, robust security, energy-efficient operation, and industry-proven reliability, the Cisco N9K-C93180YC-FX is an ideal solution for businesses seeking to optimize data center networking, improve application performance, and support long-term digital transformation initiatives.