The Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 is a high-performance, data center-class switch from the Cisco Nexus 9300 Series designed to deliver low-latency, high-density 1/10/25G connectivity. It is optimized for modern cloud data centers, enterprise networks, and next-generation high-throughput workloads.
This switch supports full Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality, VXLAN/EVPN for network virtualization, and seamless integration with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) for policy-driven automation. Its energy-efficient design, scalability, and advanced programmability make it ideal for high-performance, highly available network environments.
| Specification | Detail | 
| Model | N9K-C93180YC-FX3 | 
| Port Density | 48 × 1/10/25G SFP28 ports; 6 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks | 
| Switching Capacity | Up to 6.0 Tbps | 
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 2.2 Bpps | 
| Layer 2 Features | VLANs, STP, VPC, VXLAN bridging | 
| Layer 3 Features | OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS, static routing, VXLAN routing | 
| High Availability | Dual redundant power supplies, hot-swappable fans, ISSU support | 
| Management / Monitoring | NX-OS, Cisco ACI, SNMP, NetFlow, telemetry | 
| Form Factor | 1RU rackmount | 
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 438 mm × 44 mm × 749 mm | 
| Weight | Approx. 11 kg | 
| Power Supplies | Dual hot-swappable PSU, 1100W each | 
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C | 
| Certifications | CE, FCC, UL, RoHS | 
| Use Cases / Workload Fit | Data center fabric, cloud networking, high-performance enterprise networks | 
| Warranty / Support Options | Standard Cisco warranty; optional extended service and support plans available |