Brand: Cisco · SKU: 93180LC-EX · MPN: N9K-C93180LC-EX · Category: Networking
The Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX Switch is a high-performance, 1-Rack-Unit (1RU) data center switch designed for highly scalable cloud architectures and enterprise data centers. Built on Cisco Cloud Scale technology, it is the industry's first 50-Gbps-capable 1RU switch, offering up to 3.6 Tbps of bandwidth and over 2.6 billion packets per second (bpps). It features 24 fixed 40/50-Gbps QSFP+ downlink ports and 6 fixed 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 uplink ports, with flexible configuration options that can support up to 32 x 40/50-Gbps ports or up to 18 x 100-Gbps ports. The switch supports Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (Cisco ACI) for automated, policy-based systems and operates in either NX-OS or ACI mode.
| CPU | 4 cores |
|---|---|
| Ports | 24 x 40/50 Gigabit QSFP+ downlinks and 6 x 40/100 Gigabit QSFP28 uplinks |
| Bandwidth | 3.6 Tbps |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable 1U |
| SSD Storage | 64 GB |
| System Buffer | 40 MB |
| System Memory | 24 GB |
| Forwarding Rate | 2.6 bpps |
| Switching Layer | Layer 3 |
| Management Ports | 1 RJ-45 and 1 SFP |
| Warranty | 1-year limited manufacturer warranty |
| Weight | 17.2 lbs |
| Dimensions | 17.3 x 22.5 x 1.7 in |
The Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX is purpose-built for modern, high-density spine-leaf architectures. It provides flexible migration options, sub-microsecond latency, and support for 10G, 25G, 40G, 50G, and 100G connectivity through native ports and breakout configurations.
Yes, this Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX Switch (93180LC-EX) is 100% genuine Cisco hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX Switch includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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