(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - C1-N9K-C93180YC-FX

Overview

The Cisco C1-N9K-C93180YC-FX is a high-performance switch in the Nexus 9000 series, designed for data center applications requiring low latency, high throughput, and programmability. It features 48 ports of 1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet and 6 ports of 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet, supporting Layer 2 and Layer 3 services with flexible, high-density connectivity. The switch is optimized for both traditional and modern data center networks, offering advanced automation, visibility, and programmability through Cisco's NX-OS operating system.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 48 x 1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet (SFP28) ports
• 6 x 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP28) ports

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 3.6 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 2.6 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Latency: Ultra-low latency, less than 1 microsecond

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2:
  • VLAN support
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
  • Port Channeling with Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
• Layer 3:
  • IPv4/IPv6 unicast and multicast routing protocols
  • OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and IS-IS support
  • VXLAN for Layer 2 over Layer 3 fabric extensions
  • EVPN for scalable virtualized networking

Automation and Virtualization:

• Programmability: Supports REST APIs, Python scripting, and network automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• VXLAN/EVPN: Supports both VXLAN and EVPN for scalable multi-tenant data center environments
• vPC (Virtual Port Channel): Provides redundancy and load balancing

Quality of Service (QoS):

• Comprehensive QoS capabilities to manage bandwidth, prioritize critical traffic, and reduce latency

Management and Monitoring:

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS
• Telemetry: Real-time telemetry for advanced monitoring and troubleshooting
• Management Protocols: SNMP, Syslog, NETCONF/RESTCONF