(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - N9K-C93180YC-FX24=

Overview

The Cisco N9K-C93180YC-FX24= is a high-density, high-performance switch from the Nexus 9000 Series, tailored for data center and enterprise applications. Equipped with 24 1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet ports, this switch provides extensive connectivity options for bandwidth-intensive workloads. It supports advanced features such as automation, programmability, and a rich set of Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, making it suitable for both traditional and cloud-based networking environments. The N9K-C93180YC-FX24 is designed to meet the growing demands of modern networks with flexibility and scalability.

Specs

Port Configuration:

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

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 3.6 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 2.7 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Latency: Low latency for high-speed applications

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2:
  • VLAN support (standard and private VLANs)
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid STP (RSTP), and Multiple STP (MST)
  • Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
• Layer 3:
  • Full IPv4 and IPv6 routing support
  • Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, and EIGRP
  • VXLAN support with EVPN

Storage and SAN Features:

• Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE): Integration for storage area network connectivity

Automation and Programmability:

• Programmability: Supports NX-OS API, Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef for automation
• Cisco ACI Support: Integration with software-defined networking (SDN) solutions

Management and Monitoring:

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS
• Management Interfaces: CLI, SNMP, NETCONF/RESTCONF, and real-time telemetry
• vPC (Virtual Port Channel): Provides high availability and redundancy