Description
The Cisco C1-N9K-C93180LC-EX is a high-performance data center switch built for modern, bandwidth-intensive enterprise and cloud environments. Part of the Cisco Nexus 9300 Series, this enterprise-class switch delivers scalable Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding to support virtualization, automation, and east-west traffic at scale.
Featuring 48 × 10/25G SFP28 downlink ports and 6 × 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks, the C1-N9K-C93180LC-EX provides flexible connectivity for high-density server access and spine-leaf architectures. With support for extensive routing tables, advanced ACLs, and large VRF scalability, it is well suited for multi-tenant data centers and hybrid cloud deployments.
Designed for reliability and efficiency, the switch includes redundant power and cooling options, hot-swappable fan modules, and optimized airflow. Whether deploying a new data center fabric or expanding an existing enterprise network, the Cisco C1-N9K-C93180LC-EX delivers the performance, resiliency, and scalability required for mission-critical workloads.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cisco |
| Model | C1-N9K-C93180LC-EX |
| Series | Nexus 9300 |
| Total Ports | 54 |
| Downlink Ports | 48 × 10/25G SFP28 |
| Uplink Ports | 6 × 40/100G QSFP28 |
| Switching Layer | Layer 2 / Layer 3 |
| LPM Routes | 896,000 |
| IP Host Entries | 896,000 |
| MAC Address Table | 256,000 |
| Multicast Routes | 32,000 |
| IGMP Snooping Groups | 8,000 (up to 32,000 max) |
| ACL Capacity | 4,000 ingress / 2,000 egress per slice |
| VLAN Support | 4,096 (127 reserved) |
| VRF Instances | 1,000 (up to 16,000 max) |
| CPU | Quad-core |
| System Memory | 24 GB |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB SSD |
| System Buffer | 40 MB |
| Power Supply Options | 500W AC, 930W DC, 1200W HVAC/HVDC |
| Power Consumption | 210W typical / 470W max |
| Cooling | 4 hot-swappable fan modules |
| Airflow | Port-side intake & exhaust |
| Management Ports | 1 × RJ-45, 1 × SFP |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Console Port | RS-232 serial |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Minimum NX-OS Version | 9.3(2) |
| Minimum ACI Version | 14.2.1 |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 1.72 × 17.3 × 22.5 in |
| MTBF | 390,330 hours |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
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