
Model Number: |
N9K-C93180LC-EX – Cisco Nexus 9000 Switches |
Detail: |
Nexus 9K Fixed with up to 32p 40/50G QSFP+ or up to 18p 100G QSFP28 |
N9K-C93180LC-EX Overview
The Cisco Nexus 93180LC-EX Switch is the industry’s first 50-Gbps-capable 1RU switch that supports 3.6 Tbps of bandwidth and over 2.6 bpps across up to 32 fixed 40- and 50-Gbps QSFP+ ports or up to 18 fixed 100-Gbps ports (Figure 3). The switch can support up to 72 10-Gbps ports using breakout cables. A variety of flexible port configurations are supported using templates.
Quick Specs
Part Number | N9K-C93180LC-EX |
Ports | to 32p 40/50G QSFP+ or up to 18p 100G QSFP28, or up to 72 10-Gbps ports using breakout cables |
Downlink supported speeds | 10 / 40 /50-Gbps speeds |
CPU | 4 cores |
System memory | 24 GB |
SSD drive | 64 GB |
System buffer | 40 MB |
Management ports | 2 ports: 1 RJ-45 and 1 SFP |
USB ports | 1 |
RS-232 serial ports | 1 |
Power supplies (up to 2) | 500W AC, 930W DC, or 1200W HVAC/HVDC |
Typical power (AC/DC) | 220W |
Maximum power (AC/DC) | 500W |
Physical dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 57.1 cm) |
Product Details
Figure 1 shows the front panel of N9K-C93180LC-EX

① | Up to 32p 40/50G QSFP+ or up to 18p 100G QSFP28 |
The back panel.

① | Power Supply |
② | 4 x Fan Module |
③ | Power Supply |
④ | Out-of-band management port (RJ-45 port) |
⑤ | Chassis LEDs (Beacon [BCN] and Status [STS]) |
⑥ | USB port used for saving or copying functions |
⑦ | Out-of-band management port (SFP port) |
⑧ | Console port (RS232 port) |