N9K-C93180YC-EX-WS Cisco Excess 93180 Eligible for Support
N9K-C93180YC-EX-WS Cisco Nexus 93180YC-EX Switch – Cisco Excess, Support Eligible
High-Performance 1/10/25/40/50/100G Data Center Switch – Fully Supported Excess Product
The Cisco Nexus 93180YC-EX-WS Data Center Switch (N9K-C93180YC-EX-WS) is a high-density, low-latency 25G/100G Ethernet switch designed for modern enterprise and cloud data center architectures. Part of the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, this model delivers exceptional performance, scalability, and power efficiency, making it ideal for leaf or spine roles in spine-leaf topologies.
Equipped with 48 x 1/10/25-Gbps SFP28 ports and 6 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 uplinks, the Nexus 93180YC-EX-WS supports flexible breakout options and auto-negotiation, enabling seamless migration from 10G to 25G server connectivity. With a massive 3.6 Tbps switching capacity, 2.6 billion packets per second forwarding rate, and sub-microsecond latency, it ensures consistent, line-rate performance for latency-sensitive workloads.
Running Cisco NX-OS and supporting ACI or NX-OS operational modes, the switch offers rich Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, including VXLAN EVPN, OSPF, BGP, VRF, and multicast routing. Built-in support for automation and programmability - using Ansible, Python, Puppet, and Chef - combined with streaming telemetry enables efficient operations and large-scale fabric management via Cisco DCNM and Nexus Dashboard.
As a Cisco Excess (WS) unit, this model is SMARTnet eligible and backed by a Cisco limited warranty, providing a cost-effective option for organizations seeking genuine Cisco hardware with enterprise-grade support. Dual hot-swappable power supplies, field-reversible fans, and flexible airflow options ensure high availability and deployment flexibility across data center environments.
Product Specifications – Cisco Nexus 93180YC-EX-WS Data Center Switch (N9K-C93180YC-EX-WS)
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| Category | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cisco Nexus 93180YC-EX-WS |
| Model Number | N9K-C93180YC-EX-WS |
| Product Series | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series |
| Product Type | Data Center Leaf / Spine Switch |
| Hardware Classification | Cisco Excess (WS) – SMARTnet Eligible |
| Target Deployment | Enterprise & Cloud Data Centers |
| Form Factor | Fixed Configuration, Rack-Mountable |
| Rack Height | 1 Rack Unit (1RU) |
| Access Ports | 48 × 1/10/25-Gbps SFP28 |
| Uplink Ports | 6 × 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 |
| Port Flexibility | Auto-Negotiation & Breakout Supported |
| Breakout Options | 4×10G, 4×25G (QSFP28 dependent) |
| Switching Capacity | 3.6 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 2.6 Billion Packets per Second (Bpps) |
| Latency | Sub-Microsecond |
| MAC Address Table | 288,000 Entries |
| Packet Buffer | 40 MB Shared Buffer |
| Operating System | Cisco NX-OS |
| ACI Support | Supported (ACI or NX-OS Mode) |
| License Options | NX-OS Essentials / Advantage, ACI Mode |
| Layer 2 Features | VLAN, vPC, STP |
| Layer 3 Features | OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, VRF |
| Overlay Networking | VXLAN with EVPN |
| Multicast Support | PIM, IGMP |
| Automation & DevOps | Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Python |
| Telemetry | Model-Driven Streaming Telemetry |
| Management Platforms | Cisco DCNM, Nexus Dashboard |
| Power Supplies | Dual Redundant, Hot-Swappable |
| Power Supply Type | AC (DC variants available by SKU) |
| Typical Power Consumption | ~250 W (Configuration Dependent) |
| Cooling System | Field-Reversible Fan Modules |
| Airflow Direction | Front-to-Back or Back-to-Front |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (Non-Condensing) |
| High Availability | Redundant Power & Cooling |
| Fabric Architecture Role | Leaf or Spine |
| Topology Support | Spine-Leaf, Clos Fabrics |
| Server Connectivity | Optimized for 25G ToR Deployments |
| Compatibility | Cisco Nexus 9000 Series & ACI Fabric |
| Support Eligibility | Cisco SMARTnet (Excess Hardware) |
| Warranty | Cisco Limited Warranty |
| Use Case – Data Center | Core / Aggregation / ToR Switching |
| Use Case – Cloud | High-Density, Low-Latency Fabrics |
| Use Case – Scalability | VXLAN EVPN & ACI-Based Architectures |
| Package Contents | Switch Chassis (Optics, Cables, Licenses Sold Separately) |
FAQs for N9K-C93180YC-EX-WS:
Is this an officially supported Cisco switch?
Yes, although marked as Cisco Excess, it is SMARTnet-eligible and supportable by Cisco.
What does 'Excess' mean in this model?
Cisco Excess refers to unused, genuine Cisco equipment sold via authorized excess channels with full eligibility for support.
Are licenses included with this switch?
Licenses are generally not bundled. You may need to purchase the required NX-OS or ACI license separately.
Can I use this switch in an ACI fabric?
Yes, the 93180YC-EX supports both ACI and standalone NX-OS deployments.
