CISCO N9K-C93180YC-FX

The Cisco N9K-C93180YC-FX is a high-performance, fixed configuration switch designed for data center and cloud environments. It’s part of the Cisco Nexus 9300-FX series, known for its cloud-scale technology. Here’s a breakdown of its key features and benefits:

Key Features:

• High Port Density and Speed: Offers 48 ports of 1/10/25 Gbps Ethernet SFP28 and 6 ports of 40/100 Gbps Ethernet QSFP28, providing flexibility for server and uplink connectivity.
• Cloud Scale Technology: Built on Cisco’s Cloud Scale technology, enabling cost-effective cloud deployments, increased endpoints, and cloud services with wire-rate security and telemetry.
• Advanced Features: Supports a wide range of features including VXLAN, Cisco ACI, and programmability with Cisco NX-OS APIs, making it suitable for modern data center architectures.
• Hardware and Software High Availability: Designed for high availability with redundant components and features like hitless software upgrades.
• Security: Includes features like MACsec encryption to enhance network security.
• Compact Form Factor: 1RU form factor, ideal for space-constrained environments.

Benefits:

• High Performance: Delivers high throughput and low latency, crucial for demanding data center applications.
• Scalability: Supports high density and flexible port configurations, allowing for network growth and expansion.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Offers a balance of performance, features, and cost, making it a competitive choice for data center deployments.
• Automation: Programmability and API support enable network automation and orchestration.
• Operational Efficiency: Cisco NX-OS provides a robust and feature-rich operating system, simplifying network management.