Description
Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 Ethernet Switch
The Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 Ethernet Switch is the latest evolution in Cisco Cloud Scale technology, engineered to power modern data centers with cloud-scale access built on the proven Nexus 9300-FX3 Series foundation. Designed for high-density, cost-efficient deployments, this switch delivers scalable connectivity, wire-rate security, and the automation-friendly features businesses need to support rapidly changing workloads. It is purpose-built for cloud-scale environments where the number of endpoints continues to grow, where consistent performance matters, and where operational simplicity directly translates into faster application delivery and lower total cost of ownership. The FX3 family leverages Cisco’s deep field experience in data-center fabrics, offering a flexible, compact, and resilient platform that thrives in multi-tenant, virtualized, and automated networks while maintaining predictable latency and robust security posture.
- The Nexus 93180YC-FX3 is built on a cloud-scale fabric architecture that supports rapid scale-out in data centers, enabling organizations to expand endpoint density and leaf-spine capacity without disruptive migrations. This design emphasizes a forward-looking approach to automation and orchestration, providing a platform that integrates with modern IT pipelines, infrastructure as code, and policy-driven networking. With cloud-scale capabilities, you can grow your network incrementally while preserving consistent forwarding behavior and high availability across the fabric.
- Performance and density are at the core of the FX3 series. Expect wire-rate forwarding with deterministic latency across a broad range of ports and uplinks, enabling predictable application performance even as traffic patterns shift from traditional data-center workloads to modern microservices and distributed architectures. The platform supports high-speed uplinks and dense access ports that simplify spine-leaf implementations, accelerate east-west traffic, and improve tail-end latency for latency-sensitive applications. Built-in traffic management features such as QoS, congestion avoidance, and traffic isolation help ensure quality of service for critical workloads.
- Security is embedded at the hardware and software level to protect data in transit and enforce policies at scale. The FX3 platform provides secure management interfaces, role-based access control, and robust authentication mechanisms to safeguard device access. Wire-rate security features help protect your traffic without adding bottlenecks, and the platform is designed to support secure software upgrades, image signing, and integrity checks to reduce the risk of firmware tampering. These capabilities are essential for compliant data-center operations and for maintaining trust across multi-tenant environments.
- Management, automation, and programmability are central to the Nexus FX3 experience. The switch supports Cisco NX-OS with open APIs, RESTful interfaces, and native scripting support that facilitate automation via Ansible, Python, and other orchestration tools. This makes zero-touch provisioning and policy-driven provisioning feasible, accelerating deployment and reducing manual configuration errors. The FX3’s compatibility with Cisco DNA Center and other management platforms means you can implement centralized policy, telemetry, and governance, aligning network operations with broader IT workflows and business outcomes.
- Deployment flexibility and reliability round out the FX3 value proposition. The 93180YC-FX3 is suitable for multiple roles within data-center topologies—from edge and access layers to leaf and spine aggregation points—supporting diverse rack configurations and deployment scenarios. The platform emphasizes energy-efficient design and operational resilience, with supportive features such as redundant power and cooling options on selected SKUs and modular maintenance pathways to minimize downtime. This adaptability helps organizations optimize space, power, and cooling while delivering consistent performance under varied traffic loads.
Technical Details of Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 Ethernet Switch
- Get this information from the official specifications section of the product page on ec.synnex.com using the SKU or UPC as reference.
How to install Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 Ethernet Switch
- Plan your deployment by mapping out the data-center topology and confirming available rack space, power, and cooling. Ensure you have the appropriate SKU and firmware version for your environment, and download any required software images from Cisco or your authorized distributor prior to installation.
- In the data center rack, mount the FX3 switch securely according to the vendor’s rack-mount guidelines. Confirm that all power supplies are properly connected and that cooling airflow is unobstructed to maximize reliability and longevity of the device.
- Connect management and data-plane networks. Attach the switch to the out-of-band management network for remote administration, and connect the required access and uplink ports to your leaf-spine fabric. Use appropriate cabling that matches the port speeds on the device (for example, 10G/25G/40G/100G as applicable to your SKU).
- Establish initial access and configuration. Use the console port or a management VLAN to reach the NX-OS command-line interface. Set up a secure administrative user, assign a management IP address, enable essential features, and verify connectivity to management devices and the rest of the fabric. Run the basic startup wizard to initialize interfaces and fabric parameters according to your topology.
- Perform firmware and feature checks. Ensure you are operating with the recommended NX-OS version for your workload mix. Validate the switch’s forwarders, QoS settings, and security policies. Verify that routing, tunneling (for overlay networks like VXLAN, if used), and table allocations are aligned with your data-center design. Finally, validate monitoring, logging, and alerting so you can respond quickly to any issues during the cutover.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: What is the Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3 Ethernet Switch? A: It is a high-density, cloud-scale access switch in the Cisco Nexus 9300-FX3 Series, designed to support cost-effective cloud-scale data-center deployments with scalable endpoint density, wire-rate security, and automation-friendly management.
- Q: What deployment scenarios is it best suited for? A: It is well suited for data-center leaf and edge roles within leaf-spine fabrics, providing scalable connectivity and consistent performance for multi-tenant, virtualized, and cloud-native workloads.
- Q: What operating system does it run? A: It runs Cisco NX-OS, with features supporting automation, programmability, and security at scale.
- Q: What uplink speeds and port densities can I expect? A: The FX3 family focuses on high-density access ports with capable uplinks to spine switches, enabling flexible fabric designs. Exact port configurations depend on the SKU and module options selected for your deployment.
- Q: How can I manage and automate this switch? A: Management and automation are through NX-OS, REST APIs, and compatibility with Cisco DNA Center and Ansible/Python-based automation workflows for policy-driven networking and streamlined operations.
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