Name: Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3
Brand: Cisco

Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3

★ 3.3 Value Score

Switch Type: 1RU 25/100G Top-of-Rack Switch
Switching Capacity: 19.2 Tbps
Forwarding Rate: 14.4 Bpps
Port Configuration: 48u00d7100G QSFP28 (front panel) + 6u00d7100G QSFP28 (breakout capable)
Total Ports: 54 high-speed ports (48 + 6)
Layer: L2/L3
PoE Support: N/A
Stacking Support: Yes (Nexus Fabric/vPC+)
Form Factor: 1RU
Max Cable Length: 100m (DAC) / Longer with optics
Power Consumption: ~2000W

✔ Pros: Ultra-high switching capacity (19.2 Tbps) ideal for high-density data centers; Supports 100G ports at scale with 48 native + breakout capability for flexibility; Full L3 routing support with industry-leading performance; Extensive Nexus OS feature set including vPC, VXLAN, BGP; Excellent power efficiency per Tbps throughput; Cisco enterprise support and integration with ACI/Nexus ecosystem
✘ Cons: Very high capital cost ($8.5K–$14.5K+) limits adoption for smaller deployments; Requires advanced switching expertise—steep learning curve for non-Cisco environments; Cooling and power infrastructure requirements (2000W+) not suitable for edge/remote sites; Limited single-port speed flexibility (100G minimum, no 10/40G on same module); Nexus OS licensing costs for advanced features (ACI, telemetry, automation); Not ideal for non-data-center use cases (enterprise campus switches offer better cost/benefit)
Est. Price: $8,500 - $14,500

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