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Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3
Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX3
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • 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

Curation Review

  • ✔ 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

Compare Against

Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE
Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE
★ 5.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Device Type: Managed Switch
  • Switching Capacity: 528 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 395 Mpps
  • Ports: 24x 2.5G PoE + 2x 10G SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 600W
  • Layer: L3 (Layer 3)
  • Stacking Support: No
  • Management: UniFi Network Application
  • Cooling: Fanless with passive cooling option
  • Power Consumption: Approx 80-250W (depending on PoE load)
  • Max PoE Devices: 24
  • Throughput per 2.5G Port: 2.5 Gbps full duplex

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Excellent 2.5G port density at mid-range price; Fanless design offers silent operation and reliability; 600W PoE budget supports modern high-power devices; Integrated into UniFi ecosystem for centralized management; 10G uplink SFP+ ports for aggregation; Low latency and responsive performance; Energy efficient under typical loads
  • ✘ Cons: Limited to L3 (no advanced routing); No stacking support limits scalability for large deployments; 2.5G ports may not justify cost if 1G sufficient for use case; Passive cooling means outdoor/high-temp deployments not recommended; Limited redundancy/HA features compared to enterprise switches; SFP+ modules sold separately
  • Est. Price: $699 - $899

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