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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 Enterprise 8 PoE
Ubiquiti Enterprise 8 PoE
★ 4.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Wi-Fi Standard: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  • Spatial Streams (MIMO): 2x2 MIMO (2 spatial streams per band)
  • Aggregate Throughput: 1.8 Gbps (1.2 Gbps 5GHz + 600 Mbps 2.4GHz)
  • Radios: Dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz)
  • Uplink Port Speed: 1 Gbps Ethernet
  • Max Clients: 128-200 concurrent clients
  • PoE Requirement: 802.3at PoE (30W)
  • Antenna Type: Internal omni-directional
  • Coverage Area: ~400 sq ft / ~37 sq m
  • Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/n/ax), 5 GHz (802.11a/n/ac/ax)
  • Data Rate (5GHz): Up to 1.2 Gbps
  • Data Rate (2.4GHz): Up to 600 Mbps
  • Security: WPA2/WPA3 Enterprise & Personal
  • Management: UniFi Network Controller, cloud/on-prem
  • Form Factor: Compact ceiling or wall-mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 6 with strong dual-band coverage; Simple PoE power delivery (802.3at standard); Excellent UniFi integration and centralized management; Cost-effective for mid-market deployments; Reliable firmware and security updates from Ubiquiti
  • ✘ Cons: Limited to 2x2 MIMO (lower stream count than flagship models); 1 Gbps uplink can bottleneck in high-density deployments; Requires UniFi Controller ecosystem (not standalone); Internal antennas limit customization; 5GHz range more limited than external-antenna competitors
  • Est. Price: $249 - $349

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