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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 Switch Pro Max 16 PoE
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Pro Max 16 PoE
★ 4.1 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 360 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 268 Mpps
  • Ports: 16x Gigabit Ethernet PoE + 2x 10G SFP+ uplink
  • PoE Budget: 240W total
  • Layer: L3 (Managed/Routing)
  • Stacking Support: Yes, stackable via stacking ports
  • Max Power Consumption: 400W
  • Dimensions: 17.3 x 8.9 x 1.7 inches
  • Management: UniFi Controller / Web UI

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: 240W PoE budget for high device density; Dual 10G SFP+ uplink ports for high-bandwidth core connectivity; Layer 3 routing capabilities for VLAN and inter-subnet management; Centralized UniFi controller integration with intuitive dashboard; Stackable design for scalable network growth; Fanless or near-silent operation; Enterprise-grade build quality in compact form factor
  • ✘ Cons: Requires UniFi Controller for advanced management features (standalone mode is limited); Higher initial cost compared to unmanaged switches; Limited to 10G uplinks rather than 40G or higher bandwidth options; Learning curve for users unfamiliar with UniFi ecosystem; No console port for legacy terminal-based management; PoE budget may be insufficient for very high-density deployments with power-hungry APs
  • Est. Price: $899 - $1,399

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