The Cisco Nexus N3K-C36180YC-R switch is an asset for any data center requiring high-speed, high-density connectivity alongside reliable, advanced networking features. Investing in this switch means opting for a powerful 1.8-Tbps switching engine capable of forwarding up to 1.67 billion packets per second, ensuring none of your mission-critical data traffic experiences bottlenecks, especially during peak operations. Its support for both Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities means it can handle complex routing and switching needed in modern data centers.
With flexible 25G, 10G, and 1G port options, along with the ability to split each 100G QSFP28 port into 4x 25G links, you get unmatched flexibility to meet varying bandwidth requirements. Whether deploying applications that need high-speed access to storage, enabling robust DMZ networks, supporting big data analytics, or connecting to high-performance computing clusters, the N3K-C36180YC-R adapts to your needs.
Longevity in the data center environment is crucial, and Cisco ensures this with durable hardware and the resilient NX-OS software. The quality and reliability of Cisco Nexus switches reduce the total cost of ownership by avoiding frequent replacements and reducing downtime, thanks to features such as hot-swappable power supplies, fans, and advanced software capabilities for maintenance and troubleshooting.
The switch is not just about power and durability; it also represents a step towards future-proof networking with extensive automation support, programmability, and an operating system that encourages smooth integration into orchestration tools. The extensive NX-OS feature set includes capabilities ranging from virtual PortChannels for enhanced bandwidth utilization to Python scripting and Embedded Event Manager for automating workflow tasks.
In a market where data center reliability and agility directly translate into business success, the Cisco Nexus N3K-C36180YC-R stands out as a strategic investment that delivers both immediate performance benefits and long-term value.
N3K-C36180YC-R is the Nexus 36180YC-R, with 48p 10/25G and 6p QSFP28. The Cisco Nexus C36180YC-R is a high-speed, high-density, 1, 10, 25, 40, or 100 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for data center aggregation. The large buffers and routing table sizes of the Cisco Nexus C36180YC-R also make this switch an alternative for a wide range of applications, such as IP storage, Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), big data, and edge routing. The switch comes in a compact 1-Rack-Unit (1RU) form factor and provides extensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 functions. It is part of the R-Series family and runs the industry-leading NX-OS operating system software.
Quick Specs
Table 1 shows the Quick Specs.
| Product Code | N3K-C36180YC-R |
| Physical | ·1RU fixed-form-factor switch
·48 SFP ports; each supports native 25, 10, or 1 Gigabit Ethernet mode ·6 QSFP28 ports; each supports native 100 Gigabit Ethernet and 4 x 25 Gigabit Ethernet modes ·2 redundant power supplies ·Management, console, and USB flash-memory ports |
| Performance | ·1.8-Tbps switching capacity
·Forwarding rate of up to 1.67 bpps ·Line-rate traffic throughput (both Layer 2 and 3) on all ports, for packet size bigger than 115B ·Configurable Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) of up to 9216 bytes (jumbo frames) |
| Physical dimensions (H x W x D) |
1.72 x 17.3 x 26.85 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 68.2 cm) |
| Weight | 27.1 lb (12.3 kg) |
Product Details
The Cisco Nexus C36180YC-R provides the following main benefits:
1. Wire-rate Layer 2 and 3 switching on all ports, with up to 3.6 Terabits per second (Tbps) and up to 1.67 billion packets per second (bpps)
2. Programmability, with support for Cisco® NX-API, Linux containers, Extensible Markup Language (XML), and JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), the OpenStack plug-in, Python, and Puppet and Chef configuration and automation tools
3. High performance and scalability with a 6-core CPU, 32 GB of DRAM, and 8 GB of dynamic buffer allocation, making the switch excellent for massively scalable data centers and big data applications
4. Flexibility:
(1) Both fiber and copper cabling solutions are available for 1-, 10-, 25-, 40-, 50-, and 100-Gbps connectivity, including Active Optical Cable (AOC) and Direct-Attached Cable (DAC)
(2) The QSFP28 ports can be configured to work as 4 x 25-Gbps or 4 x 10-Gbps ports
5. High availability:
(1) Virtual PortChannel (vPC) technology provides Layer 2 multipathing by eliminating the Spanning Tree Protocol. It also enables fully used bisectional bandwidth and simplified Layer 2 logical topologies without the need to change the existing management and deployment models
(2) Advanced maintenance capabilities include hot and cold patching and Graceful Insertion and Removal (GIR) mode
(3) The switch uses hot-swappable Power-Supply Units (PSUs) and fans
6. NX-OS operating system with comprehensive, proven innovations:
(1) Power-On Auto Provisioning (POAP) enables touchless bootup and configuration of the switch, drastically reducing provisioning time
(2) Cisco Embedded Event Manager (EEM) and Python scripting enable automation and remote operations in the data center
(3) EtherAnalyzer is a built-in packet analyzer for monitoring and troubleshooting control-plane traffic and is based on the popular Wireshark open-source network protocol analyzer
(4) Complete Layer 3 unicast and multicast routing protocol suites are supported, including Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIPv2), Protocol Independent Multicast Sparse Mode (PIM-SM), Source-Specific Multicast (SSM), and Multicast Source Discovery Protocol (MSDP)
The Accessories
Table 2 shows the supported accessories.
| Model | Description |
| NXA-FAN-65CFM-PI | Nexus Fan, 65CFM, port side intake airflow |
| NXA-FAN-65CFM-PE | Nexus Fan, 65CFM, port side exhaust airflow |
| NXA-PAC-1100W-PE2 | Nexus AC 1100W PSU – Port Side Exhaust |
| NXA-PHV-1100W-PI | Nexus 1100W Platinum HV-AC-DC PS, Port side Intake airflow |
| NXA-PHV-1100W-PE | Nexus 1100W Platinum HV-AC-DC PS, Port side Exhaust airflow |
| NXA-PAC-1100W-PI2 | Nexus AC 1100W PSU – Port Side Intake |
Compare to Similar Items
Table 3 shows the comparison.
| Product Code | N3K-C3132C-Z | N3K-C36180YC-R |
| Ports | 32 fixed 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports | ·48 SFP ports; each supports native 25, 10, or 1 Gigabit Ethernet mode
·6 QSFP28 ports; each supports native 100 Gigabit Ethernet and 4 x 25 Gigabit Ethernet modes |
| Physical dimensions (H x W x D) |
17.3W x 1.72H x 18.5D” (43.9 x 4.36 x 46.99cm) | 1.72 x 17.3 x 26.85 in. (4.4 x 43.9 x 68.2 cm) |
| Weight | 19.2 lb. with PSU and fan
13.8 lb. without PSU and fan |
27.1 lb (12.3 kg) |
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