Product Summary
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C92160YC-X-C is a compact, high-density 1RU switch that provides 48 ports of 1/10/25-Gbps and 6 ports of 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 uplinks. Designed for cloud-scale and enterprise data center environments, it supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, extensive programmability, and rich telemetry. The "-C" suffix indicates compliance with country-specific power or regulatory requirements.
Product Details
| Feature | Description |
| Product Code | N9K-C92160YC-X-C |
| Port Configuration | 48 x 1/10/25-Gbps SFP28 + 6 x 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity | 3.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 2.4 Bpps |
| Form Factor | 1RU rack-mountable |
| Software Support | Cisco NX-OS, ACI mode supported |
| Use Case | Leaf/Access switch in data centers, high-density server aggregation |
| Deployment Type | High-performance, low-latency data center environments |
Key Features
48 SFP28 ports supporting 1G, 10G, or 25G Ethernet
6 QSFP28 uplinks supporting 40G or 100G Ethernet
Supports Cisco ACI and NX-OS modes
VXLAN, EVPN, and advanced telemetry ready
Ideal for spine-leaf architecture and cloud-scale workloads
High availability with hot-swappable dual power and fan modules
Enhanced performance for latency-sensitive workloads
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Total Ports | 54 (48 x SFP28 + 6 x QSFP28) |
| Switching Capacity | 3.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | Up to 2.4 Bpps |
| Dimensions | 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.6 inches |
| Power Supply | Redundant (AC or DC variants) |
| Typical Power Consumption | Approx. 325W |
| Weight | Approx. 20 lbs (9 kg) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Ports Configuration | Switching Capacity | Use Case |
| N9K-C92160YC-X-C | 48 x 1/10/25G + 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | 3.2 Tbps | Access/Leaf, high-density DC |
| N9K-C93180YC-FX | 48 x 1/10/25G + 6 x 40/100G | 3.6 Tbps | Advanced telemetry, microsegmentation |
| N9K-C93180YC-EX | 48 x 1/10/25G + 6 x 40/100G | 3.6 Tbps | Enterprise data centers |
