Product Overview
The Cisco Nexus N9K-C92160YC-X is a next-generation data center switch designed to deliver high performance, low latency, and scalable architecture. This 1RU switch offers 48 fixed 1/10/25-Gbps SFP+ ports and 6 fixed 40/100-Gbps QSFP28 uplink ports, making it ideal for high-density 25G access and spine-leaf architectures.
Product Details
The Nexus 92160YC-X runs on Cisco NX-OS, ensuring robust L2/L3 capabilities, enhanced automation, and comprehensive telemetry support. It features a non-blocking architecture with up to 3.2 Tbps of switching capacity and is optimized for modern data center workloads including cloud-scale, virtualization, and storage traffic.
Product Features
48 x 1/10/25G SFP+ ports and 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks
3.2 Tbps switching capacity and 2.5 Bpps forwarding rate
Low latency for performance-critical applications
NX-OS software with advanced automation and programmability
Telemetry, intelligent buffering, and congestion management
VXLAN, EVPN, and comprehensive L2/L3 support
Compact 1RU form factor for efficient rack space usage
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Model | N9K-C92160YC-X |
| Switching Capacity | 3.2 Tbps |
| Forwarding Rate | 2.5 Bpps |
| Ports | 48 x 1/10/25G + 6 x 40/100G |
| Port Types | SFP28 (downlink), QSFP28 (uplink) |
| Latency | Sub-microsecond |
| Software | Cisco NX-OS |
| Form Factor | 1RU |
| Typical Use Case | Spine or leaf in 25G/100G fabric |
Similar Models Comparison
| Model | Downlink Ports | Uplink Ports | Switching Capacity | Use Case |
| N9K-C92160YC-X | 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | 3.2 Tbps | High-performance leaf |
| N9K-C93180YC-FX | 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | 3.6 Tbps | Leaf/Spine |
| N9K-C93180YC-EX | 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | 3.6 Tbps | Low latency environments |
| N9K-C93240YC-FX2 | 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | 4.8 Tbps | Scalable 25G deployment |
Latest Models in the Cisco Nexus 9200 Series
| Model | Downlink Ports | Uplink Ports | Switching Capacity | Highlights |
| N9K-C93180YC-FX3 | 48 x 1/10/25G SFP28 | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | 3.6 Tbps | Advanced telemetry, enhanced scale |
| N9K-C93360YC-FX2 | 64 x 1/10/25G SFP28 | 8 x 100G QSFP28 | 7.2 Tbps | High-density, cloud-scale networks |
| N9K-C93108TC-FX3 | 48 x 1GBASE-T | 6 x 40/100G QSFP28 | 2.16 Tbps | Mixed copper/fiber edge deployments |
