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Cisco N9K-C93180LC-EX Refurbished Switch — Up to 32p 40/50G or 18p 100G, 3.6 Tbps
MPN: N9K-C93180LC-EX
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25+
Years
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Customers
ISO
Certified
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Tested
Every WhaleyComm unit is professionally tested, reset to factory defaults, and certified by our in-house engineers — the same standard trusted by 5,000+ organisations across 25 years. Not a refurb marketplace. A certified lifecycle partner.
Professionally tested, factory reset, and ready to deploy. Backed by 25+ years of enterprise trust.
This listing is for a refurbished Cisco N9K-C93180LC-EX Nexus 9300-EX Series fixed switch, professionally tested and reset to factory defaults. The N9K-C93180LC-EX is a 1RU fixed-port switch supporting up to 32 ports at 40/50G QSFP+ or up to 18 ports at 100G QSFP28, with additional support for up to 72 ports at 10G using breakout cables. It delivers 3.6 Tbps of switching capacity and over 2.6 billion packets per second of forwarding performance, making it one of the highest-density platforms available in a single rack unit.Built on Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC technology, the 93180LC-EX operates in either Cisco NX-OS mode for standard data center environments or Cisco ACI mode for automated, policy-driven fabric deployments. The switch supports VXLAN EVPN, segment routing, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and Virtual PortChannel (vPC), making it equally capable as a top-of-rack leaf switch in a leaf-and-spine architecture or as a high-performance aggregation point. Flexible port templates accommodate a range of 40G, 50G, and 100G deployment scenarios within the same hardware chassis.
At $749, this refurbished N9K-C93180LC-EX represents a compelling alternative to new pricing, without compromising on reliability or enterprise readiness. Every unit sold by WhaleyComm is ISO 9001-certified tested, inspected port-by-port, and ships with a Lifetime Warranty — giving your team the performance of Cisco Cloud Scale hardware at a fraction of the original cost.
Technical Specifications
Brand
Cisco
Model
N9K-C93180LC-EX
Series
Nexus 9300-EX
Form Factor
1RU fixed
Switching Capacity
3.6 Tbps
Forwarding Rate
Over 2.6 billion packets per second (bpps)
Data Ports
Up to 32x 40/50G QSFP+ or up to 18x 100G QSFP28
Breakout Support
Up to 72x 10G ports via breakout cables
Management Ports
1x RJ-45, 1x SFP+
USB Ports
1
Serial Console
1x RS-232
System Buffer
40 MB
Fans
4, hot-swappable
Airflow Options
Port-side intake (PI) or port-side exhaust (PE)
Power Supply Options
500W AC
VLANs Supported
4,096
VRF Instances
1,000
ECMP Paths
64
Port Channels (Maximum)
512
Links per Port Channel (Maximum)
32
ACL Entries (Ingress)
4,000
ACL Entries (Egress)
2,000
MTBF
390,330 hours
Dimensions (H x W x D)
1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 in (4.4 x 43.9 x 57.1 cm)
Operating System
Cisco NX-OS or Cisco ACI
Ideal Use Cases
Top-of-Rack Leaf Switch in Leaf-Spine Fabric
The N9K-C93180LC-EX is purpose-built for top-of-rack deployment in leaf-spine architectures, providing wire-speed 40/50G and 100G connectivity between compute nodes and spine switches with sub-microsecond latency.
Cisco ACI Fabric Deployment
Operating in ACI mode, this switch functions as an ACI leaf node, enabling automated policy-based provisioning and centralized fabric management through Cisco APIC — ideal for enterprises modernizing toward intent-based networking.
VXLAN EVPN Data Center Fabric
The 93180LC-EX natively supports standards-based VXLAN EVPN, enabling scalable multi-tenant overlay networks with BGP-based control plane across distributed data center sites.
High-Density 40G/50G Server Access
With up to 32 ports of 40/50G QSFP+ in 1RU, the switch delivers exceptional port density for high-performance compute clusters, storage networks, and GPU server connectivity in space-constrained environments.
Data Center Migration and Speed Upgrade
Flexible port templates allow IT teams to run 40G, 50G, and 100G simultaneously on the same switch, supporting phased migration strategies without requiring a full infrastructure overhaul.
Cloud and Service Provider Edge Aggregation
With support for segment routing, MPLS, BGP, and up to 64-way ECMP, the N9K-C93180LC-EX serves as a capable aggregation or edge switch for cloud providers and managed service environments requiring scalable IP fabric designs.
What's Included
1x Cisco N9K-C93180LC-EX Switch (refurbished)
Power cord(s) as available
Rack-mount ears as available
Lifetime Warranty — No Time Limits. No Questions.
Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it. We have stood behind our hardware for 25 years and 5,000+ customers — that is not a marketing line, it is our operating standard.
Compatibility Details
Review supported optics, cables, software, management protocols, and environment-specific compatibility guidance.
COMPATIBLE OPTICS & CABLES
✓
It supports QSFP+ and QSFP28 optics and cables per the Cisco Transceiver Modules Compatibility Matrix.
SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
✓
The Cisco N9K-C93180LC-EX is compatible with Cisco NX-OS software and Cisco ACI fabric deployments managed via Cisco APIC.
ADDITIONAL COMPATIBILITY
✓
Power supply options include the NXA-PAC-500W-PI (port-side intake) and NXA-PAC-500W-PE (port-side exhaust).
✓
Fan modules are available in port-side intake and port-side exhaust airflow variants.
For compatibility verification specific to your environment, contact our engineering team: +1 214 607-4800 or sales@whaleycomm.com
Shipping & Returns
Clear fulfilment, tracking, return, warranty, and support information for enterprise hardware orders.
Shipping
Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days after payment confirmation. Tracking details are shared once the order has been dispatched.
Returns
Eligible products can be returned according to WhaleyComm's return policy. For DOA, warranty, or product-related issues, contact the support team for replacement or resolution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Product-specific answers about compatibility, testing, warranty, fulfilment, and purchase confidence.
The switch supports multiple flexible port templates. In NX-OS or ACI mode, it can be configured for up to 32x 40/50G QSFP+ ports or up to 18x 100G QSFP28 ports, or combinations thereof. It also supports up to 72x 10G ports using breakout cables on compatible ports.
Yes. The N9K-C93180LC-EX supports both Cisco NX-OS mode for standard data center switching environments and Cisco ACI mode for policy-driven, automated fabric deployments. The operating mode can be configured based on your environment's requirements.
Cisco announced end-of-sale for the N9K-C93180LC-EX on January 18, 2023. The switch remains fully functional and continues to run NX-OS and ACI software within supported release versions. Contact our team for guidance on software compatibility specific to your environment.
Yes. Every WhaleyComm unit ships with a Lifetime Warranty. If it fails under normal operating conditions at any point, we replace it at no cost — no time limits, no questions asked.
Every unit goes through our ISO 9001-certified testing process: full power-on diagnostics, port-by-port functionality testing, firmware verification, factory reset, and final inspection. A Certificate of Testing ships with every unit.
Cisco N9K-C93180LC-EX Refurbished Switch — Up to 32p 40/50G or 18p 100G, 3.6 Tbps
$749.00
Cisco
Cisco N9K-C93180LC-EX Refurbished Switch — Up to 32p 40/50G or 18p 100G, 3.6 Tbps
MPN: N9K-C93180LC-EX
$749.00
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