N9K-C92160YC-X Nexus 9200 48p 25G SFP+, 6p 40G QSFP or 4p 100G QSFP28

Cisco Nexus N9K-C92160YC-X - 48-Port 25G + 12-Port 100G Cloud-Scale Switch

The Cisco Nexus N9K-C92160YC-X is a high-density, cloud-scale switch designed for next-generation data centers. Part of the Nexus 9000 Series, it delivers flexible 25G server connectivity and 100G uplinks, enabling scalable architectures for modern workloads. With support for Cisco NX-OS and ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure), the 92160YC-X provides both traditional and intent-based networking capabilities.

🔧 Key Specifications

• Model: N9K-C92160YC-X
• Ports:
  • 48x 25-Gigabit Ethernet ports (SFP28, backward compatible with 10G SFP+)
  • 6x 100-Gigabit Ethernet uplinks (QSFP28, backward compatible with 40G QSFP+)
• Bandwidth: 5.76 Tbps
• Latency: Sub-microsecond forwarding latency
• Features:
  • VXLAN routing and bridging
  • Segment routing and MPLS support
  • Programmable pipeline with Cisco Cloud Scale ASIC
  • Flexible operation with NX-OS or ACI mode
  • Advanced telemetry and analytics
• Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
• Dimensions: 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.5 in.
• Weight: ~14.12 lb without power supplies or fans
• Cooling: Front-to-back or back-to-front airflow options
• Power Supply: Dual redundant, hot-swappable

🧩 Ideal Use Cases

• High-density 25G server access with 100G spine connectivity
• Cloud-scale data centers requiring programmable, intent-based networking
• Enterprises adopting VXLAN EVPN fabrics for scalable multi-tenant environments
• Environments needing flexible operation between NX-OS and ACI

⚙️ Licensing & Expansion
The N9K-C92160YC-X supports Cisco ACI licenses for policy-driven automation and requires NX-OS or ACI software images.