N3K-C36180YC-R - Cisco Nexus 3000 Series

Product Overview – Cisco N3K-C36180YC-R

Model: Cisco Nexus 36180YC-R
Part Number: N3K-C36180YC-R
Type: Data Center Switch / 10G/25G/40G/100G Ethernet Switch
Form Factor: 1RU Rackmount

Key Specifications:

• Port Configuration:

  • 48 × 10/25-Gigabit SFP28 ports

  • 6 × 40/100-Gigabit QSFP28 ports

• Performance:

  • Switching capacity: 3.6 Tbps

  • Forwarding rate: 2.6 Bpps (billion packets per second)

  • Latency: <1 microsecond

• Memory & Storage:

  • DRAM: 16 GB

  • Bootflash: 16 GB

• Power & Cooling:

  • Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies

  • Redundant fans (N+1)

  • Airflow: Front-to-back or back-to-front (depending on model)

• Layer Support:

  • Layer 2 and Layer 3

  • VXLAN, EVPN, MPLS (with license)

  • OpenFlow, PTP (Precision Time Protocol)

• Operating System:

  • Cisco NX-OS

• Management Features:

  • CLI, SNMP, Telnet, SSH

  • REST API and automation tools support (e.g., Ansible, Puppet)

• Weight: Approx. 11.4 kg (25 lbs)

• Dimensions: 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.9 inches (H × W × D)