The Cisco Nexus 93360YC-FX2 Switch is engineered for hyperscale data centers, cloud service providers, and enterprise organizations requiring ultra-high-performance networking with advanced automation capabilities. This next-generation data center leaf switch delivers:
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25G and 100G connectivity providing optimal performance for modern server workloads and high-bandwidth applications
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7.2 Tbps throughput ensuring line-rate performance across all ports with zero packet loss and ultra-low latency
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Spine-leaf architecture optimization designed specifically for modern data center fabrics with seamless scalability
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Advanced analytics and automation featuring comprehensive telemetry, programmable APIs, and intelligent traffic management
Key Features
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48 x 25Gbps SFP28 ports delivering high-density server connectivity for modern virtualized workloads
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6 x 100Gbps QSFP28 uplinks providing massive spine connectivity with exceptional bandwidth capacity
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Fixed form factor design optimized for both spine and leaf deployments in diverse data center architectures
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Advanced telemetry capabilities enabling real-time network monitoring, analytics, and automated troubleshooting
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Programmable automation features supporting software-defined networking and policy-driven operations
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Ultra-low latency performance ideal for high-frequency trading, real-time applications, and latency-sensitive workloads
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer |
Cisco |
| Model Number |
N9K-C93360YC-FX2= |
| Type |
Fixed Form Factor Data Center Leaf Switch |
| Port Configuration |
48 x 25Gbps SFP28 + 6 x 100Gbps QSFP28 |
| Switching Capacity |
7.2 Tbps non-blocking architecture |
| Latency |
Ultra-low latency for high-performance applications |
| Form Factor |
1RU rack-mountable fixed configuration |
| Deployment Type |
Spine and leaf architectures |
| Analytics Features |
Advanced telemetry, streaming analytics, automation |
| Operating System |
Cisco NX-OS with programmable APIs |
| Compatible Systems |
Cisco DCNM, ACI fabric, spine-leaf deployments |
Target Use Cases
Hyperscale Data Centers: Perfect for large-scale cloud deployments where high performance 25G server connectivity and 100G spine links support massive virtualized workloads, container orchestration, and microservices architectures requiring consistent low-latency performance and exceptional throughput.
Financial Trading Platforms: Ideal for latency-sensitive applications where the low latency design ensures deterministic performance for algorithmic trading systems, real-time market data distribution, and high-frequency trading applications demanding microsecond-level precision.
Enterprise Private Clouds: Excellent for organizations deploying modern data center infrastructures where the spine-leaf architecture provides flexible scaling, the advanced analytics enable proactive network management, and automation features reduce operational complexity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes this switch suitable for spine-leaf data center architectures?
A: The spine-leaf optimized design provides 48 x 25G ports for server connectivity as a leaf switch, or can function as a spine with 100G uplinks, offering the flexibility needed for modern data center fabrics with consistent east-west traffic patterns.
Q: How does the 7.2 Tbps throughput benefit modern data centers?
A: The 7.2 Tbps switching capacity ensures line-rate performance across all ports simultaneously, eliminating bottlenecks for high-bandwidth applications like big data analytics, machine learning workloads, and storage area networks requiring consistent throughput.
Q: What advanced analytics and automation features are included?
A: The switch includes comprehensive telemetry streaming, real-time network analytics, programmable APIs for automation, and integration with Cisco's data center management platforms for intelligent traffic engineering and automated troubleshooting.
Q: Is this switch suitable for both 25G and 100G deployments?
A: Yes, the hybrid port configuration supports 25G server connectivity through SFP28 ports and 100G spine connectivity via QSFP28 uplinks, providing the flexibility to optimize for different deployment scenarios and future migration paths.
Q: What environments benefit most from the low latency design?
A: Low latency environments including financial trading floors, real-time analytics platforms, high-performance computing clusters, and gaming applications benefit from the ultra-low latency design that minimizes packet processing delays and ensures deterministic performance.
Cisco Nexus 93360YC-FX2 25G/100G data center leaf switch with 7.2 Tbps throughput, advanced analytics, and spine-leaf architecture optimization for modern data centers.
