Cisco Nexus 5672UP-16G vs 93180YC-FX
The 93180YC-FX is the modern Cloud Scale replacement for the 5672UP-16G: it moves all 48 access ports to 25G, more than doubles throughput to 3.6 Tbps, adds MACsec, a 40 MB buffer, and ACI support, while keeping 16/32G Fibre Channel for storage. For a 5672UP-16G refresh, this is the upgrade.
Cisco Nexus 5672UP-16G
1RU 10/40GbE switch with 48x 10G SFP+ (24 unified) and 6x 40G QSFP+, up to 1.44 Tbps, FCoE and 16G FC.
- 48x 10G SFP+ (last 24 unified) plus 6x 40G QSFP+
- Up to 1.44 Tbps nonblocking L2/L3 with VXLAN
- Unified ports do 16/8/4/2G native Fibre Channel and FCoE
- End-of-sale; 10G access only
Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX
1RU Cloud Scale leaf with 48x 1/10/25G SFP28 and 6x 40/100G QSFP28, MACsec, 40 MB buffer, NX-OS or ACI.
- 48x 1/10/25G SFP28 plus 6x 40/100G QSFP28 uplinks
- 3.6 Tbps throughput with sub-microsecond latency
- Wire-rate MACsec and 16/32G FC on downlinks
- Runs NX-OS or ACI; 40 MB Cloud Scale buffer
Cisco Nexus 5672UP-16G vs Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX: spec comparison
| Spec | Cisco Nexus 5672UP-16G | Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | 1RU | 1RU |
| Access ports | 48x 1/10G SFP+ (24 unified) | 48x 1/10/25G SFP28 |
| Uplinks | 6x 40G QSFP+ | 6x 40/100G QSFP28 |
| Per-port access speed | 10 Gbps | 25 Gbps |
| Switching throughput | Up to 1.44 Tbps | 3.6 Tbps |
| Latency | Approx. 1 microsecond | Under 1 microsecond |
| MACsec encryption | No | Wire-rate MACsec on all ports |
| Storage / FC | 16/8/4/2G native FC, FCoE | 16/32G FC on downlinks, FCoE |
| Shared buffer | 5600-platform buffer | 40 MB Cloud Scale |
| Software | NX-OS | NX-OS or ACI |
| Lifecycle status | End-of-sale | Current shipping switch |
Choose Cisco Nexus 5672UP-16G if
Keep the 5672UP-16G only to extend an existing 1RU converged 10G row short-term, especially if you depend on its 16G native Fibre Channel unified ports and re-architecting is not yet funded.
Choose Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX if
Choose the 93180YC-FX for 25G server access, 100G uplinks, MACsec, and ACI readiness, while retaining 16/32G Fibre Channel and FCoE so storage workloads carry forward from the 5672UP-16G.
Verdict
Migrate to the 93180YC-FX. It upgrades all 48 access ports to 25G, adds 100G uplinks and line-rate MACsec, more than doubles throughput, and runs NX-OS or ACI while keeping 16/32G FC. The 5672UP-16G is end-of-sale at 10G, so keep it only as a short bridge.
Frequently asked questions
What is the replacement for the Nexus 5672UP-16G?
The Cisco Nexus 93180YC-FX (N9K-C93180YC-FX) is a typical successor, moving access from 10G to 25G with 100G uplinks, MACsec, and the option to run ACI.
Does the 93180YC-FX keep 16G Fibre Channel like the 5672UP-16G?
Yes, and it extends it: the 93180YC-FX downlinks can run as 16G or 32G Fibre Channel, plus FCoE, so storage on a 5672UP-16G migrates cleanly.
Is the Nexus 5672UP-16G end of life?
Yes. It is part of the Nexus 5600 platform, which has reached end-of-sale. Cisco directs new leaf and access designs to the Nexus 9300 Cloud Scale switches.
How much more throughput does the 93180YC-FX provide?
Switching throughput rises from up to 1.44 Tbps on the 5672UP-16G to 3.6 Tbps on the 93180YC-FX, with sub-microsecond latency.
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