(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - ACI-C9332-LAB

Overview

The Cisco ACI-C9332-LAB is a high-performance, fixed-port switch designed for use in Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) environments. It features 32 10-Gigabit SFP+ Ethernet ports, providing a flexible and scalable solution for modern data center networking. This switch is optimized for applications that demand low latency, high bandwidth, and advanced automation capabilities. The ACI-C9332-LAB supports a wide range of features to enhance network performance and security, making it suitable for both development and production environments.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• Ports: 32 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
• Breakout Options: Supports breakout configurations to 4 x 1G per port.

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 640 Gbps (Gigabits per second)
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 960 Mpps (Million packets per second)
• Latency: Optimized for low latency suitable for real-time applications.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2:

  • Supports multiple VLANs for efficient network segmentation.
  • Enhanced support for Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).

• Layer 3:

  • Full IPv4 and IPv6 routing capabilities.
  • Supported routing protocols: OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and static routing.
  • VXLAN support for overlay network virtualization.

Automation and Programmability:

• Operating System: Cisco ACI mode.
• Automation Features: Supports RESTful APIs and integration with Cisco’s Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) for centralized management and policy-driven automation.
• Programmability: Can leverage Python scripts for network automation.

Security Features:

• Access Control Lists (ACLs): For traffic management and filtering.
• Microsegmentation: Enhanced security through application-level segmentation.
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): For granular security policies.