(NEW) Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches - N3K-C3164Q-2PK

Overview

The Cisco N3K-C3164Q-2PK is a two-pack offering of the Cisco Nexus 3164Q switch, part of the Nexus 3000 Series, designed to meet the needs of modern data centers requiring ultra-low latency, high-performance, and high-density networking. These switches are well-suited for use in cloud environments, high-frequency trading, big data, and other data-intensive applications. Each switch in this two-pack features 64 fixed 40-Gigabit QSFP+ ports, providing flexible connectivity with support for both 40G and 10G speeds.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 64 x 40-Gigabit QSFP+ ports per switch.
• Supports 40G and 10G speeds via breakout cables (4 x 10G per QSFP+ port).

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 5.12 Tbps per switch.
• Forwarding Rate: 3.8 billion packets per second (Bpps) per switch.
• Latency: Ultra-low latency starting from 550 nanoseconds.
• Packet Buffer: 25 MB shared buffer.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Capabilities:

• Layer 2: VLANs, Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), STP, Rapid STP (RSTP), Multiple STP (MSTP), and Jumbo frames.
• Layer 3: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, PIM, VRRP, and IPv6 support for advanced routing capabilities.

Management and Automation:

• Cisco NX-OS operating system.
• Programmability features: NX-API, Python scripting, Puppet, Chef, and OpenFlow.
• CLI, SNMP, and web-based management for ease of operation.
• Advanced monitoring tools like Cisco Telemetry and NetFlow.