(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - N9K-C93180-FX3-B8C

Overview

The Cisco N9K-C93180-FX3-B8C is a robust and high-performance network switch designed specifically for modern data center applications. It features 48 1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet ports along with 6 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet ports, providing flexibility and scalability to meet the demands of dynamic workloads. With its advanced capabilities in both Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, combined with programmability features, the switch is well-suited for enterprise environments that require efficient traffic management and rapid adaptation to changing network conditions.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 48 x 1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet (SFP28) ports
• 6 x 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP28) ports

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 3.6 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 2.7 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Latency: Designed for low-latency performance, suitable for high-speed applications

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2:
  • VLAN support (including private VLANs)
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid STP (RSTP), and Multiple STP (MST)
  • Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) for better bandwidth utilization
• Layer 3:
  • Full support for IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols
  • Dynamic routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, and EIGRP
  • VXLAN support with EVPN for overlay networking capabilities

Automation and Programmability:

• Programmability: Supports Cisco NX-OS API, Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef for enhanced automation
• Cisco ACI Support: Compatible with Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure for a software-defined networking approach

Management and Monitoring:

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS
• Management Interfaces: CLI, SNMP, NETCONF/RESTCONF, and telemetry for monitoring and management
• vPC (Virtual Port Channel): Provides redundancy and high availability for network connections