(NEW) Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches - N3K-C34180YC

Overview

The Cisco N3K-C34180YC is a 48-port 10-Gigabit and 12-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet switch, designed to meet the performance and scalability needs of modern data centers and enterprise networks. This versatile switch combines high-density 10G SFP+ ports with 40G QSFP+ ports, providing flexibility in network design and supporting various configurations for both server connectivity and uplink options. With its advanced capabilities, including Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, the N3K-C34180YC is well-suited for virtualized environments and cloud applications, offering robust performance and reliability for demanding workloads.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 48 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports.
• 12 x 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports.
• Supports breakout configurations for flexibility.

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 1.44 Tbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 1.06 Bpps (billion packets per second).
• Packet Buffer: 6 MB.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: VLAN support, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), and Private VLANs (PVLANs).
• Layer 3: Routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and static routing.
• VXLAN support for network virtualization and enhanced segmentation.
• MPLS support for Layer 2 and Layer 3 services.

Advanced Features:

• High programmability with Cisco NX-API and integration with automation tools (e.g., Ansible).
• Extensive monitoring capabilities with support for sFlow, NetFlow, and SNMP.
• Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for redundancy and increased bandwidth.

Management:

• Cisco NX-OS CLI and GUI for simplified management and monitoring.
• APIs for programmatic access to configuration and operational data.