(NEW) Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches - N3K-C3432D-S

Overview

The Cisco N3K-C3432D-S is a high-performance, dense 1U switch designed for data center environments. It is part of the Nexus 3000 Series and is optimized for low-latency, high-throughput applications. With 32 x 400-Gigabit Ethernet ports, this switch is built for high-bandwidth and scalable network infrastructures, making it ideal for environments requiring substantial connectivity and advanced network capabilities, such as cloud computing, big data, and high-performance computing environments. The switch supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, offering flexible networking options for enterprise and data center networks.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 32 x 400-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP-DD ports.
• Supports breakout modes for flexible configurations (100G/40G).

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 25.6 Tbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 10 Bpps (billion packets per second).
• Latency: Less than 1 microsecond.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: VLAN support, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Link Aggregation, and Private VLANs.
• Layer 3: Advanced routing capabilities including OSPF, BGP, ISIS, PIM, and static routing.
• VXLAN support for network virtualization.
• MPLS and EVPN for flexible data center interconnectivity.

Advanced Features:

• Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for enhanced redundancy and multi-path support.
• Extensive programmability with Cisco NX-OS CLI, Python, and integration with automation tools.
• Comprehensive monitoring tools like sFlow, NetFlow, and Telemetry.
• Hitless software upgrades and high availability features.

Management:

• Cisco NX-OS with a user-friendly command-line interface (CLI).
• Support for remote management protocols like SNMP, Syslog, and API access via NX-API.