(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - N9K-C9236C

Overview

The Cisco N9K-C9236C is a highly efficient and scalable data center switch designed for modern network architectures, including cloud computing and large enterprise environments. It features 36 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet ports, enabling high-density connections for data-intensive applications. With its support for Cisco's NX-OS software, the switch offers advanced capabilities for automation, security, and programmability, ensuring optimal performance and flexibility in dynamic networking environments.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 36 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
• 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports (optional uplink)

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 3.6 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 2.68 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Latency: Low latency of < 1 microsecond

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: Supports VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
• Layer 3: Supports advanced routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and static routing

Advanced Features:

• Virtual Port Channel (vPC): Enables redundancy and load balancing across multiple links
• VXLAN Support: Facilitates network virtualization and multi-tenancy
• Quality of Service (QoS): Prioritizes traffic for optimized performance
• Programmability: Supports automation through REST APIs and integration with various management tools

Management:

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS, providing comprehensive management and monitoring capabilities
• Monitoring: Features like SNMP, Syslog, and NX-API for enhanced visibility and control