(NEW) Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches - N3K-C3408-S

Overview

The Cisco N3K-C3408-S is a compact and efficient 1U switch from the Nexus 3000 Series, designed for high-density data center environments. It features 8 x 40-Gigabit Ethernet ports, making it suitable for environments that demand high bandwidth and low latency. This switch is particularly beneficial for applications such as high-frequency trading, cloud computing, and big data analytics. With its support for advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, it enables seamless integration into existing network infrastructures while providing extensive programmability and automation capabilities to enhance network management and operational efficiency.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 8 x 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports.
• Supports breakout capabilities for flexible configurations (40G/10G).

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 640 Gbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 480 Mpps (million packets per second).
• Latency: Less than 1 microsecond.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: VLAN support, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Link Aggregation (LACP), and Private VLANs.
• Layer 3: Routing support with protocols like OSPF, BGP, and static routing.
• VXLAN support for network virtualization and efficient traffic management.

Advanced Features:

• Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for increased redundancy and path utilization.
• Extensive programmability with Cisco NX-OS, including support for Python scripting and automation tools.
• Monitoring tools like sFlow and NetFlow for traffic analysis.
• Hitless software upgrades to minimize downtime.

Management:

• Cisco NX-OS operating system with a user-friendly command-line interface (CLI).
• Support for SNMP, Syslog, and NX-API for remote management and automation.