(NEW) Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches - N3K-C31128PQ-10GE

Overview

The Cisco N3K-C31128PQ-10GE is a high-performance, flexible switch tailored for data center environments, featuring 128 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) ports along with six 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) uplink options. Built on the Cisco NX-OS platform, this switch delivers robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities, ensuring efficient handling of traffic in modern, virtualized, and cloud-centric architectures. Its advanced programmability, low latency, and extensive feature set make it an ideal choice for organizations looking to optimize their network performance while maintaining scalability and reliability.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 128 x 10GBASE-T ports (10-Gigabit Ethernet over copper).
• 6 x 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ uplink ports (can be configured to support 4 x 10G each).
• 4 x 1/10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports.

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 1.28 Tbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 960 Mpps (million packets per second).
• Low Latency: Optimized for high-performance applications.
• Packet Buffer: 6 MB.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: VLAN, Private VLAN (PVLAN), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Multiple Spanning Tree (MST), VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).
• Layer 3: Support for Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP).
• VXLAN support for network virtualization.
• MPLS for Layer 2 overlays.

Advanced Features:

• Programmability: Supports Python scripting, Cisco NX-API, and integration with automation tools (e.g., Ansible).
• Network Monitoring: Capable of sFlow, NetFlow, and SNMP for extensive monitoring and analytics.
• Hardware-accelerated VXLAN for improved network virtualization efficiency.

Management:

• Cisco NX-OS provides a comprehensive command-line interface (CLI) and graphical user interface (GUI) options.
• Automation features for streamlined provisioning and configuration.
• Support for Python and Bash scripting for enhanced network programmability.