(NEW) Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches - N3K-C3264C-E

Overview

The Cisco N3K-C3264C-E is a high-density 64-port 100-Gigabit Ethernet switch tailored for data center environments requiring exceptional performance and flexibility. With its 64 x 100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports, this switch supports various connectivity options, including breakout configurations for 10 or 25 Gbps, enabling efficient bandwidth utilization. Featuring a switching capacity of 6.4 Tbps and advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, the N3K-C3264C-E is designed to handle demanding workloads and optimize network efficiency. Its integration with Cisco NX-OS allows for robust management, automation, and programmability, making it a powerful solution for modern data center networking.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 64 x 100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports.
• Supports breakout to 10G or 25G interfaces.

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 6.4 Tbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 4.76 Bpps (billion packets per second).
• Packet Buffer: 32 MB.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: Supports VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), and Private VLANs (PVLANs).
• Layer 3: Supports routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and VRRP.
• VXLAN support for network virtualization and segmentation.
• MPLS support for Layer 2 and Layer 3 services.

Advanced Features:

• High programmability with support for Cisco NX-API and integration with automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible).
• Comprehensive monitoring capabilities with support for sFlow, NetFlow, and SNMP.
• Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for redundancy and load balancing.

Management:

• Cisco NX-OS CLI and GUI for management and monitoring.
• Automation tools facilitate easy deployment and operational management.
• JSON and REST APIs for programmatic access to configuration and monitoring.