(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - C1-N9K-C9272Q

Overview

The Cisco C1-N9K-C9272Q is a high-performance 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet switch tailored for large-scale data centers and high-density environments. This model features 72 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports, enabling efficient and flexible connectivity for a variety of applications, including cloud services and enterprise networking. Running on Cisco’s NX-OS software, it offers advanced capabilities for automation, virtualization, and security, making it an ideal choice for organizations looking to optimize their network infrastructure for performance and scalability.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 72 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 6.0 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 4.76 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Latency: Low latency of < 1 microsecond

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

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

Advanced Features:

• Virtual Port Channel (vPC): Enhances redundancy and load balancing
• VXLAN Support: Facilitates network virtualization and multi-tenancy
• Quality of Service (QoS): Traffic prioritization and management capabilities
• Programmability: Supports automation through REST APIs and integration with management frameworks

Management:

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