(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - N9K-C93180YC-FX-24

Overview

The Cisco N9K-C93180YC-FX-24 is a high-performance, flexible, and programmable data center switch from the Nexus 9000 series, optimized for low-latency and high-throughput environments. It features 48 ports of 1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet and 6 ports of 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet, making it ideal for modern data centers with high bandwidth demands. This switch supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 services, VXLAN, and automation through Cisco's NX-OS operating system, allowing seamless integration in scalable and virtualized environments.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 48 x 1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet (SFP28) ports
• 6 x 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP28) ports

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 3.6 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 2.6 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Latency: Ultra-low latency, less than 1 microsecond

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2:
  • VLAN support
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid STP, and Multiple STP
  • Port Aggregation using LACP
• Layer 3:
  • Full support for IPv4 and IPv6 routing
  • Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, IS-IS
  • VXLAN for overlay networking with EVPN for scalable fabric

Automation and Virtualization:

• Programmability: REST APIs, Python scripting, Ansible, Puppet, Chef
• VXLAN/EVPN: Supports VXLAN with EVPN for multi-tenant cloud data centers
• vPC (Virtual Port Channel): Enables redundancy and high availability

Quality of Service (QoS):

• Advanced QoS features to manage and prioritize network traffic efficiently

Management and Monitoring:

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS
• Telemetry: Real-time telemetry for network monitoring and performance optimization
• Management Protocols: SNMP, Syslog, NETCONF/RESTCONF