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

Overview

The Cisco N3K-C31128PQ is a versatile and high-performance switch designed for data center applications, offering 128 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) ports and multiple 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GbE) uplink options. This switch operates on the Cisco NX-OS platform, which provides robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, making it suitable for a variety of networking scenarios, including virtualization and cloud deployments. With its exceptional scalability and programmability, the N3K-C31128PQ can efficiently handle the demands of modern data centers while ensuring optimal performance 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.