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

Overview

The Cisco N9K-C93180YC-EX-24 is a next-generation data center switch, offering high-performance, low-latency, and scalable connectivity. It is designed to support a variety of data center applications with its 48 ports of 1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet and 6 ports of 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet, making it an ideal choice for dense server and storage deployments. The switch supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, including advanced virtualization capabilities like VXLAN. It integrates with Cisco NX-OS software for automation and programmability, providing a flexible and manageable solution for modern data center 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: Sub-microsecond ultra-low latency

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2 Capabilities:
  • VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid STP (RSTP), Multiple STP (MSTP)
  • Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
• Layer 3 Capabilities:
  • Full IPv4 and IPv6 routing capabilities
  • Support for OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and other advanced routing protocols
  • VXLAN and EVPN for scalable Layer 2 extensions over Layer 3

Virtualization and Automation:

• VXLAN/EVPN: For scalable network virtualization
• Programmability: Supports Cisco NX-OS API, Python scripts, and automation tools like Ansible
• Virtual Port Channel (vPC): Provides redundancy and multi-pathing without the need for spanning tree

Quality of Service (QoS):

• Prioritizes traffic to ensure consistent performance for critical applications.

Management and Monitoring:

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS
• Monitoring: Real-time telemetry, SNMP, and Syslog
• Automation: API-based automation for seamless integration with orchestration platforms