(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - N9K-C9332PQ

Overview

The Cisco N9K-C9332PQ is a high-performance 40-Gigabit Ethernet switch from the Nexus 9000 Series, designed to deliver scalability, flexibility, and advanced network features for modern data centers and enterprise environments. It features 32 fixed 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports, offering a low-latency, highly efficient network solution. The switch is well-suited for both Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, supporting advanced routing protocols and automation tools, making it ideal for environments requiring agile, programmable infrastructure.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• Ports: 32 x 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports
• Breakout Options: Each 40G port can be split into 4 x 10G ports using breakout cables, allowing for up to 128 x 10G ports.

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 2.56 Tbps (Terabits per second)
• Forwarding Rate: 1.44 Bpps (Billion packets per second)
• Latency: Ultra-low latency for high-speed data center and enterprise network applications.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2:

  • VLAN support (4096 VLANs)
  • STP, RSTP, MSTP (Spanning Tree Protocols)
  • Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
  • IGMP Snooping

• Layer 3:

  • IPv4 and IPv6 routing
  • Routing protocols: BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS
  • VXLAN for network virtualization
  • VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding)

Automation and Programmability:

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS
• Automation: Supports Python, RESTful APIs, and integrations with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, and Chef.
• Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) Compatibility: Supports policy-driven automation and network programmability.

Security Features:

• Access Control Lists (ACLs): Provides traffic filtering at Layer 2 and Layer 3.
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Offers granular access control.
• MACsec: Provides data link layer encryption for enhanced security.