(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - N9K-C9348D-GX2A

Overview

The Cisco N9K-C9348D-GX2A is a high-performance, fixed-configuration switch designed for data centers that require high port density, low latency, and scalability. It offers 48 ports of 1/10/25 Gigabit Ethernet with high-speed uplinks, making it ideal for modern cloud-scale network environments. The switch is equipped with advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, network automation, and programmability, ensuring that it meets the demands of enterprise and cloud-based applications. It is particularly well-suited for large-scale data centers and service provider networks where speed and efficiency are critical.

Specs

Port Configuration:

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

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 7.2 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 5.35 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Latency: Sub-microsecond, ultra-low latency

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2 Capabilities:
  • VLAN support for traffic segmentation
  • STP, RSTP, and MST for network resilience
  • Link Aggregation (LACP) for increasing bandwidth
• Layer 3 Capabilities:
  • Support for advanced routing protocols like OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP
  • IPv4 and IPv6 routing support
  • VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) support for network virtualization

Advanced Features:

• Virtual Port Channel (vPC): For redundancy and load balancing
• VXLAN/EVPN: Enables network segmentation and scalability
• Programmability: Cisco NX-OS with full API support for automation and SDN
• QoS (Quality of Service): Prioritizes critical network traffic for efficient performance

Management:

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS
• Monitoring: Real-time telemetry, SNMP, and Syslog support
• Automation: Integration with DevOps tools and APIs for automated workflows