(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - C1-N9K-C93108-B18Q

Overview

The Cisco C1-N9K-C93108-B18Q is a highly efficient and versatile data center switch designed for high-performance network environments. With its 24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+) ports and 6 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP+) uplink ports, this switch provides exceptional flexibility and scalability for various applications. It supports advanced features such as Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) and enhanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, making it suitable for modern cloud and virtualized architectures. The C1-N9K-C93108-B18Q ensures low latency and high throughput, meeting the demands of today’s data-intensive workloads while providing robust management options for seamless integration into existing infrastructures.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 24 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (SFP+) ports
• 6 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP+) uplink ports

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 1.44 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 1.07 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Latency: < 1 microsecond

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: Supports VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
• Layer 3: Supports routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and static routing

Advanced Features:

• Virtual Port Channel (vPC): Provides redundancy and load balancing across multiple switches
• VXLAN Support: Enables network virtualization and multi-tenancy for cloud applications
• Quality of Service (QoS): Implements traffic prioritization to ensure optimal application performance
• Programmability: Features REST APIs for automation and integration with Cisco management tools

Management:

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS, known for its reliability and comprehensive feature set
• Monitoring: Compatible with SNMP, Syslog, and other network management protocols