(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - C1-N9K-C93180-B18Q

Overview

The Cisco C1-N9K-C93180-B18Q is a versatile data center switch from the Nexus 9000 Series, designed to deliver high-density 25/100-Gigabit Ethernet for modern, scalable network environments. It features 48 ports of 25-Gigabit Ethernet and 6 ports of 100-Gigabit Ethernet, making it suitable for cloud-scale data centers, high-performance computing, and enterprise core environments. The switch provides high throughput, low latency, and advanced automation capabilities, offering seamless integration with cloud and software-defined networking (SDN) infrastructures.

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: 2.7 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Latency: Sub-microsecond latency, optimized for high-performance applications

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2:
  • Support for VLANs, including private VLANs
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid STP, and Multiple STP
  • Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) for higher bandwidth aggregation
• Layer 3:
  • Full routing protocol support for IPv4 and IPv6
  • OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, IS-IS
  • VXLAN/EVPN for overlay networking

Automation and Programmability:

• Programmability: Supports Cisco NX-OS API, Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef for network automation
• VXLAN with EVPN: Allows for advanced network virtualization and multi-tenant support
• Cisco ACI Support: For integration with software-defined networking (SDN) solutions

Quality of Service (QoS):

• Advanced QoS features for traffic prioritization, ensuring efficient handling of critical workloads

Management and Monitoring:

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS
• Management Tools: CLI, SNMP, NETCONF/RESTCONF, real-time telemetry, and monitoring tools
• vPC (Virtual Port Channel): High availability and redundancy