(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - N9K-C9400-SUP-A

Overview

The Cisco N9K-C9400-SUP-A is a powerful Supervisor Engine designed for the Cisco Nexus 9400 Series switches. This supervisor engine provides enhanced performance and scalability for data center networks, enabling organizations to support modern applications and services with increased efficiency. With support for advanced features such as automation, programmability, and robust Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, the N9K-C9400-SUP-A is ideal for enterprises looking to future-proof their network infrastructure.

Specs

• Type: Supervisor Engine for Cisco Nexus 9400 Series
• Model: N9K-C9400-SUP-A

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: Up to 3.2 Tbps (Terabits per second)
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 2.38 Bpps (Billion packets per second)
• Maximum Number of Ports: Supports up to 48 x 10G, 24 x 25G, or 12 x 100G ports depending on the line cards used.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2:
  • VLAN support, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for redundancy and load balancing.
• Layer 3:
  • Full support for IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and IS-IS.
  • Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) support for network segmentation and overlay networking.

Automation and Programmability:

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS.
• Automation Features: Model-driven programmability and REST APIs for enhanced network management and automation.
• Management Tools: Compatible with Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) for centralized management.

Security Features:

• Access Control Lists (ACLs): Advanced filtering and security capabilities for traffic management.
• Microsegmentation: Provides granular security policies to safeguard sensitive data.
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Secure access to network resources based on user roles.