(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - ACI-C9316-APIC-B1

Overview

The Cisco ACI-C9316-APIC-B1 is a compact and powerful switch specifically designed for Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) ecosystem. With 16 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports, this switch serves as a robust foundation for deploying scalable and high-performance data center solutions. It integrates seamlessly with the Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC), facilitating centralized management and automation of network resources. The ACI-C9316-APIC-B1 is ideal for organizations looking to enhance their operational efficiency while maintaining flexibility and control over their network architecture.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• Ports: 16 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
• Breakout Options: Supports breakout configurations to 4 x 1G per port.

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 320 Gbps (Gigabits per second)
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 480 Mpps (Million packets per second)
• Latency: Optimized for low-latency applications.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2:

  • Supports VLANs for efficient traffic management and segmentation.
  • Enhanced Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) for loop prevention and redundancy.

• Layer 3:

  • Full IPv4 and IPv6 routing capabilities.
  • Supports various routing protocols, including OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP.
  • VXLAN support for overlay networks.

Automation and Programmability:

• Operating System: Cisco ACI mode.
• Automation Features: Integrated with APIC for centralized control and policy automation.
• Programmability: Supports RESTful APIs for automation and orchestration of network tasks.

Security Features:

• Access Control Lists (ACLs): For traffic filtering and security.
• Microsegmentation: Provides application-level security to isolate workloads.
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Enables fine-grained access control policies.