(NEW) Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches - C1-N3K-C3232C

Overview

The Cisco C1-N3K-C3232C is a highly efficient 32-port 100-Gigabit Ethernet switch tailored for data center environments, offering both Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities. This switch provides 32 x 100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports, enabling high-speed data transfer and low-latency performance, making it ideal for high-density environments and demanding workloads. Powered by the Cisco NX-OS operating system, the C1-N3K-C3232C supports advanced features such as virtualization, automation, and programmability, ensuring seamless integration into modern network architectures and improved operational efficiency.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 32 x 100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports.
• Each port can be configured for different media types, including breakout to 10/25 Gbps.

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 6.4 Tbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 4.76 Bpps (billion packets per second).
• Packet Buffer: 32 MB.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: Supports VLANs, Private VLANs (PVLANs), Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).
• Layer 3: Includes routing protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and VRRP.
• VXLAN support for efficient network virtualization and segmentation.
• MPLS support for Layer 2 and Layer 3 services.

Advanced Features:

• High programmability: Supports Cisco NX-API and integration with automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible).
• Network Monitoring: Capable of sFlow, NetFlow, and SNMP for comprehensive network visibility and performance analytics.
• Virtual Port Channel (vPC) support for redundancy and load balancing.

Management:

• Cisco NX-OS CLI and GUI provide comprehensive management options.
• Automation tools facilitate simplified deployment and operational processes.
• JSON and REST APIs allow for programmatic access to switch configuration and monitoring.