(NEW) Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches - N3K-C36180YC-R

Overview

The Cisco N3K-C36180YC-R is a high-density, 100 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for modern data centers and high-performance networking environments. It features 48 ports of 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet and 6 ports of 100 Gigabit Ethernet, providing flexible connectivity options. This switch supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 features and is powered by Cisco's NX-OS operating system, which offers robust programmability and automation capabilities. With support for Power over Ethernet (PoE) and comprehensive network management features, the N3K-C36180YC-R is ideal for organizations looking to scale their networks while maintaining high availability and performance.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 48 x 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP28 ports.
• 6 x 100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 uplink ports.

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 3.6 Tbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 2.66 Bpps (billion packets per second).
• Latency: <1 microsecond.

Power over Ethernet (PoE):

• Supports PoE and PoE+ for powering devices such as IP phones and cameras.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: VLAN support, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), and Private VLANs.
• Layer 3: Supports advanced routing protocols, including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and static routing.

Advanced Features:

• Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for improved redundancy and bandwidth utilization.
• VXLAN support for enhanced network virtualization.
• Programmable capabilities with Cisco NX-OS, supporting REST APIs and automation tools.
• Network monitoring features, including sFlow and NetFlow for detailed traffic analysis.

Management:

• Cisco NX-OS operating system providing a rich set of management tools.
• Support for SNMP, Syslog, and NX-API for monitoring and automation.