(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - N9K-C9272Q

Overview

The Cisco N9K-C9272Q is a next-generation 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for high-density data center environments, offering a balance of performance, scalability, and efficiency. With 72 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports, this switch provides robust connectivity options for various applications, including cloud computing and enterprise data centers. It operates on the Cisco NX-OS software, which enhances network automation, virtualization, and security, making it suitable for modern, agile data center architectures.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 72 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 6.0 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 4.76 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Latency: Low latency of < 1 microsecond

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: Support for VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
• Layer 3: Advanced routing protocols support, including OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and static routing

Advanced Features:

• Virtual Port Channel (vPC): Enhances redundancy and load balancing
• VXLAN Support: Facilitates network virtualization and multi-tenancy
• Quality of Service (QoS): Traffic prioritization and management capabilities
• Programmability: Supports automation through REST APIs and integrations with management frameworks

Management:

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS, providing a rich set of management and monitoring tools
• Monitoring: Includes SNMP, Syslog, and NX-API for enhanced visibility and control