(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - N9K-C9332C

Overview

The Cisco N9K-C9332C is a compact, high-performance switch within the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, designed to provide a flexible and scalable solution for data centers. It features 32 ports of 100-Gigabit Ethernet, offering exceptional throughput and low-latency performance. With support for both Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities, the switch is suitable for modern data center environments requiring high bandwidth and low latency, including cloud and enterprise networks.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• Ports: 32 x 100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
• Breakout Options: Each 100G port can be broken into 4 x 25G or 4 x 10G ports, providing versatile connectivity options.

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 6.4 Tbps (Terabits per second)
• Forwarding Rate: 2.38 Bpps (Billion packets per second)
• Latency: Ultra-low latency for high-performance computing and data centers

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2:
  • VLAN support
  • STP (Spanning Tree Protocol), RSTP (Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol), MSTP (Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol)
  • Link Aggregation (LACP)
• Layer 3:
  • IPv4/IPv6 routing
  • BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS, PIM (Protocol-Independent Multicast)
  • VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN) for network virtualization

Automation and Programmability:

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS
• Programmability: Supports Python, RESTful APIs, and automation tools like Ansible
• ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) Support: Integrates with Cisco ACI for policy-driven automation
• Telemetry: Real-time network monitoring with enhanced telemetry capabilities

Security Features:

• ACLs (Access Control Lists): Advanced security features for controlling traffic flow at both Layer 2 and Layer 3
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Allows for multi-user access with specific permissions
• Secure Boot and Signed Firmware: Ensures system integrity by verifying software at boot time