(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - N9K-C9348GC-FXP

Overview

The Cisco N9K-C9348GC-FXP is a powerful and efficient switch designed for high-density environments, offering advanced features tailored for data center applications. This model includes 48 x 10/25 Gigabit SFP28 ports, enabling seamless connectivity for various devices and services. With its flexible port configuration, the switch supports a wide range of networking scenarios, making it ideal for enterprises and service providers that require high throughput and low latency. Additionally, the N9K-C9348GC-FXP is equipped with advanced management and automation capabilities, allowing for easy integration into existing network infrastructures.

Specs

Port Configuration:

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

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 6.4 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 4.76 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Latency: < 1 microsecond

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: Supports VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
• Layer 3: Supports dynamic routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP, as well as static routing

Advanced Features:

• Virtual Port Channel (vPC): Provides increased bandwidth and redundancy by allowing multiple switches to appear as a single switch to connected devices
• Quality of Service (QoS): Advanced traffic management features to prioritize critical applications
• Network Virtualization: Supports VXLAN for enhanced scalability and multi-tenancy
• Programmability: Offers REST APIs for automation and integration with Cisco management tools

Management:

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS, providing a feature-rich and resilient networking environment
• Monitoring: Compatible with SNMP, Syslog, and other network management protocols