(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - N9K-C93240YC-FX2

Overview

The Cisco N9K-C93240YC-FX2 is a versatile and high-performance network switch designed for modern data center architectures, offering advanced features for enhanced connectivity and scalability. It comes equipped with 40 1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet ports and 6 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet ports, making it ideal for supporting high-bandwidth applications and services. This switch is optimized for both traditional and cloud-based environments, providing extensive Layer 2 and Layer 3 capabilities, alongside programmability and automation features to facilitate efficient network management and orchestration.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 40 x 1/10/25-Gigabit Ethernet (SFP28) ports
• 6 x 40/100-Gigabit Ethernet (QSFP28) ports

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 6.4 Tbps
• Forwarding Rate: 4.76 Bpps (billion packets per second)
• Latency: Designed for low-latency applications

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2:
  • VLAN support including private VLANs
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid STP (RSTP), and Multiple STP (MST)
  • Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) for efficient bandwidth utilization
• Layer 3:
  • Full support for IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols
  • Dynamic routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, and EIGRP
  • VXLAN support with EVPN for overlay networking capabilities

Automation and Programmability:

• Programmability: Supports Cisco NX-OS API, Python, Ansible, Puppet, and Chef for automation and orchestration
• Cisco ACI Support: Fully compatible with Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure for enhanced networking capabilities

Management and Monitoring:

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS
• Management Interfaces: CLI, SNMP, NETCONF/RESTCONF, and telemetry for comprehensive network management
• vPC (Virtual Port Channel): Ensures redundancy and high availability