(NEW) Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches - C1-N3K-C3264Q

Overview

The Cisco C1-N3K-C3264Q is a high-performance 64-port 40-Gigabit Ethernet switch tailored for data center environments that require exceptional throughput and flexibility. This model features 64 QSFP+ ports, which allow for high-density connections and support breakout configurations to connect multiple devices via 10G or 25G interfaces. With a robust switching capacity of 2.56 Tbps and advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionalities, the C1-N3K-C3264Q is ideal for enterprise networks seeking to enhance their operational efficiency and scalability. It runs on the Cisco NX-OS operating system, providing extensive automation and management capabilities, making it an excellent choice for modern network infrastructures.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• 64 x 40-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP+ ports.
• Breakout capabilities to 10G or 25G interfaces.

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 2.56 Tbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 1.9 Bpps (billion packets per second).
• Packet Buffer: 12 MB.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2: Supports VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP), and Private VLANs (PVLANs).
• Layer 3: Supports routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, and VRRP.
• VXLAN support for network virtualization and segmentation.
• MPLS support for Layer 2 and Layer 3 services.

Advanced Features:

• High programmability with support for Cisco NX-API and integration with automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible).
• Comprehensive monitoring capabilities with support for sFlow, NetFlow, and SNMP.
• Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for redundancy and load balancing.

Management:

• Cisco NX-OS CLI and GUI for management and monitoring.
• Automation tools facilitate easy deployment and operational management.
• JSON and REST APIs for programmatic access to configuration and monitoring.