(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - ACI-C9332-APIC-B2

Overview

The Cisco ACI-C9332-APIC-B2 is a specialized switch designed for deployment within Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) architecture. This model features 32 10-Gigabit SFP+ ports, providing robust connectivity options for data center environments. Optimized for application performance and automation, the ACI-C9332-APIC-B2 integrates seamlessly with the Cisco APIC (Application Policy Infrastructure Controller) to offer enhanced management capabilities, policy enforcement, and operational efficiencies. Its high-performance capabilities make it well-suited for modern, agile data center networks that require reliable, scalable solutions.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• Ports: 32 x 10-Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports
• Breakout Options: Supports breakout configurations to 4 x 1G per port.

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 640 Gbps (Gigabits per second)
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 960 Mpps (Million packets per second)
• Latency: Designed for low-latency performance, suitable for real-time applications.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2:

  • Multiple VLAN support for efficient network segmentation.
  • Enhanced Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) capabilities.

• Layer 3:

  • Full IPv4 and IPv6 routing support.
  • Routing protocols supported include OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, and static routing.
  • VXLAN support for overlay network virtualization.

Automation and Programmability:

• Operating System: Cisco ACI mode.
• Automation Features: Supports RESTful APIs and integration with Cisco’s APIC for centralized management and policy-driven automation.
• Programmability: Can leverage Python scripts for network automation tasks.

Security Features:

• Access Control Lists (ACLs): For managing and filtering traffic.
• Microsegmentation: Provides enhanced security through application-level segmentation.
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Enables granular security policies.