(NEW) Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches - N9K-C9364C

Overview

The Cisco N9K-C9364C is a cutting-edge data center switch from the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series, designed for high-density and high-performance environments. It features 64 fixed 100-Gigabit Ethernet ports, offering exceptional throughput and scalability for modern data center applications. This switch supports advanced networking features and programmability, making it suitable for enterprises and service providers seeking to optimize their network infrastructure. With its low latency and high bandwidth capabilities, the N9K-C9364C is ideal for demanding workloads, such as cloud computing, big data, and high-frequency trading.

Specs

Port Configuration:

• Ports: 64 x 100-Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28 ports
• Breakout Options: Supports breakout configurations to 4 x 25G or 4 x 10G per port, allowing flexibility in deployment.

Performance:

• Switching Capacity: 6.4 Tbps (Terabits per second)
• Forwarding Rate: 4.76 Bpps (Billion packets per second)
• Latency: Low latency for high-performance applications.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 Features:

• Layer 2:

  • VLAN support (up to 4096 VLANs)
  • Support for Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), and Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
  • Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP)
  • IGMP Snooping for multicast traffic management

• Layer 3:

  • Full Layer 3 routing capabilities supporting both IPv4 and IPv6
  • Routing protocols include BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and IS-IS
  • VXLAN support for network virtualization and scalability
  • VRF (Virtual Routing and Forwarding) for enhanced network segmentation

Automation and Programmability:

• Operating System: Cisco NX-OS
• Automation Features: Supports Python scripting, RESTful APIs, and integration with automation tools like Ansible, Puppet, and Chef.
• Cisco ACI Compatibility: Fully compatible with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) for policy-driven automation and management.

Security Features:

• Access Control Lists (ACLs): Provides traffic filtering capabilities at both Layer 2 and Layer 3.
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Offers granular security policies and controls.
• MACsec Support: Provides Layer 2 encryption to secure data in transit.