The Cisco Data Center Networking product is based on the Cisco Nexus family of switches, which can be deployed in three architectures depending on customer requirements. Nexus switches have long been a leader in data center networking.
One hardware, many deployment options. Cisco Nexus switches can be used in the following architectures:
Technological excellence applies to the performance of the switches (switching frames/packages), the current support of the latest technologies and features in data centers, but also in the top support of the manufacturer, which has been setting trends in data centers for several decades. Nexus switches are therefore a sustainable investment in the data center, with certain long-term software support. At the same time, the Nexus portfolio is easy to navigate - just choose the features + how many and which ports you need. At the same time, line cards for modular boxes are usually made up of the same chips (ASICs) as their fixed equivalents, so orientation between them is simple. Nexus switches have several product lines, the most versatile and up-to-date of which are the Nexus 9000. There are also the Nexus 7000 and 3000 series.
High port density on all models
Ports from 100M to 400GE (metallic/SFP/QSFP)
L2 and L3 functions (by license)
Line rate on all ports - all ports can operate at 100% of their switching capacity without dropping
Redundant power supplies and fans on all models with "hot swappable" feature - replace defective components on the fly
Support for MACSEC and Cloudsec encryption on selected models
Fixed or modular form-factor
Integration with Nexus Dashboard platform
Hardware telemetry support
Robust datacenter stacking technology - virtual port-channel
Wide transceiver support
Long-term support from the manufacturer
Clear licensing model
Encryption of data streams in hardware, without added latency
Long-term stable manufacturer that sets trends and participates in the creation of new network protocols
Selected models can be used in LAN and SAN environments
Easy configuration in the familiar and "industry standard" NX-OS environment
A clear portfolio of switches
For customers who are looking for the best and most powerful that can be purchased for current and future data centers. As an additional requirement, an object-based configuration model is often required, which in addition to full automation, brings significant benefits in security and factory operations. Nexus switches can handle it all.
