Key Features and Benefits of the C1-N9K-C93120TX Model
The C1-N9K-C93120TX is a model of the Cisco ONE Nexus 9000 series of data center switches. Some of its key features and benefits include:
- High-performance switching: The C1-N9K-C93120TX offers line-rate, low-latency switching for data center environments.
- Scalability: The switch supports up to 3.2 Tbps of throughput and up to 1.5 Bpps of packet forwarding.
- Energy efficiency: The C1-N9K-C93120TX is designed to be energy-efficient, with features such as front-to-back cooling and power-efficient ASICs.
- Flexibility: The switch supports various deployment options, including in-rack, end-of-row, and data center fabrics.
- Software-Defined Networking (SDN) support: The C1-N9K-C93120TX supports open APIs and programmability, which enables integration with various SDN controllers and automation tools.
- Security: The C1-N9K-C93120TX includes security features such as control plane protection, access control lists, and role-based access control.
- High availability: The switch supports features such as nonstop forwarding, stateful switchover, and In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) to ensure high availability in the data center.
- Comprehensive Management: The C1-N9K-C93120TX is managed by a comprehensive management system, Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software, that provides flexible and powerful management options.
Hardware and Software Architecture of the Nexus 9000 Switch
The Cisco ONE Nexus 9000 series of switches, including the C1-N9K-C93120TX model, is built on a modular hardware architecture that uses merchant silicon and a custom ASIC, called the Trident II. This hardware design allows for high-performance, low-latency switching, as well as the ability to support a wide range of port speeds and protocols.
The switch's hardware consists of the following components:
- Switching Fabric: The switching fabric is the heart of the switch and is responsible for forwarding packets at line rate. The C1-N9K-C93120TX supports up to 3.2 Tbps of throughput and up to 1.5 Bpps of packet forwarding.
- Supervisor Module: The supervisor module is the control and management plane of the switch and runs the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software. It is responsible for managing the overall operation of the switch and providing access to the management interface.
- Line Card Modules: The line card modules are the forwarding engines of the switch and provide the physical ports for connecting to other devices. The C1-N9K-C93120TX supports up to 120 x 40/100 Gbps ports or a combination of 40/100 Gbps and 10/25 Gbps ports.
- Power Supplies: The switch has dual power supplies that provide power to all of the other components.
The Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software is the operating system that runs on the supervisor module and provides the control and management plane for the switch. It is built on a modular architecture that allows for easy integration with various automation and orchestration tools, as well as support for open APIs such as OpenFlow and NETCONF. The software supports a wide range of features, including:
- Networking protocols: The Nexus 9000 supports a wide range of networking protocols, including IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, VXLAN, and more.
- Security: The software includes security features such as control plane protection, access control lists, and role-based access control.
- Automation and programmability: The Nexus 9000 supports open APIs and programmability, which enables integration with various SDN controllers and automation tools.
- Management and monitoring: The software provides a comprehensive management interface, including the ability to monitor and troubleshoot the switch's performance and operation.
Networking and Connectivity Options for the Nexus 9000 Switch
The C1-N9K-C93120TX model of the Cisco ONE Nexus 9000 series of switches provides a wide range of networking and connectivity options for data center environments.
- Port options: The C1-N9K-C93120TX supports up to 120 x 40/100 Gbps ports or a combination of 40/100 Gbps and 10/25 Gbps ports. This allows for high-speed connectivity to other devices and networks, such as servers, storage, and other switches.
- Protocol support: The Nexus 9000 switch supports a wide range of networking protocols, including IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, VXLAN, and more, which enables integration with various network environments and technologies.
- Virtualization support: The Nexus 9000 switch supports virtualization technologies such as VXLAN and NVGRE, which enables the creation of virtualized networks within the data center.
- Layer 3 support: The switch supports advanced Layer 3 features, such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, which allows for more efficient routing and traffic management within the data center.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The switch supports advanced QoS features, such as traffic shaping, congestion management, and prioritization, which allows for better control of network traffic and improved application performance.
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) : The switch supports LACP, which allows for the bundling of multiple physical ports to form a single logical link, providing increased bandwidth and redundancy.
- Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) : The switch supports FCoE, which allows for the consolidation of Fibre Channel storage traffic onto Ethernet networks, providing increased efficiency and flexibility.
- Storage Area Network (SAN) : The switch supports Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols, which allows for the connection of storage devices to the SAN.
- Inter-VLAN Routing: The switch supports Inter-VLAN Routing, which allows for communication between different VLANs without the need for a router.
These networking and connectivity options make the C1-N9K-C93120TX a versatile and powerful solution for data center environments, allowing for efficient and secure communication between devices and networks.
General Information about this Cisco C1-N9K-C93120TX
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number C1-N9K-C93120TX
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 9300
- Product Model 93120TX
- Product Name Nexus 93120TX Layer 3 Switch
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Network Ports 96
- Uplink Port No
- Modular Yes
- Stack Port No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 96 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 6 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Performance
- Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
- Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
- Ethernet Technology 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 40GBase-X
- Network Technology 10GBase-T
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 6
- Expansion Slot Type QSFP+
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Power Description
- Power Source Power Supply
About Refurbished Products
Different Types of Switches
Networking switches vary widely depending on the number of devices they can support, network bandwidth/speed, and form factor. Switches for small offices will have anything between 4 and 8 ports and can fit on a desk. For larger office network implementation, switches may have 24 ports, 48 ports, 96 ports, and 128 ports and are rack-mountable between 1U and 4U. Switches come in different types depending on the network speed and tasks they support. These include 40/100 Gbps, 10 Gigabit (up to 10000 Mbps), Gigabit Ethernet (up to 1000 Mbps), Power over Ethernet, and Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps).
Unmanaged Switches
The unmanaged switches offer fixed configuration on a plug-and-play basis. It is the most basic switch and there are a few choices in the market. These switches are affordable, but the basic features make them inappropriate for enterprise applications.
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The security on managed switches is better and will protect different types of traffic. Other features include support for virtual LANs, IP routing, and quality of service settings. Managed switches are more expensive compared to all other types of switches.
Smart Switches
Smart switches refer to switches that possess more features than those of unmanaged switches but do not have the full features of managed switches. Smart switches are more cost-effective than managed switches.
Some of the limitations of the smart switches are a lack of telnet access support, Web GUIs, and a lack of many features for VLANs. They are affordable compared to a fully managed switch and are suitable for a smaller computer network.
Modular Switches
Modular switches allow the addition of expansion modules as the network expands. The expansion modules allow for more networked devices but are application-specific. They may include wireless access points, firewalls, or network analysis tools. The flexibility of a modular networking switch comes at a higher cost.
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