Description
Secure and Efficient Network Management
The Cisco ONE Nexus 9300 series switch (C1-N9K-C9372PX) is a high-performance, highly secure, and feature-rich switch that is well-suited for data center environments. To ensure secure network management, the switch supports features such as role-based access control (RBAC), secure shell (SSH) and secure copy (SCP) protocols, and secure socket layer (SSL) and transport layer security (TLS) for encrypting management communications. The switch also supports Cisco TrustSec for security policy enforcement and Cisco Application Visibility and Control (AVC) for deep packet inspection.
To ensure efficient network management, the switch supports various protocols and features such as Cisco Network Assurance Engine (NAE) for automated network verification, Cisco DNA Center for centralized management and automation, and Cisco Intersight for cloud-based management. The switch also supports programmability through Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and the NX-API, which allows for automation and integration with third-party tools.
Additionally, the C1-N9K-C9372PX supports Cisco’s Data Center Network Manager (DCNM) which is a powerful network management system that provides a centralized, web-based interface for managing Cisco Nexus switches, including the 9300 series. DCNM provides detailed visibility into network infrastructure and enables automated provisioning, monitoring, and troubleshooting of the network.
Scalable and Reliable Networking
The Cisco ONE Nexus 9300 series switch (C1-N9K-C9372PX) is designed to provide scalable and reliable networking for data center environments.
In terms of scalability, the switch supports a variety of technologies and features to accommodate growing network demands. The switch has 48 ports of 10G SFP+ which can be used for high-bandwidth applications, and can be easily upgraded to 40/100G with the use of QSFP+ transceivers. The switch also supports Cisco’s Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) which allows for the partitioning of a single physical switch into multiple virtual switches, providing flexibility and scalability in network deployments. Additionally, the switch supports Cisco’s Fabric Extender (FEX) technology which allows for the extension of the switch’s ports to other devices, such as servers, providing more ports without adding additional switches.
In terms of reliability, the switch has a number of features to ensure high availability and resiliency in the network. The switch supports Cisco’s Virtual Port Channel (vPC) technology which allows for the creation of a port channel across multiple switches, providing redundancy and failover capabilities in the event of a network failure. The switch also supports Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF) and Stateful Switchover (SSO) which allow for the switch to continue forwarding traffic during a software upgrade or a supervisor switchover, ensuring minimal disruption to network traffic. Additionally, the switch supports Cisco’s In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) which allows for the switch to upgrade its software without any disruption to network traffic.
Features and Specifications
C1-N9K-C9372PX Cisco ONE Nexus 9300 48 Ports 10G SFP+ Switch is a high-performance switch that is designed for use in data center networks. It is part of the Cisco Nexus 9000 series, which is known for its high-density, power-efficient, and scalable designs.
One of the key features of the C1-N9K-C9372PX is its 48 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports. These ports allow for high-speed connectivity to other devices in the network, such as servers and storage devices. The switch also has 3 power supplies and 3 fans, which helps ensure that it can operate effectively even in high-density environments.
The switch also supports Cisco Nexus 9000 software features, including VXLAN, FCoE, and ACI. VXLAN allows for the creation of virtual networks, FCoE allows for the converging of storage and data networks and ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) is a software-defined networking (SDN) solution that allows for the automation of network provisioning and management.
The C1-N9K-C9372PX also has a non-blocking architecture, which ensures that all ports can operate at full speed simultaneously. It also supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), which helps reduce power consumption when the switch is not transmitting data. Flexible NetFlow (FNF) support is also present that allows for monitoring and troubleshooting the network.
The switch also supports Cisco Virtual Port Channel (vPC), which allows for the creation of virtual port channels between multiple switches, providing redundancy and increased bandwidth. It supports IPv4 and IPv6 routing protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP, allowing for the creation of highly-scalable and efficient data center network fabrics.
Cisco FabricPath and Cisco TrustSec are also supported, which provides a highly scalable and efficient data center network fabric and secure data center network segmentation respectively.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco
- Manufacturer Part Number C1-N9K-C9372PX
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 9300
- Product Model 9372PX
- Product Name Nexus 9372PX Switch
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Uplink Port No
- Modular No
- Stack Port No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 6 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Media & Performance
- Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 40GBase-X
- Network Technology 10GBase-X
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 54
- Expansion Slot Type SFP+
- Expansion Slot Type QSFP+
- Number of SFP+ Slots 48
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Power Description
- Power Source Power Supply
Miscellaneous
- Environmentally Friendly Yes
- Environmental Certification RoHS
