Description
Performance and Capacity
The Cisco C1-N9K-C9396PXB18Q is a member of the Cisco Nexus 9300 series of data center switches. It is a 1RU, fixed-port switch that offers high-density 10 and 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity in a compact form factor.
The switch has 48 fixed ports, each capable of supporting 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GBASE-T) or 40 Gigabit Ethernet (40GBASE-T) connectivity. The switch also supports Cisco’s BiDi (bidirectional) optics technology, which enables 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity over existing duplex multimode fiber cabling.
In terms of performance, the switch offers a switching capacity of up to 1.44 Terabits per second (Tbps) and a forwarding rate of up to 1.08 billion packets per second (Bpps). It also supports a wide range of advanced features, including virtual PortChannel (vPC) technology, Quality of Service (QoS) controls, and advanced traffic management capabilities.
In terms of capacity, the switch offers up to 2,048 virtual LANs (VLANs), up to 64,000 unicast MAC addresses, and up to 16,000 multicast MAC addresses. It also supports advanced features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), Network Address Translation (NAT), and Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) overlay technology.
Network Management and Monitoring
The C1-N9K-C9396PXB18Q Cisco ONE 2 Nexus 48 Ports Managed Switch is a network device designed for large scale enterprise networks. It is a high-performance, highly resilient, and scalable switch that is optimized for data center, campus, and service provider deployments.
As a managed switch, it provides network management and monitoring capabilities that allow administrators to configure and manage the device and monitor network performance. Some of the key features of network management and monitoring on this switch include:
- Centralized management: The switch can be managed centrally using a variety of tools, including Cisco Prime Infrastructure, which provides a single point of control for network management.
- Performance monitoring: The switch provides real-time performance monitoring and reporting, allowing administrators to identify and troubleshoot issues quickly.
- VLAN management: The switch supports virtual LANs (VLANs), allowing administrators to segment the network and improve security and performance.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The switch supports QoS, which allows administrators to prioritize traffic and ensure that critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth.
- Security management: The switch includes a range of security features, such as access control lists (ACLs), which allow administrators to control network access.
- Network redundancy: The switch provides network redundancy features, such as Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), which help ensure network availability.
High Availability and Redundancy
High availability and redundancy are two critical aspects of network infrastructure design, ensuring that a network is always up and running even in the event of a hardware failure or other issues.
The C1-N9K-C9396PXB18Q Cisco ONE 2 Nexus switch is a 48-port managed switch that is designed to offer high availability and redundancy features. These features ensure that the switch can continue to operate even if one or more of its components fail.
One of the key features of this switch is its support for Virtual PortChannel (vPC) technology. vPC allows for the creation of a logical link between two switches, providing a higher level of redundancy and availability by allowing traffic to be seamlessly transferred from one switch to another if one of the switches fails.
The C1-N9K-C9396PXB18Q switch also supports Cisco’s FabricPath technology, which allows for the creation of multiple active paths between switches. This ensures that even if one path fails, traffic can still be transmitted via another path.
In addition, the switch features multiple power supplies and cooling fans, providing redundancy in case one of these components fails. The switch also supports hot-swappable components, allowing for easy replacement of any failed parts without taking the switch offline.
General Information:
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number C1-N9K-C9396PXB18Q
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 9300
- Product Model 9396PX
- Product Name 2 Nexus 9396PX with 8 QSFP-40G-SR-BD
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Stack Port No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 12 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
- Media & Performance
- Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
- Ethernet Technology 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 10GBase-X
- Network Technology 40GBase-X
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 60
- Expansion Slot Type QSFP
- Expansion Slot Type SFP+
- Shared SFP Slot No
- Number of SFP+ Slots 48
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
- Power Description
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes
Miscellaneous
- Package Contents-
- Nexus 9396PX Layer 3 Switch
- 8 x QSFP Modules
- Environmentally Friendly Yes
- Environmental Certification RoHS-6
