Description
Simplifying Switch Management
The Simplifying Switch Management of C6880-X Cisco Catalyst 6880-X-Manageable 3 Layer Switch Chassis is a high-performance and feature-rich switch solution designed for large enterprises and service providers. This switch supports advanced networking features and can be easily managed through a centralized management platform, making it an ideal solution for large networks.
The switch offers a wide range of management tools to help administrators simplify switch management, including:
- Cisco Network Assistant: A graphical interface that allows administrators to easily manage their network, configure devices, and perform network maintenance tasks.
- Cisco Prime Network Control System: A centralized management platform that provides complete network visibility, configuration management, and reporting capabilities.
- Command-Line Interface (CLI): A text-based interface that allows administrators to quickly and easily manage the switch, configure interfaces, and perform other maintenance tasks.
- SNMP Support: The switch supports Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which allows administrators to monitor the switch’s performance and health, and receive alerts when certain thresholds are reached.
- Automated Management Tools: The switch supports automated management tools such as Scriptable Configuration and Management (SCM) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which allow administrators to automate management tasks, reducing the risk of human error.
In addition to these management tools, the switch also supports advanced security features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs), Port Security, and DHCP Snooping, to help protect against network threats and attacks.
Maximizing Switch Uptime and Reliability
Maximizing switch uptime and reliability of the Cisco Catalyst 6880-X switch involves implementing several strategies and best practices to ensure the continuous availability of network services and avoid downtime caused by hardware or software failures.
Here are some ways to achieve this:
- Regular Software Upgrades: Regular software upgrades can help prevent security vulnerabilities, resolve bugs, and improve the performance of the switch. Cisco releases software upgrades periodically, and it’s essential to keep the switch software up-to-date to reduce the risk of downtime.
- Hardware Maintenance: Regular hardware maintenance, such as dusting and checking for hardware failures, can prevent hardware failures and extend the lifespan of the switch.
- Redundancy Configuration: Implementing redundancy configurations, such as using redundant power supplies, can ensure that the switch continues to operate even if one component fails.
- Monitoring and Alerting: Regular monitoring of the switch and setting up alerts for critical events, such as link failures or hardware failures, can help quickly identify and resolve issues.
- Network Design: A well-designed network that uses layer 3 routing, redundancy, and load balancing can help ensure that the switch continues to operate even if one component fails.
By implementing these strategies, the Cisco Catalyst 6880-X switch can be managed to achieve maximum uptime and reliability, providing network users with a stable and secure network infrastructure.
Easy Management and Monitoring
The Cisco Catalyst 6880-X switch chassis can be managed and monitored using various tools and methods provided by Cisco. These include:
- Cisco IOS command-line interface (CLI): Allows you to configure, monitor and manage the switch using the CLI interface.
- Cisco Network Assistant (CNA): A graphical user interface (GUI) tool that enables you to manage multiple devices from a single console.
- Cisco Prime Infrastructure: A network management solution that provides centralized management, monitoring, and reporting of network devices, including the Catalyst 6880-X switch.
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP): Enables you to monitor switch performance and resource utilization by sending SNMP requests to the switch.
- Syslog: A standard protocol that enables the switch to log events and messages to a syslog server, providing centralized management and analysis of switch logs.
- NetFlow: A technology that allows you to monitor network traffic and usage patterns, including the source and destination of network traffic.
By using these tools and methods, you can effectively manage and monitor the performance and health of the Cisco Catalyst 6880-X switch chassis.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number C6880-X
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Catalyst
- Product Series 6880-X
- Product Name Catalyst 6880-X-Chassis (XL Tables)
- Product Type Switch Chassis
Interfaces/Ports
- Token Ring Port No
- LRE Port No
- Uplink Port No
- Bypass No
- Modular No
- USB Yes
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Performance
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 10GBase-X
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 20
- Expansion Slot Type Port Card
- Expansion Slot Type SFP+
- Number of SFP+ Slots 16
- Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
- Management-
- MIB
- RMON
- VLAN
- QoS
- uFlow
- Memory
- Standard Memory 4 GB
Power Description:
- PoE (RJ-45) Port No
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes
