Description
Advanced Security Features
The N6004-B-24Q is a Cisco Nexus 6004 chassis that comes with 24 40GE ports and is bundled with advanced security features. This switch is designed for data center environments and provides high-density, low-latency connectivity for virtualized and cloud computing environments. The 40GE ports support both Ethernet and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) traffic, making it a flexible solution for converged network deployments. The advanced security features help secure the network by providing features such as firewall, intrusion prevention, and data encryption.
Troubleshooting and Monitoring Capabilities
The N6004-B-24Q Cisco Nexus 6004 EF Chassis is equipped with robust troubleshooting and monitoring capabilities to help ensure the efficient operation of the network. Some of these capabilities include:
- System Event Log (SEL): A central repository for all system-generated events and alarms.
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP): Enables network-wide monitoring and management of the switch through a centralized management platform.
- Syslog: A standard for sending log messages from various network devices to a centralized log server.
- Command-Line Interface (CLI): A text-based interface for manual configuration and troubleshooting.
- Performance Monitoring: Real-time monitoring of network performance, including bandwidth utilization, errors, and drop packets.
- Ethernet Fabric Manager (EFM): A comprehensive management and monitoring platform for Nexus switches that provides visibility into network health, performance, and configuration.
These troubleshooting and monitoring capabilities help network administrators proactively detect and resolve network issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of the network.
Network Scalability and Flexibility
The N6004-B-24Q Cisco Nexus 6004 EF Chassis is designed for network scalability and flexibility to meet the growing demands of modern data centers. Some of its key features include:
- Modular design: The switch supports hot-swappable modules, which allows administrators to add or replace modules without disrupting the network.
- Virtual Device Context (VDC): A feature that enables administrators to partition a single physical switch into multiple virtual switches, each with its own resources and configuration. This allows administrators to segregate different applications and departments into different virtual switches, improving network security and performance.
- Overlay Networking: The switch supports Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), which enables administrators to create a large-scale network overlay that supports multi-tenancy, traffic isolation, and efficient network utilization.
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP): A standard for bundling multiple physical links into a single logical link, providing increased bandwidth and redundancy.
- Quality of Service (QoS): A feature that prioritizes network traffic based on predefined policies, ensuring that mission-critical applications receive the bandwidth they require.
These features allow administrators to scale their network as needed, while maintaining the flexibility to accommodate changing requirements. The N6004-B-24Q is an ideal solution for organizations that require high-density, low-latency connectivity for their data center environments.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number N6004-B-24Q
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 6000
- Product Model 6004
- Product Name Nexus 6004 EF Chassis 24 x 40GE Ports/FCoE Bundle
- Product Type Switch Chassis
Interfaces/Ports
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 8 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Media & Performance
- Ethernet Technology 40 Gigabit Ethernet
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 8
- Expansion Slot Type Line Card
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
- Management-
- CiscoWorks LAN Management Solution
- Web-based Management
- CLI
- Syslog
- SNMP v1, v2c, v3
- RMOn
- MIB
- VLAN
- QoS
- DHCP
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port No
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Yes
