Description
Performance and Throughput Capabilities
The Cisco Nexus 6004EF chassis (N6K-C6004EF) is a high-performance switch that is designed to deliver high throughput and performance for data center networks. Some of the key performance and throughput capabilities of the N6K-C6004EF switch include:
- High-speed switching fabric – the N6K-C6004EF switch features a high-speed switching fabric, capable of delivering up to 1.92 Tbps of throughput, providing high performance for demanding data center applications and workloads.
- Large buffer size – the switch has a large buffer size, allowing it to handle large amounts of network traffic, reducing the risk of network congestion and improving overall network performance.
- Low latency – the N6K-C6004EF switch features low latency, providing fast and efficient data transfer, even under heavy network load.
- High-density 10/40 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) interfaces – the switch supports a range of high-density 10/40 GbE interfaces, providing administrators with the flexibility to choose the right configuration for their needs, and allowing them to scale their network as needed.
- Energy-efficient design – the N6K-C6004EF switch features a highly energy-efficient design, with six power supplies and four fans, allowing administrators to save on energy costs while still delivering high performance.
- Data Center Bridging (DCB) support – the switch supports DCB, a set of standards designed to enhance the performance of data center networks, providing increased bandwidth, reduced latency, and improved lossless performance.
High Availability and Redundancy Options
The Cisco Nexus 6004EF chassis (N6K-C6004EF) is designed to provide high availability and redundancy options, ensuring that data center networks remain up and running, even in the event of a failure. Some of the high availability and redundancy options included with the N6K-C6004EF switch include:
- Redundant power supplies – the switch features six redundant power supplies, ensuring that the switch continues to operate even in the event of a power supply failure.
- Redundant fans – the switch features four redundant fans, ensuring that the switch continues to operate even in the event of a fan failure.
- Virtual Port Channel (vPC) – the switch supports vPC, allowing administrators to create a virtual Port Channel between two switches, providing increased network redundancy and load balancing.
- Hot-swappable components – the switch features hot-swappable components, allowing administrators to perform maintenance and upgrades without having to take the switch offline.
- In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) – the switch supports ISSU, allowing administrators to perform software upgrades without having to take the switch offline, reducing downtime and improving network availability.
- Non-Stop Forwarding (NSF) with Stateful Switchover (SSO) – the switch supports NSF with SSO, allowing administrators to perform switchover operations without having to take the switch offline, improving network availability and reducing downtime.
Remote Management and Access
The Cisco Nexus 6004EF chassis (N6K-C6004EF) provides remote management and access features that allow administrators to manage and access the switch from a remote location. Some of the key remote management and access features of the N6K-C6004EF switch include:
- Remote management protocols – the switch supports a range of remote management protocols, including Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Telnet, and Secure Shell (SSH), allowing administrators to manage the switch from a remote location.
- Command Line Interface (CLI) – the switch features a comprehensive CLI, allowing administrators to perform advanced configurations and troubleshoot issues from a remote location.
- Web-based GUI – the switch also features a web-based GUI, allowing administrators to manage the switch through a web browser, making it easier to perform basic configurations and management tasks from a remote location.
- Out-of-band management – the switch supports out-of-band management, allowing administrators to access the switch through a dedicated management port, even if the switch is offline or unavailable.
- Remote syslog and SNMP trap support – the switch supports remote syslog and SNMP trap support, allowing administrators to receive notifications and alarms from a remote location, providing increased visibility into the status and health of the switch.
General Information about this Cisco N6K-C6004EF
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number N6K-C6004EF
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 6000
- Product Model 6004 EF
- Product Name Nexus 6004 EF Chassis 6 PSU, 4 FAN (No LEMs)
- Product Type Switch Chassis
Interfaces/Ports
- Token Ring Port No
- LRE Port No
- Bypass No
- Management Port Yes
- USB No
- Stack Port No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 8 x Expansion Slot
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 8
- Expansion Slot Type Line Card
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 4
- Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
- Management Web-based Management
- Syslog
- CLI
- Telnet
- SNMP v1, v2c, v3
- MIB
- RMON
- VLAN
- QoS
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port No
- Input Voltage 230 V AC
- Input Voltage 120 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
