Description
Performance and Throughput of Expansion Module
The N9K-X9464PX-48 is an expansion module for the Cisco Nexus 9500 series switch, providing an additional 48 ports for high-density 10 and 40 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. This line card offers excellent performance and throughput capabilities that make it suitable for deployment in data center environments that require high-speed network connections.
The N9K-X9464PX-48 is designed with advanced features such as data center analytics, network telemetry, and deep buffer capabilities that enhance its overall performance. With a forwarding rate of up to 2.56 billion packets per second (Bpps), this line card can handle high levels of network traffic without any packet loss.
The line card also supports a range of features that enable it to optimize network throughput. For example, it supports features such as Cisco’s Virtual Port Channel (vPC) technology, which allows for the creation of a single logical link between two switches. This reduces the number of physical links needed, optimizing network throughput and reducing complexity.
Additionally, the N9K-X9464PX-48 supports advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features, which prioritize network traffic based on specific criteria. This ensures that high-priority traffic, such as real-time video and voice, is given priority over lower-priority traffic.
Port Configuration and Capacity
The N9K-X9464PX-48 is a line card expansion module designed for the Cisco Nexus 9500 series of switches. This module provides 48 ports for Ethernet connectivity, with each port supporting speeds of up to 10 Gigabits per second.
The port configuration of the N9K-X9464PX-48 is based on the SFP+ interface, which supports a variety of optical and copper Ethernet transceivers. This flexibility allows the module to support a wide range of network topologies and deployment scenarios.
In terms of capacity, the N9K-X9464PX-48 provides a total switching capacity of up to 1.44 Terabits per second, with a forwarding rate of up to 1.07 billion packets per second. This makes it suitable for high-performance data center environments that require high bandwidth and low latency.
Additionally, the N9K-X9464PX-48 is designed to support advanced features such as Virtual Port Channel (vPC), FabricPath, and Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV). These features enable the module to provide scalable and resilient network connectivity for virtualized and cloud-based environments.
Quality of Service (QoS) and Traffic Management
The N9K-X9464PX-48 Cisco Nexus 9500 Line Card 48 Ports Expansion Module is a high-density Ethernet line card designed for use in the Cisco Nexus 9500 Series modular switches. It provides 48 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) or 1 Gigabit Ethernet (1GbE) connectivity and is designed to deliver high performance, low latency, and reliable operation.
To ensure the highest level of service quality and performance, the line card supports advanced Quality of Service (QoS) features. These features allow administrators to prioritize traffic based on a variety of criteria, such as application type, user identity, or network congestion levels. This ensures that critical applications and services receive the necessary bandwidth and network resources to operate at peak performance, while lower-priority traffic is limited to prevent it from interfering with critical traffic.
The line card also includes advanced traffic management features, such as traffic shaping and policing. Traffic shaping allows administrators to control the rate of traffic flow, ensuring that network resources are used efficiently and fairly. Traffic policing allows administrators to control the volume of traffic on the network, preventing overload and ensuring that critical traffic is always given priority.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- MPN: N9K-X9464PX-48
- Product Name: Cisco Nexus 9500 linecard, 48 Port
- Product Type: Expansion module
- SKU: N9K-X9464PX-48
- Form Factor Plug-in module
Networking
- Ports Gigabit Ethernet / 10 Gigabit SFP+ x 48 + 40 Gigabit QSFP+ x 4
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Data Link Protocol GigE, 10 GigE, 40 Gigabit LAN
- Features 12 MB shared buffer
- Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces: 4 x 40Gb Ethernet – QSFP+ ¦ 48 x 10Gb Ethernet – SFP+
Compatibility
Cisco Nexus 9500 Series Switches.
