The Cisco C6840-X-LE-40G Catalyst 40 Ports Switch is a sophisticated network hardware device designed to meet the demands of modern network infrastructures. This switch is known for its robust features, which include 40 Small Form-Factor Pluggable Plus (SFP+) slots, Layer 3 (L3) manageability, and a 2U rack-mountable form factor. In this article, we'll delve into the details of the Cisco C6840-X-LE-40G Catalyst Switch, explaining its key features, benefits, and applications.
Advanced Security FeaturesThe C6840-X-LE-40G Cisco Catalyst 40 Ports Ethernet Switch is designed with advanced security features that help businesses and organizations protect their network from security threats and vulnerabilities.
Some of the key security features of the C6840-X-LE-40G include:
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): This feature allows administrators to define and enforce policies that control access to network resources, helping to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
- 802.1X Authentication: This feature provides a secure and scalable way to authenticate network devices, ensuring that only authorized devices can access the network.
- Dynamic ARP Inspection (DAI): This feature helps to prevent ARP spoofing attacks by validating ARP requests and responses to ensure that they are legitimate.
- IP Source Guard: This feature helps to prevent IP spoofing attacks by verifying the source IP address of incoming packets and blocking any packets that have a source IP address that is not authorized.
- Port Security: This feature allows administrators to restrict access to specific switch ports, helping to prevent unauthorized access to the network.
- Quality of Service (QoS): This feature allows administrators to prioritize network traffic, helping to ensure that critical network applications receive the bandwidth they need to operate effectively.
The C6840-X-LE-40G Cisco Catalyst 40 Ports Ethernet Switch is designed with network resiliency and redundancy in mind, making it possible for businesses and organizations to maintain a highly available and reliable network.
Some of the key features that contribute to network resiliency and redundancy include:
- High-Performance Switching: The switch provides high-performance switching, making it possible for businesses and organizations to maintain a fast and responsive network, even during periods of high network traffic.
- Virtualization Support: The switch supports virtualization, making it possible for businesses and organizations to deploy virtual network components, such as virtual switches, routers, and firewalls, which can help to improve network resiliency and redundancy.
- Network Resilience: The switch is designed with network resilience in mind, making it possible for businesses and organizations to maintain a highly available and reliable network, even in the event of network outages or other disruptions.
- Link Aggregation: The switch supports link aggregation, making it possible for businesses and organizations to create redundant network connections, which can help to improve network reliability and availability.
Layer 3 manageability is a critical feature of modern networking equipment. It refers to the switch's ability to operate at the network layer, which involves routing and forwarding data packets based on IP addresses. The Cisco C6840-X-LE-40G's Layer 3 capabilities make it a versatile solution for complex network setups. It can handle inter-VLAN routing, subnet segmentation, and other advanced network functions.
Rack-Mountable 2U Form FactorThe 2U form factor of this switch means that it is designed to fit into a standard 19-inch rack. This feature is vital for efficient use of space in data center environments, as it allows the switch to be neatly integrated into a standard rack. Proper rack-mounting ensures optimal airflow and organization, contributing to the overall reliability of the network infrastructure.
Benefits of Using the Cisco C6840-X-LE-40G Catalyst SwitchNow that we've explored the features of this switch, let's discuss the benefits of incorporating it into your network infrastructure:
Enhanced Network Performance- With 40 SFP+ slots and Layer 3 routing capabilities, the Cisco C6840-X-LE-40G delivers exceptional network performance. It can handle high volumes of data traffic and efficiently route packets across your network.
- The manageability of this switch allows for simplified network administration. You can configure and monitor the switch remotely, reducing the need for on-site maintenance.
- The 2U rack-mountable design saves valuable space in your server room or data center. You can maximize your rack space for other essential equipment.
- Cisco's reputation for reliability extends to the C6840-X-LE-40G switch. With redundancy features, you can trust that your network will stay operational, minimizing downtime.
- As your organization expands, the Cisco C6840-X-LE-40G can scale with your network needs. You won't need to invest in a new switch every time you need to add more devices to your network.
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- Model Number or SKU# C6840-X-LE-40G
- Brand Name: Cisco
- Product Line: Catalyst
- Product Series: 6840-X
- Product Type: Networking
- Layer Type: 3 Switch
- Uplink Port Yes
- Modular Yes
- Stack Port No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 2 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Uplink
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 40 x
- Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 40GBase-X
- Network Technology 10GBase-X
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 42
- Expansion Slot Type SFP+
- Expansion Slot Type QSFP+
- Number of SFP+ Slots 40
- Layer Supported 3
- Manageable Yes
- Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes
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