C1-N9K-C93120TX Cisco ONE Nexus 9000 Switch Refurbished

The C1-N9K-C93120TX is a model of the Cisco ONE Nexus 9000 series of data center switches. Some of its key features and benefits include:

• High-performance switching: The C1-N9K-C93120TX offers line-rate, low-latency switching for data center environments.
• Scalability: The switch supports up to 3.2 Tbps of throughput and up to 1.5 Bpps of packet forwarding.
• Energy efficiency: The C1-N9K-C93120TX is designed to be energy-efficient, with features such as front-to-back cooling and power-efficient ASICs.
• Flexibility: The switch supports various deployment options, including in-rack, end-of-row, and data center fabrics.
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN) support: The C1-N9K-C93120TX supports open APIs and programmability, which enables integration with various SDN controllers and automation tools.
• Security: The C1-N9K-C93120TX includes security features such as control plane protection, access control lists, and role-based access control.
• High availability: The switch supports features such as nonstop forwarding, stateful switchover, and In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) to ensure high availability in the data center.
• Comprehensive Management: The C1-N9K-C93120TX is managed by a comprehensive management system, Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software, that provides flexible and powerful management options.

The Cisco ONE Nexus 9000 series of switches, including the C1-N9K-C93120TX model, is built on a modular hardware architecture that uses merchant silicon and a custom ASIC, called the Trident II. This hardware design allows for high-performance, low-latency switching, as well as the ability to support a wide range of port speeds and protocols.

The switch's hardware consists of the following components:

• Switching Fabric: The switching fabric is the heart of the switch and is responsible for forwarding packets at line rate. The C1-N9K-C93120TX supports up to 3.2 Tbps of throughput and up to 1.5 Bpps of packet forwarding.
• Supervisor Module: The supervisor module is the control and management plane of the switch and runs the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software. It is responsible for managing the overall operation of the switch and providing access to the management interface.
• Line Card Modules: The line card modules are the forwarding engines of the switch and provide the physical ports for connecting to other devices. The C1-N9K-C93120TX supports up to 120 x 40/100 Gbps ports or a combination of 40/100 Gbps and 10/25 Gbps ports.
• Power Supplies: The switch has dual power supplies that provide power to all of the other components.

The Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS Software is the operating system that runs on the supervisor module and provides the control and management plane for the switch. It is built on a modular architecture that allows for easy integration with various automation and orchestration tools, as well as support for open APIs such as OpenFlow and NETCONF. The software supports a wide range of features, including:

• Networking protocols: The Nexus 9000 supports a wide range of networking protocols, including IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, VXLAN, and more.
• Security: The software includes security features such as control plane protection, access control lists, and role-based access control.
• Automation and programmability: The Nexus 9000 supports open APIs and programmability, which enables integration with various SDN controllers and automation tools.
• Management and monitoring: The software provides a comprehensive management interface, including the ability to monitor and troubleshoot the switch's performance and operation.

The C1-N9K-C93120TX model of the Cisco ONE Nexus 9000 series of switches provides a wide range of networking and connectivity options for data center environments.

• Port options: The C1-N9K-C93120TX supports up to 120 x 40/100 Gbps ports or a combination of 40/100 Gbps and 10/25 Gbps ports. This allows for high-speed connectivity to other devices and networks, such as servers, storage, and other switches.
• Protocol support: The Nexus 9000 switch supports a wide range of networking protocols, including IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, VXLAN, and more, which enables integration with various network environments and technologies.
• Virtualization support: The Nexus 9000 switch supports virtualization technologies such as VXLAN and NVGRE, which enables the creation of virtualized networks within the data center.
• Layer 3 support: The switch supports advanced Layer 3 features, such as OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP, which allows for more efficient routing and traffic management within the data center.
• Quality of Service (QoS): The switch supports advanced QoS features, such as traffic shaping, congestion management, and prioritization, which allows for better control of network traffic and improved application performance.
• Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) : The switch supports LACP, which allows for the bundling of multiple physical ports to form a single logical link, providing increased bandwidth and redundancy.
• Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) : The switch supports FCoE, which allows for the consolidation of Fibre Channel storage traffic onto Ethernet networks, providing increased efficiency and flexibility.
• Storage Area Network (SAN) : The switch supports Fibre Channel and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) protocols, which allows for the connection of storage devices to the SAN.
• Inter-VLAN Routing: The switch supports Inter-VLAN Routing, which allows for communication between different VLANs without the need for a router.

These networking and connectivity options make the C1-N9K-C93120TX a versatile and powerful solution for data center environments, allowing for efficient and secure communication between devices and networks.

• Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
• Manufacturer Part Number C1-N9K-C93120TX
• Brand Name Cisco
• Product Line Nexus
• Product Series 9300
• Product Model 93120TX
• Product Name Nexus 93120TX Layer 3 Switch
• Product Type Layer 3 Switch

• Total Number of Network Ports 96
• Uplink Port No
• Modular Yes
• Stack Port No
• Port/Expansion Slot Details 96 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network
• Port/Expansion Slot Details 6 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot

• Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
• Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
• Ethernet Technology 40 Gigabit Ethernet
• Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
• Network Technology 40GBase-X
• Network Technology 10GBase-T

• Number of Total Expansion Slots 6
• Expansion Slot Type QSFP+

• Layer Supported 3

Management & Protocols

• Manageable Yes

• Power Source Power Supply