Description
Key Features and Benefits of the C1-N9K-C93120TX Model
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.
Hardware and Software Architecture of the Nexus 9000 Switch
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.
Networking and Connectivity Options for the Nexus 9000 Switch
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.
General Information about this Cisco C1-N9K-C93120TX
- 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
Interfaces/Ports
- 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
Performance
- 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
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 6
- Expansion Slot Type QSFP+
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Power Description
- Power Source Power Supply
