Description
Maximizing Efficiency and Flexibility
There are several ways to maximize the efficiency and flexibility of the Cisco Nexus 3064-T switch:
- Utilize the 48 ports to create multiple VLANs, allowing for segmentation of network traffic and improved security.
- Implement Quality of Service (QoS) to prioritize important network traffic and prevent congestion.
- Use the switch’s advanced features such as Virtual Port Channels (vPCs) and Fabric Extender (FEX) support for increased redundancy and scalability.
- Enable the switch’s energy-efficient Ethernet (EEE) feature to reduce power consumption during periods of low network activity.
- Utilize the switch’s support for various protocols, including Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and Fibre Channel (FC), to support a variety of network environments.
- Upgrade the Firmware and configure the switch with the latest features available as per the requirement
- Monitor the switch performance and usage regularly to ensure that it is operating at optimal levels and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
Power Options and Redundancy
The N3K-C3064-T-FA-L3 Cisco Nexus 3064-T switch has several options for power and redundancy:
- Power Supply: The switch has two power supply bays, which can be populated with either AC or DC power supplies. This allows for flexibility in terms of power source and redundancy in case one power supply fails.
- Redundancy: The switch supports the use of Virtual Port Channels (vPCs), which allows for redundancy by allowing multiple switches to be connected together and appear as a single logical switch to the end devices. This prevents any single point of failure in the network.
- Power over Ethernet (PoE): The switch supports Power over Ethernet (PoE), which allows the switch to provide power to devices connected to it over the Ethernet cables. This eliminates the need for separate power supplies for the devices and increases the redundancy of the power supply.
- Power Saving: The switch has Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) feature that reduces power consumption during periods of low network activity.
- High availability: The switch supports a feature called Nonstop Forwarding with Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO) which allows the switch to continue forwarding packets during a switchover event, even when the switch is undergoing a software upgrade or hardware failure.
- Power redundancy: In addition to the power supply redundancy, the switch also support Redundant Power System (RPS) and PoE RPS which allows for the use of a separate power supply to provide power to the switch in case the main power supply fails.
Security and Network Management
The N3K-C3064-T-FA-L3 Cisco Nexus 3064-T switch has several features for security and network management:
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): The switch supports the use of ACLs, which allows for the restriction of network access based on various criteria such as IP address, port number, and protocol. This can be used to prevent unauthorized access to the network and to segment the network into different security zones.
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs): The switch supports the use of VPNs, which allows for secure communication over public networks. This can be used to connect remote sites to the main network, or to provide secure access to the network for remote workers.
- Network Admission Control (NAC): NAC is a Cisco security solution that allows for the enforcement of security policies on devices attempting to access the network. This can be used to ensure that only devices that meet certain security criteria are allowed to access the network.
- Network Management: The switch can be managed using Cisco’s Network Assistant or Cisco Prime Infrastructure, which allows for the monitoring and management of multiple switches from a single interface.
- Security Management: Cisco Nexus switch supports several security features such as
- Port security
- DHCP snooping
- IP Source Guard
- Dynamic ARP inspection
- Storm control
- TACACS+ and RADIUS Authentication
- Network Segmentation: The switch supports Virtual LAN (VLAN) and Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) which allows to segment the network into different logical segments. This can be used to improve security and to isolate different types of traffic on the network.
- Network Visibility: The switch supports several features like Netflow, SPAN, and RSPAN which allows to monitor the network traffic and troubleshoot issues.
General Information:Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
Manufacturer Part Number N3K-C3064-T-FA-L3
Brand Name Cisco
Product Line Nexus
Product Series 3000
Product Model 3064-T
Product Name Nexus 3064-T Switch
Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports:
Total Number of Network Ports 48
Token Ring Port No
LRE Port No
Bypass No
Modular No
Management Port Yes
USB Yes
Stack Port No
Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports 48
Media & Performance:
Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Network Technology 10GBase-T
I/O Expansions:
Number of Total Expansion Slots 4
Expansion Slot Type QSFP+
Shared SFP Slot No
Network & Communication:
Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols:
Manageable Yes
Management-
RMON
VLAN
QoS
DHCP
MIB II
CLI
Telnet
Syslog
SNMP v1, v2, and v3
Memory:
Flash Memory 2 GB
Power Description:
PoE (RJ-45) Port No
Input Voltage 110 V AC
220 V AC
Power Source Power Supply
Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes
