Description
Port Configuration and Capacity
The N3K-C3064-X-FD-L3 Cisco Nexus 3064-X is a high-performance Ethernet layer 3 switch designed for data center and enterprise environments. It features 48 fixed 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) SFP+ ports and four 40 GbE QSFP+ uplink ports.
In terms of port configuration, the switch supports various speed and duplex settings, including auto-negotiation and manual configuration for 1/10 GbE SFP+ ports. The four 40 GbE QSFP+ uplink ports can be used in either 40 GbE or 4×10 GbE mode, providing flexibility for connectivity options.
As for capacity, the N3K-C3064-X-FD-L3 switch has a switching capacity of up to 1.28 Tbps and a forwarding rate of up to 950 million packets per second (Mpps). The switch also supports features such as Layer 2 and Layer 3 forwarding, Virtual PortChannel (vPC), and advanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities.
In addition, the switch supports various management interfaces, including a console port, USB ports, and Ethernet management ports. It also supports various management protocols, such as SNMP, Telnet, SSH, and HTTP/HTTPS, for ease of management and monitoring.
Advanced Security Features
The N3K-C3064-X-FD-L3 Cisco Nexus 3064-X switch is a high-performance Ethernet layer 3 switch with advanced security features. These security features are designed to protect the network from various security threats and attacks.
- Access Control Lists (ACLs) – The switch supports ACLs, which enable network administrators to control traffic flow and restrict access to sensitive resources.
- Port Security – The switch supports port security, which allows network administrators to restrict the number of devices that can access a network port.
- Secure Shell (SSH) – The switch supports SSH, which provides secure remote access to the switch and helps prevent unauthorized access.
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Snooping – The switch supports DHCP snooping, which enables the switch to filter out unauthorized DHCP messages.
- IP Source Guard – The switch supports IP source guard, which provides protection against IP address spoofing attacks by verifying the source IP address of all packets.
- Network Address Translation (NAT) – The switch supports NAT, which enables private IP addresses to be translated into public IP addresses, providing an additional layer of security.
- Virtual Private Network (VPN) – The switch supports VPN, which provides secure remote access to the network over the internet.
- MACsec – The switch supports MACsec, which provides encryption for layer 2 traffic, providing protection against eavesdropping and man-in-the-middle attacks.
Management and Monitoring Tools
The N3K-C3064-X-FD-L3 Cisco Nexus 3064-X switch is a high-performance Ethernet Layer 3 switch that is designed to provide reliable and efficient connectivity for enterprise and data center environments. To ensure that this switch performs at its best, there are several management and monitoring tools available that help network administrators to configure, monitor and troubleshoot network issues. These tools include:
- Cisco NX-OS CLI: This is a command-line interface that allows administrators to configure and manage the switch using a set of command-line instructions.
- Cisco Data Center Network Manager (DCNM): DCNM is a network management tool that provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for managing Cisco switches, routers, and other network devices. It enables network administrators to configure, monitor and troubleshoot the switch and other network devices from a single dashboard.
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP): SNMP is a protocol that allows network administrators to monitor and manage network devices, including switches, routers, and servers. The N3K-C3064-X-FD-L3 switch supports SNMP v1, v2c, and v3, and can be configured to send SNMP traps to a network management system (NMS) when certain events occur.
- Syslog: Syslog is a standard protocol used for sending system log messages across an IP network. The N3K-C3064-X-FD-L3 switch supports syslog and can be configured to send log messages to a syslog server for storage and analysis.
- Remote Monitoring (RMON): RMON is a protocol that enables network administrators to monitor network traffic and performance using a set of predefined metrics. The N3K-C3064-X-FD-L3 switch supports RMON and can be configured to send RMON data to a network management system for analysis.
- NetFlow: NetFlow is a network protocol used for traffic analysis and monitoring. The N3K-C3064-X-FD-L3 switch supports NetFlow and can be configured to send NetFlow data to a NetFlow collector for analysis.
General Information:
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number N3K-C3064-X-FD-L3
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 3000
- Product Model 3064-X
- Product Name Nexus 3064-X Layer 3 Switch
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Uplink Port No
- Modular Yes
- Stack Port No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 4 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Performance:
- Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
- Ethernet Technology 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 10GBase-X
- Network Technology 40GBase-X
I/O Expansions:
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 52
- Expansion Slot Type QSFP+
- Expansion Slot Type SFP+
- Shared SFP Slot No
- Number of SFP+ Slots 48
Network & Communication:
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
- Power Description:
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes
