Description
Network Management and Configuration
The Cisco Nexus 3548+L3+Algo Fwd Airflow PT (Port-side intake) is a high-performance, low-latency, and feature-rich network switch designed for use in data centers and enterprise networks. As a network management and configuration device, the switch provides advanced features and capabilities that enable administrators to efficiently manage and configure their networks.
Some of the key network management and configuration features of the Cisco Nexus 3548+L3+Algo Fwd Airflow PT switch include:
- Virtual Port Channel (vPC): This feature allows administrators to create a single logical connection from a device to two separate switches, providing redundancy and load balancing.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The switch supports QoS to enable administrators to prioritize and manage network traffic based on different parameters such as port, protocol, or VLAN.
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): ACLs can be used to define rules that permit or deny traffic based on different criteria such as source or destination IP address, protocol, port, or VLAN.
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP): STP helps prevent network loops and ensures network redundancy by automatically detecting and blocking redundant links.
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP): SNMP allows administrators to monitor and manage the switch remotely, providing a convenient way to manage network devices and troubleshoot issues.
- Network Time Protocol (NTP): The switch can be configured to synchronize its internal clock with an external time source using NTP, ensuring accurate timekeeping across the network.
- Virtual LANs (VLANs): VLANs can be used to segment the network into smaller logical networks, providing enhanced security, performance, and manageability.
In addition to these features, the Cisco Nexus 3548+L3+Algo Fwd Airflow PT switch also supports a wide range of protocols, including TCP/IP, IPv4, IPv6, and SNMPv3, among others. With its advanced capabilities and high-performance hardware, the switch is well-suited for use in demanding enterprise environments that require reliable and scalable network connectivity.
Virtualization and Scalability
Virtualization is the process of creating a virtual version of something, in this case, it is referring to the virtualization of network devices, such as the Cisco Systems Nexus 3548+L3+Algo Fwd Airflow PT Side. Virtualization allows for the creation of multiple virtual instances of the network device, which can then be used to improve the scalability of the network.
The C3548P-FA-L3A Cisco Systems Nexus 3548+L3+Algo Fwd Airflow PT Side is designed to provide high-performance, low-latency switching, and routing for both virtualized and non-virtualized environments. The switch has been designed with a high level of scalability in mind, allowing for it to support a large number of virtual machines and users.
The scalability of the C3548P-FA-L3A is achieved through the use of advanced technologies such as Virtual PortChannel (vPC), which allows for the creation of a single logical link between two physical switches, and Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN), which enables the creation of a large-scale overlay network.
The switch also features a highly-efficient forwarding algorithm, which helps to ensure that network traffic is processed quickly and efficiently. This helps to improve the overall performance of the network, allowing for faster data transfer speeds and better overall user experience.
Security and Access Control
The Cisco Nexus 3548P-FA-L3A is a high-performance, low-latency, and feature-rich switch that is designed for data center applications. It provides advanced features for security and access control, which are critical for ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of network traffic.
Here are some of the security and access control features of the Cisco Nexus 3548P-FA-L3A:
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): ACLs are used to control access to the network by allowing or denying specific types of traffic. The Cisco Nexus 3548P-FA-L3A supports both standard and extended ACLs, which can be applied to individual ports or VLANs.
- Virtual LANs (VLANs): VLANs are used to segment the network into smaller, more manageable subnets. The Cisco Nexus 3548P-FA-L3A supports up to 4,096 VLANs, which can be used to separate different departments or user groups.
- Port Security: Port security is used to prevent unauthorized devices from connecting to the network. The Cisco Nexus 3548P-FA-L3A supports port security features such as MAC address filtering, DHCP snooping, and dynamic ARP inspection.
- Network Access Control (NAC): NAC is used to enforce security policies on devices connecting to the network. The Cisco Nexus 3548P-FA-L3A supports NAC features such as 802.1X authentication and device profiling.
- Quality of Service (QoS): QoS is used to prioritize certain types of traffic over others. The Cisco Nexus 3548P-FA-L3A supports QoS features such as traffic shaping, policing, and marking.
- Secure Shell (SSH): SSH is used to securely access the switch’s command-line interface. The Cisco Nexus 3548P-FA-L3A supports SSH version 2, which provides strong encryption and authentication.
- SNMPv3: SNMPv3 is used to monitor and manage the switch. The Cisco Nexus 3548P-FA-L3A supports SNMPv3, which provides secure access to management information.
In addition to these features, the Cisco Nexus 3548P-FA-L3A also supports other security features such as port-based authentication, RADIUS and TACACS+ authentication, and IP source guard. These features are designed to provide comprehensive security and access control for the network.
General Information:
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number N3K-C3548P-FA-L3A
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 3000
- Product Model 3548
- Product Name Nexus 3548 Switch
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Token Ring Port No
- LRE Port No
- Bypass No
- Modular No
- Management Port Yes
- USB Yes
- Stack Port No
Performance:
- Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
I/O Expansions:
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 48
- Expansion Slot Type SFP+
- Shared SFP Slot No
- Number of SFP+ Slots 48
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
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Yes
