Description
Network Management and Security Features
The N4K-4005I-XPX Cisco Nexus 4005I Switching Module provides several network management and security features to ensure a secure and efficient network operation. These features include:
Network Management:
- Cisco Network Assurance Engine (NAE) for monitoring, analyzing and assuring the health and performance of the network.
- Cisco DNA Center for centralized network management and automation.
Security Features:
- Access control lists (ACLs) to restrict network access based on specified conditions.
- Network segmentation to limit the spread of security threats.
- Role-based access control (RBAC) for secure administration of the network.
- Secure Shell (SSH) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) secure access.
- 802.1X network login for secure authentication of network devices.
These network management and security features can help ensure a secure and efficient operation of the N4K-4005I-XPX Cisco Nexus 4005I Switching Module. Note that specific implementation may vary based on the network requirements.
Scalable and High-Performance
The Cisco Nexus 4005I Switching Module (N4K-4005I-XPX) is designed to provide scalable and high-performance networking solutions for data centers and cloud environments. Here are some features that contribute to its scalability and performance:
- High Port Density – The switch provides high-density 10/25/40/50/100 GbE interfaces, allowing organizations to consolidate multiple switches into a single, highly scalable solution.
- Scalable Performance – The switch’s hardware-accelerated architecture and powerful switching engines provide line-rate performance, even under heavy network traffic conditions.
- Virtual Port Channels (vPC) – The vPC feature allows organizations to increase network resiliency and availability by providing multiple active links between switches, which can be used to increase bandwidth or provide redundancy.
- Overlay Transport Virtualization (OTV) – OTV enables organizations to extend Layer 2 connectivity between data centers, reducing network complexity and enabling simplified network deployments.
- Quality of Service (QoS) – The switch supports advanced QoS features, such as class-based weighting, marking, and policing, which allow organizations to prioritize network traffic and ensure that critical applications receive the bandwidth they need.
- Advanced Security – The switch provides advanced security features, such as access control lists (ACLs), firewalls, and Network Address Translation (NAT), to help protect against network threats and ensure secure network access.
These features make the Cisco Nexus 4005I Switching Module a highly scalable and performant networking solution for data center and cloud environments.
Routing and Switching Protocols
The N4K-4005I-XPX Cisco Nexus 4005I Switching Module supports several routing and switching protocols to provide efficient and flexible network operations. Some of these protocols include:
Routing Protocols:
- Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) for inter-domain routing.
- Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) for intra-domain routing.
- Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) for efficient routing between networks.
Switching Protocols:
- Virtual Port Channel (vPC) for increased network scalability and redundancy.
- Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP) for link aggregation and load balancing.
- Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) for network loop prevention.
These routing and switching protocols can help provide efficient and flexible network operations in the N4K-4005I-XPX Cisco Nexus 4005I Switching Module. However, specific implementation may vary based on the network requirements.
General Information
- Manufacturer Cisco
- Manufacturer Part Number N4K-4005I-XPX
- Product Model 4005I
- Product Name 4005I Switching Module
- Product Type Switching Module
Technical Information
- Application/Usage Switching Network
Interfaces/Ports
- Interfaces/Ports Details 1 x RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T Network Management
- Interfaces/Ports Details 1 x RJ-45 Console RS-232 Management
Media & Performance
- Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
- Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 10/100/1000Base-T
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate 100 Mbit/s
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 6
- Expansion Slot Type SFP+
Miscellaneous
- Compatibility IBM BladeCenter





