Description
Performance and Scalability
The Cisco Nexus 6004 is a high-performance, low-latency switch designed for data center and cloud environments. The N6K-C6004-96Q model is a 4RU (rack unit) switch with 48 fixed 1/10G Ethernet ports and 4 fixed 40G Ethernet QSFP+ ports. It also supports up to 96 ports of 1/10G Ethernet via an optional expansion module.
Performance:
The N6K-C6004-96Q provides non-blocking switching capacity of up to 1.28 Tbps (terabits per second), which means that all ports can operate at full speed simultaneously without any loss of packets. The switch supports advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS), Layer 3 routing, and Access Control Lists (ACLs) to provide flexible and secure network connectivity.
Scalability:
The Cisco Nexus 6004 switch is designed for high scalability, with the ability to add additional modules for more ports or higher-speed connectivity. The N6K-C6004-96Q model supports up to 96 ports of 1/10G Ethernet via an optional expansion module. The switch also supports Cisco’s Virtual PortChannel (vPC) technology, which allows multiple switches to be connected together to form a single logical switch, increasing capacity and redundancy.
Network Management and Security
The N6K-C6004-96Q Cisco Nexus 6004 is a high-performance, high-density, and low-latency managed switch designed for data center environments. It provides 48 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and four ports of 40 GbE, delivering up to 1.92 terabits per second (Tbps) of switching capacity. The switch is designed to support high-speed data transmission, storage, and application traffic in a virtualized and cloud environment.
Network Management:
The N6K-C6004-96Q switch is designed to be managed using the Cisco Nexus Operating System (NX-OS). This operating system provides a comprehensive set of network management features, including advanced traffic monitoring and analysis, configuration management, and performance optimization. The switch can be managed using command-line interface (CLI) or through a web-based user interface (GUI).
Some of the key network management features of the N6K-C6004-96Q switch include:
- VLAN management: The switch supports virtual LAN (VLAN) technology, which enables network administrators to create multiple logical networks on a single physical network.
- Quality of Service (QoS) management: The switch supports QoS features that prioritize traffic based on pre-defined policies, ensuring that mission-critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth and resources.
- Traffic monitoring: The switch includes advanced traffic monitoring features, such as NetFlow, which provides detailed network traffic analysis, helping network administrators to identify and troubleshoot network performance issues.
- Remote management: The switch can be managed remotely using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), allowing network administrators to monitor and manage the network from a central location.
Security:
The N6K-C6004-96Q switch includes a wide range of security features to protect against unauthorized access, data breaches, and other security threats. Some of the key security features of the switch include:
- Access control: The switch supports access control lists (ACLs) and role-based access control (RBAC) to restrict access to the network and resources based on user roles and privileges.
- Threat protection: The switch includes features such as IP Source Guard and Dynamic ARP Inspection to protect against various security threats, including denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, malware, and other malicious activities.
- Network segmentation: The switch supports VLAN technology, which allows network administrators to segment the network into multiple logical networks, isolating critical applications and resources from non-critical ones.
- Encryption: The switch supports various encryption protocols, including Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS), to secure network traffic and protect against eavesdropping and other security threats.
Quality of Service (QoS) and Traffic Management
Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic management are critical features of the N6K-C6004-96Q Cisco Nexus 6004 48 Ports Managed Switch. These features help manage and prioritize network traffic, ensuring that critical applications and services receive the necessary resources for optimal performance.
QoS allows administrators to classify traffic and assign different levels of priority to different types of traffic. This ensures that traffic from critical applications, such as voice and video, receive priority over less critical traffic, such as web browsing and file transfers. The Cisco Nexus 6004 switch supports a variety of QoS mechanisms, including class-based marking, queuing, shaping, and policing.
Traffic management is another critical feature of the Cisco Nexus 6004 switch. It allows administrators to manage network traffic, including controlling the rate at which traffic is transmitted and received. This is essential for controlling congestion and ensuring that network resources are used efficiently. The Cisco Nexus 6004 switch supports a variety of traffic management mechanisms, including rate limiting, buffer management, and congestion avoidance.
General Information:
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number N6K-C6004-96Q
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 6000
- Product Model 6004
- Product Name Nexus 6004 Layer 3 Switch
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Network Ports 48
- Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports 48
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 48 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Network
Media & Performance
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 4
- Expansion Slot Type Line Card
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 4
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port No
- Input Voltage 110 V AC
- Input Voltage 220 V AC
Miscellaneous
- Package Contents Nexus 6004 Layer 3 Switch
- 6 x Power Supplies
- 4 x Fans
- Green Compliant Yes
- Green Compliance Certificate/Authority RoHS-6
