Description
Features and Benefits
The N9K-X9564TX Cisco Nexus 9500 48 Ports 10 GBPS Expansion Module provides a range of features and benefits that make it suitable for high-performance networking environments. Here are some of the key features and benefits of this module:
- High Port Density: The module provides 48 ports of 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) connectivity, which enables efficient use of network resources and reduces the need for additional equipment.
- Non-Blocking Performance: The module uses advanced Application-Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) to enable non-blocking performance, which means that all ports can operate at full speed simultaneously without causing any performance degradation.
- Low Latency: The module offers low latency, with an average latency of less than 3 microseconds for 10 GbE traffic. This low latency is important for applications that require real-time data processing and low response times.
- Quality of Service (QoS): The module supports advanced QoS features, including traffic classification, marking, shaping, and policing, which enable efficient and effective management of network traffic and ensure that critical applications receive the necessary bandwidth and priority.
- Virtualization Support: The module supports Cisco’s Virtual PortChannel (vPC) technology, which enables two switches to appear as a single logical switch to connected devices. This helps to improve resiliency and simplify network management.
- Security Features: The module includes a range of security features, including Access Control Lists (ACLs), MACsec encryption, and DHCP snooping, to protect the network and its data from unauthorized access and malicious attacks.
- Hot-Swappable: The module is hot-swappable, which means it can be installed or removed while the switch is in operation without causing any disruption to network traffic.
- Redundancy: The module includes redundant power supplies and fans to ensure that the module operates consistently and reliably, even in the event of component failures.
Security Features
The N9K-X9564TX Cisco Nexus 9500 48 Ports 10 GBPS Expansion Module provides several security features to help protect the network and its data from unauthorized access and malicious attacks. Here are some of the key security features of this module:
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): The module supports ACLs, which enable administrators to control access to the network by specifying which devices or users are allowed to access specific network resources. ACLs can be used to block traffic from specific IP addresses or protocols, or to allow traffic only from specific sources.
- MACsec Encryption: The module supports MACsec encryption, which provides secure communication between devices by encrypting data packets as they are transmitted over the network. MACsec can help prevent unauthorized access to network traffic and protect against eavesdropping and data tampering.
- DHCP Snooping: The module supports DHCP snooping, which helps prevent rogue DHCP servers from being introduced into the network. DHCP snooping works by intercepting DHCP messages and verifying that they come from a trusted DHCP server before allowing them to be forwarded to clients.
- Port Security: The module supports port security features, including MAC address limiting and port blocking, which can help prevent unauthorized access to the network. These features allow administrators to specify which devices are allowed to connect to specific ports on the switch, and can help prevent unauthorized devices from gaining access to the network.
- Storm Control: The module supports storm control, which can help prevent network disruptions caused by broadcast, multicast, or unknown unicast storms. Storm control works by monitoring network traffic and limiting the amount of broadcast, multicast, or unknown unicast traffic that is allowed on the network.
- Control Plane Policing (CoPP): The module supports CoPP, which enables administrators to restrict the amount of traffic that is allowed to enter the switch’s control plane. CoPP can help prevent denial-of-service (DoS) attacks by limiting the amount of traffic that can be sent to the switch’s control plane.
High Availability and Redundancy Options
The N9K-X9564TX Cisco Nexus 9500 48 Ports 10 GBPS Expansion Module provides several high availability and redundancy options to ensure maximum uptime and minimize the risk of network downtime. Here are some of the key features that contribute to the high availability and redundancy of this module:
- Hot-swappable hardware: The module is designed with hot-swappable hardware components, including power supplies, fans, and line cards. This means that failed components can be replaced without disrupting network operations, minimizing downtime and maximizing availability.
- Redundant power supplies: The module supports redundant power supplies, which can be configured in a 1+1 or N+1 configuration for added resilience. In a 1+1 configuration, two power supplies are used to power the module, with one acting as a backup in case the other fails. In an N+1 configuration, additional power supplies are added to provide backup power for multiple modules.
- Redundant uplinks: The module supports redundant uplinks, which can be configured in a variety of ways to provide failover protection. For example, uplinks can be configured in a port-channel configuration, where multiple physical links are aggregated to provide increased bandwidth and redundancy. Alternatively, uplinks can be configured in a redundant topology, where multiple uplinks are connected to different switches to provide redundant paths.
- Virtual Port-Channel (vPC): The module supports vPC, which enables multiple switches to appear as a single logical switch to connected devices. vPC provides increased bandwidth and redundancy by allowing multiple links to be used to carry traffic between the switches. In addition, vPC provides failover protection by automatically redirecting traffic in the event of a link or switch failure.
- Graceful restart: The module supports graceful restart, which enables the module to continue forwarding traffic during a software upgrade or switch reboot. Graceful restart allows the module to maintain connectivity during a disruption, minimizing the impact on network operations.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Cisco Systems, Inc
- MPN: N9K-X9564TX
- Product Name: Nexus 9500 ACI Leaf Linecard, 48p 1/10G-T Plus 4p QSFP Linecard (Non-Blocking)
- Product Type: Service Module
- Device Type: Expansion module
- SKU: N9K-X9564TX
Technical Information
- Application/Usage: Data Networking
- Application/Usage: Optical Network
Interfaces / Ports
- Interfaces/Ports: 48 x 10GBase-T LAN
- Interfaces/Ports Details: 48 x RJ-45 10GBase-T Network LAN
Media & Performance
- Connectivity Media: Twisted Pair 10GBase-T
- Data Transfer Rate: 10 Gbps 10 Gigabit Ethernet
I/O Expansions
- Expansion Slots: 4 x QSFP
Dimensions & Weight
- Weight: 11.46 Lbs
Miscellaneous
- Compatibility- Cisco Nexus 9000 Series Switches
