Cisco N9K-C9372PX Layer3 Switch Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slots

Key Features of N9K-C9372PX

• Device Type: L3 Switch - 48 Ports - Fully Managed
• Enclosure Type: Compact Desktop & Rack-mountable (1U)
• Subtype: 10 Gigabit Ethernet Technology
• Port Configuration:
  • 48 x 1G/10G SFP+ Ports
  • 6 x 40G QSFP+ Uplink Ports

Performance and Capacity

• Bandwidth Capacity: Up to 1.44 Tbps
• Routing Table Capacity:
  • IPv4 Longest Prefix Match (LPM): 16,000 entries
  • IPv4 Host Table: 208,000 entries
  • Multicast IPv4 Routes: 32,000 entries
• Virtual Interfaces (VLANs): Supports up to 4,096 VLANs
• Equal-cost Multipathing (ECMP): Handles 64 paths for efficient load balancing
• Spanning Tree Protocol:
  • Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) Instances: 64
  • Rapid Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (PVRST+) Instances: 507
• Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF): Supports 1,000 VRF Entries
• IGMP Snooping: Capable of 32,000 entries for multicast optimization
• ACL Support:
  • Ingress ACL Entries: 4,000
  • Egress ACL Entries: 1,000
• MAC Address Table Size: Stores up to 96,000 MAC addresses

Advanced Features

• VLAN Support: Extensive VLAN capabilities for network segmentation
• IGMP Snooping: Efficient multicast traffic management
• Spanning Tree Protocol (STP): Supports MSTP and Rapid PVRST+
• Access Control List (ACL) Support: Detailed traffic filtering and security rules
• Quality of Service (QoS): Prioritizes critical traffic for smooth performance
• Hot Standby Router Protocol (HSRP): Provides high availability for routing
• Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF): Network segmentation for better traffic isolation
• Virtual PortChannel (vPC): Enhances redundancy and load balancing
• VXLAN Tunnel Endpoints (VTEP): Supports VXLAN for overlay networks

Power and Redundancy

• Redundant Power Supply: Ensures uninterrupted operation with power redundancy

Features

Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slots

Increased Network Scalability

The Cisco N9K-C9372PX Layer3 Switch is equipped with Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots, allowing for increased network scalability. These expansion slots provide additional ports that can be utilized to connect more devices to the network. With the ever-increasing number of devices being connected to networks, having the ability to scale up the network infrastructure is crucial. The Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots offer a flexible and cost-effective solution for expanding the network capacity.

Improved Network Performance

By adding Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots to the Cisco N9K-C9372PX Layer3 Switch, users can enhance their network performance significantly. The additional slots allow for higher data transfer rates, enabling faster and more efficient communication between devices. This is particularly beneficial in environments where there is a high demand for bandwidth, such as data centers or busy office networks. Users can experience reduced latency and improved overall network responsiveness with the increased network performance provided by these expansion slots.

Enhanced Network Flexibility

The Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots on the Cisco N9K-C9372PX Layer3 Switch offer enhanced network flexibility. These slots can be used to connect a variety of devices, including servers, switches, routers, and other networking equipment. This flexibility allows users to customize their network infrastructure according to their specific requirements. Whether it is expanding a server farm or connecting different departments within an organization, the ability to add more devices through these expansion slots ensures that the network can adapt and grow as needed.

Redundancy and High Availability

One of the key benefits of the Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots is the ability to create redundancy and ensure high availability in the network. By adding redundant connections through these expansion slots, users can prevent single points of failure. In the event of a link failure, the network traffic can automatically be rerouted through the redundant connections, minimizing downtime and maintaining uninterrupted network connectivity. This is particularly critical in mission-critical environments where any disruption in network availability can have severe consequences.

Future-Proofing the Network

Investing in a network infrastructure that supports Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots is a future-proofing strategy. As technology continues to evolve, the demand for higher bandwidth and network capacity will only increase. By having the ability to expand the network through these slots, users can ensure that their infrastructure can keep up with future demands without requiring a complete overhaul. This not only saves time and resources but also provides a scalable solution that can adapt to changing business needs.

Summary

The Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots on the Cisco N9K-C9372PX Layer3 Switch offer numerous benefits for users. From increased network scalability to improved performance, enhanced flexibility, redundancy, and future-proofing, these expansion slots provide a versatile solution for expanding and optimizing network infrastructure. Whether it is accommodating more devices, improving communication speed, creating redundancy for high availability, or preparing for future growth, the Gigabit Ethernet expansion slots empower users to build robust and scalable networks. With the Cisco N9K-C9372PX Layer3 Switch, users can confidently meet their networking requirements and ensure a reliable and efficient network environment.