N9K-C9364C-GX Cisco Nexus 64 Ports Ethernet Switch

N9K-C9364C-GX Cisco Nexus 9K ACI & NX-OS Leaf/Spine 64 Ports Ethernet Switch 40/100G QSFP28 Overview

The Cisco Nexus 9K series switches are designed to deliver high-performance, scalable, and efficient networking solutions for modern data center environments. The N9K-C9364C-GX model, part of the Nexus 9000 series, is engineered to handle demanding workloads with 64 ports of 40/100G Ethernet, leveraging the power of Cisco's Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and NX-OS operating system. With this switch, enterprises can achieve exceptional network automation, security, and performance, tailored to the needs of both traditional and cloud-based data centers.

Key Features of the N9K-C9364C-GX

• 64 Ports of 40/100G Ethernet: The switch provides high-speed connectivity with support for both 40G and 100G QSFP28 ports, enabling flexible and efficient network designs.
• Advanced ACI & NX-OS Support: Supports Cisco ACI for automation, policy-driven management, and security, as well as NX-OS for enhanced reliability and scalability in data center networking.
• Leaf and Spine Topology: The N9K-C9364C-GX is ideal for use in both leaf and spine architectures, ensuring optimal performance and minimal latency in large-scale data center environments.
• High Performance: Capable of handling the most demanding workloads with low latency and high throughput, ensuring a superior networking experience for cloud-native applications.
• Energy Efficient: Designed with energy efficiency in mind, this switch helps reduce operating costs while maintaining exceptional performance levels.

Applications of the N9K-C9364C-GX

Leaf and Spine Architecture

The N9K-C9364C-GX excels in the leaf and spine architecture, providing efficient and scalable solutions for modern data centers. In this topology, the switch acts as both a leaf and spine, ensuring low-latency communication between devices. The spine layer typically handles high-capacity switching, while the leaf layer connects to end devices like servers, storage systems, and network services.

Benefits in Leaf and Spine

• Low Latency: The high-speed 40G/100G ports of the N9K-C9364C-GX allow for minimal latency and efficient data transfers across the network.
• Scalability: With 64 ports and flexible configuration options, the N9K-C9364C-GX can be scaled to meet the growing demands of modern data centers.
• Fault Tolerance: The redundant power supplies and high-availability features make the N9K-C9364C-GX resilient against failures, ensuring minimal network downtime.

Data Center Virtualization

Virtualization is a key aspect of modern data center infrastructures, and the N9K-C9364C-GX is optimized for virtualized environments. With its advanced features, including support for VXLAN, it facilitates network segmentation and overlay networks in large-scale virtualization deployments.

Benefits for Virtualization

• Network Segmentation: With VXLAN support, the N9K-C9364C-GX can provide effective network segmentation, which is crucial for isolating different virtual machines (VMs) and workloads in a multi-tenant environment.
• Automation and Orchestration: Through integration with Cisco ACI and VMware NSX, the N9K-C9364C-GX helps automate network provisioning and management, leading to operational efficiency.
• Dynamic Resource Allocation: The N9K-C9364C-GX helps streamline dynamic allocation of network resources, enabling efficient scaling and performance optimization of virtualized applications.

Network Security Features

Advanced Security Protocols

Network security is a critical aspect of the N9K-C9364C-GX. It incorporates robust security features that protect the integrity and confidentiality of data across the network. By integrating with Cisco ACI, the switch supports a wide range of security protocols, including access control lists (ACLs), port security, and private VLANs.

Security Benefits

• Access Control: The N9K-C9364C-GX can enforce granular access controls to restrict network access based on user roles, device types, and other factors.
• Network Segmentation: By segmenting the network into virtual LANs (VLANs) or private VLANs (PVLANs), the switch isolates traffic, ensuring that sensitive data remains secure within the network.
• DDOS Protection: Built-in DDoS mitigation capabilities help protect the network from distributed denial-of-service attacks, enhancing overall network reliability.

Advanced Threat Detection

The N9K-C9364C-GX is equipped with advanced threat detection capabilities to protect against a wide range of network-based attacks. With integrated intrusion detection systems (IDS) and intrusion prevention systems (IPS), the switch can detect and mitigate malicious traffic before it affects the network.

Threat Detection Benefits

• Real-Time Alerts: The switch provides real-time alerts for unusual or suspicious network behavior, enabling rapid responses to potential security threats.
• Behavioral Analysis: The N9K-C9364C-GX continuously monitors traffic patterns and compares them to baseline models, helping identify anomalies indicative of potential security incidents.

Network Performance and Scalability

Optimized for High-Performance Networking

With its impressive forwarding capacity and low-latency design, the N9K-C9364C-GX ensures high-performance networking in both leaf and spine architectures. The switch is built for modern applications that demand high-throughput and low-latency, such as big data analytics, cloud services, and high-frequency trading environments.

High-Throughput Performance

• Up to 2.88 Tbps of Switching Capacity: The N9K-C9364C-GX delivers exceptional performance, supporting high-throughput workloads with minimal packet loss.
• High Density 40G/100G Ports: With 64 40G/100G ports, the switch is capable of handling even the most bandwidth-hungry applications with ease.
• Low Latency Design: The switch is engineered for low-latency data transfers, making it ideal for time-sensitive applications and services.

Scalability for Growing Networks

The N9K-C9364C-GX is designed to scale with your network. Whether you are expanding your data center, building a new network, or deploying a hybrid cloud solution, this switch provides the flexibility and scalability required for large, dynamic environments.

Scalability Benefits

• Flexible Port Configurations: The 64 QSFP28 ports can be configured in various combinations to suit different network topologies and bandwidth requirements.
• Scalable Bandwidth: With support for both 40G and 100G speeds, the N9K-C9364C-GX adapts to the growing bandwidth needs of modern applications and workloads.
• Modular Design: The switch is designed with a modular architecture, allowing for easy upgrades and expansion as your network grows.