Cisco Nexus 9500 Platform Switches Data Sheet

Cisco Nexus 9500 Platform Switches Data Sheet Cisco Nexus 9500 Platform Switches Data Sheet Overview The Cisco Nexus 9500 Series is a family of highperformance scalable and programmable data center switches designed to meet the demands of modern cloudnative applications and workloads Built on the latest generation of Cisco silicon the Nexus 9500 Series provides exceptional performance density and flexibility to support highspeed networking and next generation data center deployments Key Features High Performance Delivering up to 64 Tbps of switching capacity and 24 Tbps of linerate throughput per switch the Nexus 9500 Series ensures low latency and high bandwidth for even the most demanding applications Scalability Supporting up to 320 40GE and 160 100GE ports per chassis the Nexus 9500 Series allows for flexible and scalable deployments to meet evolving data center needs Programmability With support for industrystandard APIs the Nexus 9500 Series enables automation and programmability allowing for streamlined network operations and customized solutions Security Advanced security features including MACsec ACLs and VPN provide comprehensive data protection and network security Reliability Redundant power supplies fan modules and control plane ensure high availability and uptime Flexibility Support for a wide range of Ethernet interfaces including 10GE 25GE 40GE 100GE and 400GE provides flexibility for various network configurations Models and Specifications The Cisco Nexus 9500 Series comprises several models each tailored to specific performance and density requirements Nexus 950032Q 32 x 40GE ports 2 x 100GE ports management 128 Tbps switching capacity 2 48 Tbps throughput Nexus 950048Y 48 x 100GE ports 4 x 100GE ports management 24 Tbps switching capacity 96 Tbps throughput Nexus 950064Y 64 x 100GE ports 4 x 100GE ports management 32 Tbps switching capacity 128 Tbps throughput Nexus 950016X 16 x 400GE ports 2 x 100GE ports management 64 Tbps switching capacity 24 Tbps throughput Performance and Capacity Switching Capacity Up to 64 Tbps per switch Line Rate Throughput Up to 24 Tbps per switch Latency Submicrosecond latency for lowlatency applications Buffer Size Large buffers for high traffic loads and reduced packet loss Power Consumption Efficient power consumption for reduced energy costs and environmental impact Networking Features Ethernet Standards Supports 10GE 25GE 40GE 100GE and 400GE Ethernet standards Layer 2 Features Spanning Tree Protocol STP Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol RSTP Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol MSTP Link Aggregation Control Protocol LACP Virtual Local Area Network VLAN Port Security Layer 3 Features IP Routing IPv4 and IPv6 RIP OSPF BGP VRF PolicyBased Routing Multicast Routing Security Features MACsec ACLs VPN Firewall Intrusion Detection and Prevention System IDSIPS 3 Management and Automation CommandLine Interface CLI Traditional CLI for configuration and management Graphical User Interface GUI Webbased GUI for easy configuration and monitoring Cisco IOS XE Software Provides comprehensive network management and automation capabilities REST API Allows for programmatic access to switch configuration and data NETCONFYANG Standardsbased configuration management protocols Ansible and Puppet Integration with automation frameworks for streamlined deployments Benefits Enhanced Performance Highperformance switching delivers low latency and high bandwidth for critical applications Improved Scalability Flexible and scalable deployments accommodate growing data center needs Increased Agility Automation and programmability enable rapid deployment and network changes Enhanced Security Advanced security features ensure data protection and network integrity Reduced Operating Costs Efficient power consumption and simplified management reduce operational expenses FutureProofing Support for nextgeneration Ethernet technologies and standards ensures longterm investment protection Conclusion The Cisco Nexus 9500 Series offers a comprehensive platform for modern data center deployments With exceptional performance scalability programmability and security features these switches are designed to meet the demands of cloudnative applications and workloads By adopting the Nexus 9500 Series organizations can achieve higher performance improved agility enhanced security and reduced operational costs