Description
Cisco Nexus 3K Series
Get top-of-rack, Layer 2 and 3 switching
Simplify management. Increase network visibility. Improve monitoring. The Cisco Nexus 3K Series offers low-latency, highly programmable, high-density switches. These compact fixed switches are excellent for general-purpose deployments, high-performance computing (HPC), high-frequency trading (HFT), massively scalable data center (MSDC), and cloud networks.
Features and benefits
Simplified operations
Cisco Embedded Event Manager, Python scripts, touchless boot and configuration, Cisco Prime Data Center Network Manager, XML management tools, and advanced reboot features are included. Use Cisco Nexus Data Broker for visibility and monitoring.
Open programmability
DevOps automation tools (Puppet, Chef, Ansible, etc.) are built in. NX-API offers a common programming approach across switches. Python scripts, Bash shell, and Linux containers support customer applications. OpenStack and OpenFlow support SDN.
Scalability and high performance
Get multitenant scalability with VXLAN support. Cisco bidirectional support simplifies migration to 40 Gigabit Ethernet. AlgoBoost and Warp mode on Cisco Nexus 3500 Series Switches provide the lowest latency in the industry.
High availability and efficiency
Modular Cisco NX-OS Software supports fault isolation. Switches use redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan modules. Shared buffer space handles microbursts, regular data traffic flow, and jitter for increased network efficiency.
| Type | Cisco Nexus 3K Series |
| Specification | – 100 M, 1, 10, 40 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) – The Cisco Nexus 2000 Series Fabric Extenders are remote line cards for a Cisco Nexus parent switch – Cisco NX OS Software – The Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches have a 1-year limited hardware warranty. The warranty includes hardware replacement with a 10-day turnaround from receipt of a return materials authorization (RMA). |
