Description
Introduction to the 48 Ports Switch
The C1-N9K-C9372PX-E Cisco Nexus 9372PX-E is a 48-port, Layer 3 switch designed for use in data center and enterprise networks. It is part of the Cisco Nexus 9000 series and is built on Cisco’s Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) architecture.
One of the key features of this switch is that it supports both copper and optical fiber connectivity, with 48 10 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports that can be configured as either 10GBASE-T or SFP+ interfaces. This allows for flexible deployment options and the ability to support a wide range of devices and applications.
The switch also supports advanced features such as Quality of Service (QoS), VLANs, and security, making it well-suited for use in mission-critical networks. It also supports Cisco’s Application Policy Infrastructure Controller (APIC) which provides a centralized management and control plane for the entire data center network.
In terms of scalability, the C1-N9K-C9372PX-E can be used in conjunction with other Nexus 9000 series switches to create a large, highly available and scalable data center fabric.
Additionally, it supports energy-efficient Ethernet (EEE) which reduces power consumption during periods of low data activity, making it more environmentally friendly.
Efficient and Scalable Networking
The Cisco Nexus 9372PX-E is an efficient and scalable Layer 3 switch designed for data center environments. It offers a wide range of features that enable network administrators to easily and effectively manage their network infrastructure.
First, it supports virtual PortChannels, which allow multiple physical links to be bundled together to form a single logical channel, increasing bandwidth and providing redundancy. This feature helps to ensure high availability and reliable network performance.
Additionally, the switch supports Virtual Device Contexts (VDCs) which enables the logical partitioning of a single physical device into multiple virtual devices, each with its own resources and configuration. This allows for better resource utilization and improved network segmentation.
The Nexus 9372PX-E also offers advanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities that enable network administrators to prioritize different types of network traffic based on their specific needs. This helps to ensure that mission-critical applications and services receive the bandwidth they need to operate effectively.
Furthermore, it supports Cisco’s Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) which provides an automated and programmable network management. This allows for the deployment, provisioning, and monitoring of applications and services in a data center environment.
Security and Management
The Cisco Nexus 9372PX-E offers robust security and management features to help ensure the protection of your network infrastructure and the ease of managing it.
In terms of security, the switch supports various features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs) to restrict access to specific network resources, and Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) to segment the network and isolate different types of traffic. Additionally, it supports advanced security features such as Cisco TrustSec, which provides secure identity-based access control, and Cisco Firepower, which provides advanced threat protection.
For management, the switch offers a variety of options to help network administrators easily monitor, configure, and troubleshoot the network. It includes a built-in web-based management interface, as well as support for popular management protocols such as Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP). Additionally, it supports Cisco’s Network Assurance Engine (NAE) which automates and simplifies network assurance and troubleshooting.
General Information:
- Manufacturer Cisco
- Manufacturer Part Number C1-N9K-C9372PX-E
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 9300
- Product Model 9372PX-E
- Product Name Nexus 9372PX-E Layer 3 Switch
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Modular Yes
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 6 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Media & Performance
- Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 10GBase-X
- Network Technology 40GBase-X
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 54
- Expansion Slot Type SFP+
- Expansion Slot Type QSFP+
- Number of SFP+ Slots 48
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 4
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
- Power Description
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes
