Description
Security and Access Control
The Cisco Nexus 9396PX is a high-performance, low-latency, and feature-rich managed switch designed for data center and campus networks. The switch provides advanced security and access control features to protect against unauthorized access and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of network resources.
Here are some of the key security and access control features of the N9K-C9396PX-B18Q Cisco Nexus 9396PX switch:
- Authentication and Authorization: The switch supports various authentication and authorization mechanisms such as RADIUS, TACACS+, and local user accounts to control access to the switch and network resources. Administrators can define user roles and permissions to restrict access to specific features and services.
- Access Control Lists (ACLs): The switch supports ACLs to filter traffic based on various criteria such as source/destination IP address, protocol, and port number. ACLs can be used to restrict traffic between VLANs or to control traffic entering or leaving the switch.
- Port Security: The switch supports port security features such as MAC address filtering, DHCP snooping, and dynamic ARP inspection to prevent unauthorized devices from accessing the network. Administrators can configure the maximum number of MAC addresses allowed on a port and restrict the types of devices that can connect to the port.
- Secure Management: The switch supports secure management protocols such as SSH, SSL, and SNMPv3 to encrypt management traffic and prevent unauthorized access to switch configuration and monitoring information.
- Network Segmentation: The switch supports Virtual LAN (VLAN) and Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) technologies to segment the network and isolate traffic between different user groups or applications. Network segmentation enhances security and improves network performance by reducing broadcast and multicast traffic.
- Network Access Control (NAC): The switch supports NAC solutions such as Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) to provide centralized authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) services. NAC solutions can enforce policies based on user identity, device type, and location, and provide real-time monitoring and reporting of network access activities.
Network Management and Monitoring
The N9K-C9396PX-B18Q Cisco Nexus 9396PX switch is a high-performance, 48-port managed switch that is designed for use in large-scale data center and enterprise networks. It features advanced switching and routing capabilities, as well as support for a variety of network protocols and technologies.
In order to effectively manage and monitor this switch, network administrators need to use specialized software tools that can provide real-time visibility into the performance and health of the network. These tools typically include:
- Network Management Systems (NMS): NMS software is used to monitor and manage the performance and availability of network devices and services. It provides a centralized console for configuring and monitoring network devices, as well as generating alerts and reports.
- Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP): SNMP is a protocol used to manage and monitor network devices. It allows network administrators to retrieve information about the switch’s performance and configuration, as well as receive alerts when specific events occur.
- Command-Line Interface (CLI): The switch’s CLI provides a way for administrators to configure and manage the device directly from a command prompt. It allows them to perform tasks such as creating VLANs, configuring routing protocols, and monitoring the switch’s performance.
- Syslog: Syslog is a protocol used for logging system messages generated by network devices. It allows administrators to monitor the switch’s activity and diagnose issues that may arise.
Network Performance and Throughput
The N9K-C9396PX-B18Q Cisco Nexus 9396PX is a high-performance 48-port managed switch that offers excellent network performance and throughput. This switch is designed to provide a high level of flexibility and scalability, making it an ideal choice for enterprise-level networks.
The network performance of the N9K-C9396PX-B18Q switch is exceptional, thanks to its advanced features such as the Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI). This technology allows the switch to provide a high level of automation, security, and flexibility, making it easy to manage complex networks.
In terms of throughput, the N9K-C9396PX-B18Q switch is capable of delivering up to 1.44 Tbps of total switching capacity, which is more than sufficient to handle the most demanding applications and workloads. It also features advanced Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities, which enable it to prioritize traffic based on different criteria, ensuring that critical data always gets through first.
The N9K-C9396PX-B18Q switch also supports a wide range of networking protocols, including IPv4, IPv6, BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP, among others. This makes it easy to integrate into existing networks, and it can also be used to create new networks from scratch.
General Information:
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number N9K-C9396PX-B18Q
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 9300
- Product Model 9396PX
- Product Name 2 Nexus 9396PX with 8 QSFP-40G-SR-BD
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Token Ring Port No
- LRE Port No
- Bypass No
- Management Port Yes
- USB Yes
- Stack Port No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 12 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Media & Performance
- Ethernet Technology 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 10GBase-X
- Network Technology 40GBase-X
I/O Expansions
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 60
- Expansion Slot Type QSFP
- Expansion Slot Type SFP+
- Shared SFP Slot No
- Number of SFP+ Slots 48
Network & Communication
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
- Management-
- VLAN
- DHCP
- QoS
- Syslog
- SNMP v1,2,3
- MIB
- Telnet
- CLI
- RMON
Power Description
- PoE (RJ-45) Port No
- Input Voltage 120 V AC
- Input Voltage 230 V AC
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes