Description
Deployment and Configuration Options
The N9K-C93108TC-EXB Cisco Nexus switch can be deployed in a variety of ways, depending on the specific requirements of your data center environment. Some deployment and configuration options include:
- Standalone deployment: The switch can be deployed as a standalone device, where it is connected to other network devices such as routers and servers. This is a common deployment option for small to medium-sized data centers.
- Virtual Port Channel (vPC) deployment: The switch can be configured as part of a vPC domain, which allows for link aggregation across multiple switches. This is useful for increasing bandwidth and providing redundancy.
- Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) deployment: The switch can be integrated into a Cisco ACI fabric, which is a software-defined networking (SDN) solution that allows for automated and programmatic management of the data center network.
- Data Center Interconnect (DCI) deployment: The switch can be used to connect multiple data centers together, using technologies such as MPLS or VXLAN to create a secure and high-performance interconnect.
- Cloud deployment: The switch can be integrated into a cloud environment, such as a Cisco Cloud ACI, allowing for easy management and automation of cloud infrastructure.
In terms of configuration options, the N9K-C93108TC-EXB can be configured using the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS software. This software provides a wide range of options for configuring the switch, including:
- VLANs
- Quality of Service (QoS)
- Access control lists (ACLs)
- Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
- IPv6 support
- Security features (such as control plane policing and secure shell (SSH) access)
It can also be configured using APIs, which allows for programmatic management and automation of the switch, this is useful for large-scale data center environments.
Key Features and Benefits
The N9K-C93108TC-EXB is a Cisco Nexus 93108TC-EX switch that is designed for use in high-density data center environments. It is a 1RU (1 rack unit) switch that can be rack-mounted. Some key features and benefits of this switch include:
- 48 10/25/40/50/100 GbE ports: This switch supports a wide range of Ethernet speeds, making it suitable for use in a variety of data center environments.
- Layer 3 functionality: The N9K-C93108TC-EXB supports advanced routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP, allowing it to be used as a core or distribution switch in the data center.
- High-density switching: The switch supports up to 48 ports of 10/25/40/50/100 GbE in a 1RU form factor, which allows for high-density switching in data center environments.
- High availability: The switch includes features such as redundant power supplies and fans, as well as hitless in-service software upgrades, to help ensure high availability.
- Energy efficiency: The switch includes features such as energy-efficient Ethernet (EEE) and low-power idle mode to help reduce power consumption and operating costs.
- Easy management: The switch can be managed using the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS software, which provides a simple and intuitive interface for configuring and monitoring the switch.
Security and Management Options
The N9K-C93108TC-EXB Cisco Nexus switch offers a range of security and management options to help protect your data center network and simplify the management of the switch. Some of these options include:
- Control plane policing (CoPP): CoPP is a security feature that allows you to set limits on the amount of traffic that can be sent to the switch’s control plane, helping to protect it from denial of service (DoS) attacks.
- Secure shell (SSH) access: SSH is a secure protocol that can be used to remotely access and manage the switch. It encrypts all communications between the switch and the management device, helping to prevent eavesdropping and tampering.
- Role-based access control (RBAC): The switch supports RBAC, which allows you to assign different roles and permissions to different users or groups of users. This can help to ensure that only authorized users can access and make changes to the switch.
- Secure boot: The switch supports secure boot, which verifies that the switch is running only authorized software at startup. This helps to prevent malicious software from being loaded onto the switch.
- Auditing and logging: The switch can generate detailed logs of all switch activities, which can be used for auditing and troubleshooting purposes.
- Network segmentation: The switch supports VLANs and quality of service (QoS) to segment the network and prioritize the traffic.
- Firewall capabilities: the switch support Access control list (ACLs) that can be used to filter traffic based on different parameters such as IP address and port number.
In terms of management options, the switch can be managed using the Cisco Nexus 9000 Series NX-OS software, which provides a simple and intuitive interface for configuring and monitoring the switch. It also supports APIs, which allows for programmatic management and automation of the switch. The switch can also be managed using Cisco DNA Center, it is a software-defined network management platform that provides end-to-end visibility and automation across the entire network.
General Information:
- Manufacturer Cisco Systems, Inc
- Manufacturer Part Number N9K-C93108TCEXB18Q
- Brand Name Cisco
- Product Line Nexus
- Product Series 9300
- Product Model 93108TC-EX
- Product Name Nexus 93108TC-EX Switch
- Product Type Layer 3 Switch
Interfaces/Ports
- Total Number of Network Ports 48
- Uplink Port No
- Modular Yes
- Stack Port No
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 48 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet Network
- Port/Expansion Slot Details 6 x 40 Gigabit Ethernet Expansion Slot
Performance:
- Media Type Supported Optical Fiber
- Media Type Supported Twisted Pair
- Ethernet Technology 10 Gigabit Ethernet
- Ethernet Technology 40 Gigabit Ethernet
- Network Technology 40GBase-X
- Network Technology 10GBase-T
I/O Expansions:
- Number of Total Expansion Slots 6
- Expansion Slot Type QSFP+
- Shared SFP Slot No
Network & Communication:
- Layer Supported 3
Management & Protocols
- Manageable Yes
Power Description:
- Power Source Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported Yes
