Description

Key Features:

  1. High-Performance Switching:
    • Supports Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with advanced features for enterprise networks.
    • Optimized for secure, high-density aggregation in core deployments.
  2. Port Configuration:
    • 16 x 10G ports, designed for high-speed data transfer.
    • Supports SFP+ and other compatible modules for flexibility in network design.
  3. Enterprise-Grade Security:
    • Integrated with Cisco TrustSec for role-based segmentation and security.
    • Advanced threat detection and mitigation features.
  4. Programmability:
    • Powered by Cisco IOS XE, enabling automation and programmability through APIs, YANG models, and more.
    • Supports Software-Defined Access (SD-Access) for simplified management.
  5. High Availability:
    • Redundant power supply options.
    • Hot-swappable components for increased uptime.
  6. Advanced Routing Features:
    • Support for IPv4 and IPv6 routing, MPLS, and other enterprise routing protocols.
    • Rich telemetry and analytics capabilities.
  7. Scalability:
    • Modular uplinks and stacking support allow the switch to grow with the network’s demands.

Technical Specifications:

  • Performance:
    • Forwarding bandwidth: 480 Gbps
    • Switching capacity: 960 Gbps
    • Packet throughput: Up to 720 Mpps
  • Memory:
    • DRAM: 16 GB
    • Flash memory: 16 GB
  • Power:
    • Redundant and efficient power supplies.
    • Power consumption varies based on the configuration.
  • Dimensions:
    • Standard rack-mountable unit.
  • Software:
    • Comes with the Network Essentials license, upgradeable to Network Advantage for additional features.

Use Cases:

  1. Enterprise Core Networks:
    • Centralized aggregation of traffic from access switches.
  2. High-Density Campus Deployments:
    • Handling high-speed 10G connectivity.
  3. Advanced Security Applications:
    • Role-based network access and segmentation.

If you’re planning to deploy this switch in your network, ensure compatibility with your existing infrastructure and consider scalability requirements for future growth.