Key Features:
- 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.
- Port Configuration:
- 16 x 10G ports, designed for high-speed data transfer.
- Supports SFP+ and other compatible modules for flexibility in network design.
- Enterprise-Grade Security:
- Integrated with Cisco TrustSec for role-based segmentation and security.
- Advanced threat detection and mitigation features.
- 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.
- High Availability:
- Redundant power supply options.
- Hot-swappable components for increased uptime.
- Advanced Routing Features:
- Support for IPv4 and IPv6 routing, MPLS, and other enterprise routing protocols.
- Rich telemetry and analytics capabilities.
- 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:
- Enterprise Core Networks:
- Centralized aggregation of traffic from access switches.
- High-Density Campus Deployments:
- Handling high-speed 10G connectivity.
- 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.