Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches
The Cisco Nexus 3000 Series Switches are high-density, ultra-low-latency Ethernet switches designed to provide performance and efficiency for data center deployments. Built for environments requiring rapid processing, such as high-frequency trading (HFT) and big data analysis, the Nexus 3000 series ensures that your business stays ahead of the curve.
Running on the robust Cisco NX-OS operating system, these switches deliver exceptional Layer 2 and Layer 3 functionality. The series supports a seamless transition from 10GbE to 40GbE, handling up to 950 million packets per second. With a focus on investment protection, the Nexus 3000 series features a compact 1RU form factor, high-efficiency power supplies (up to 91%), and a flexible airflow design (front-to-back or back-to-front), making it a versatile backbone for any modern IT infrastructure.
Key Specifications:
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Performance: Up to 950 Mpps forwarding rate and low-latency architecture.
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Capacity: Support for 128,000 MAC addresses and 4,096 VLANs.
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High Availability: Dual redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fan trays.
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L3 Routing: 16,000 prefixes and hardware-based routing for OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP.
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Buffer: 9 MB shared buffer for efficient traffic burst management.