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... (950W to 8700W). Highest Port Densities: Up to OC-192, FE, GBE and 10 GBE; Non-Stop Communications: Sub-200 ms link recovery, Cisco IOS Software Modularity, In-Service Software Upgrades. WAN Aggregation: Extensive choice of services for highly scalable campus core deployments. These and other features on the Nexus 7000 establish the...
... (950W to 8700W). Highest Port Densities: Up to OC-192, FE, GBE and 10 GBE; Non-Stop Communications: Sub-200 ms link recovery, Cisco IOS Software Modularity, In-Service Software Upgrades. WAN Aggregation: Extensive choice of services for highly scalable campus core deployments. These and other features on the Nexus 7000 establish the...
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...high density POE and POE+, embedded security with Cisco TrustSec and enable maximum uptime for voice, video and critical applications with In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), non-stop Forwarding, and In-service software upgrades. access control lists for maximum flexibility. Flexible...Intelligent Switching for Borderless Networks. Simplified Operations: Minimize network operational time with Cisco TrustSec and 802.1x, H/W-based Control Plane Policing (CoPP); The Catalyst 4500-E Series is Cisco's lead access and collapsed access/aggregation platform for the Integrated Network Modular ...
...high density POE and POE+, embedded security with Cisco TrustSec and enable maximum uptime for voice, video and critical applications with In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU), non-stop Forwarding, and In-service software upgrades. access control lists for maximum flexibility. Flexible...Intelligent Switching for Borderless Networks. Simplified Operations: Minimize network operational time with Cisco TrustSec and 802.1x, H/W-based Control Plane Policing (CoPP); The Catalyst 4500-E Series is Cisco's lead access and collapsed access/aggregation platform for the Integrated Network Modular ...
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...), integrated with the Nexus 1000V Switch provides trusted multitenant access with granular zone-based security policies for virtual machines. Introduction Series Overview (continued) Virtual Switches Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switches are virtual software switches that ensure secure network connectivity for all L4-7 policies associated with individual virtual machines.
...), integrated with the Nexus 1000V Switch provides trusted multitenant access with granular zone-based security policies for virtual machines. Introduction Series Overview (continued) Virtual Switches Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Cisco Nexus 1000V Series Switches are virtual software switches that ensure secure network connectivity for all L4-7 policies associated with individual virtual machines.
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Introduction Cisco Campus Feature Comparison (continued) Modular Switches Model/Series Availability and Resiliency Switch Redundancy Virtual Switching System (VSS) Virtual Port Channel (vPC) Software Modularity Non-stop Forwarding/Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO) NSF-aware Redundant Power Supplies Redundant Fans Redundant Fan Trays Redundant Supervisors Generic Online Diagnostics (GOLD) Basic ...
Introduction Cisco Campus Feature Comparison (continued) Modular Switches Model/Series Availability and Resiliency Switch Redundancy Virtual Switching System (VSS) Virtual Port Channel (vPC) Software Modularity Non-stop Forwarding/Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO) NSF-aware Redundant Power Supplies Redundant Fans Redundant Fan Trays Redundant Supervisors Generic Online Diagnostics (GOLD) Basic ...
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...Manageability Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Interface 10/100/1000 Cisco Network Assistant (CNA) Auto Smartports Smart Install 26 Nexus 7000 • • • 32,000 DCNM) ... • • • • • • 1000 • • • • • • • 1000 • • In Software • In Software In Software • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
...Manageability Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) Interface 10/100/1000 Cisco Network Assistant (CNA) Auto Smartports Smart Install 26 Nexus 7000 • • • 32,000 DCNM) ... • • • • • • 1000 • • • • • • • 1000 • • In Software • In Software In Software • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
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...Cisco Campus Feature Comparison (continued) Modular Switches Model/Series Nexus 7000 NetFlow (continued) Flexible NetFlow • Flexible NetFlow for L2 Ports • Flexible NetFlow with Embedded Event Manager Integration Flexible NetFlow with TCP Flags as Non-key Fields • Flexible NetFlow for IPv4 • Flexible NetFlow for IPv6 • Software... Modularity Subsystem In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) • Fault Containment • Memory Protection • Process ...
...Cisco Campus Feature Comparison (continued) Modular Switches Model/Series Nexus 7000 NetFlow (continued) Flexible NetFlow • Flexible NetFlow for L2 Ports • Flexible NetFlow with Embedded Event Manager Integration Flexible NetFlow with TCP Flags as Non-key Fields • Flexible NetFlow for IPv4 • Flexible NetFlow for IPv6 • Software... Modularity Subsystem In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) • Fault Containment • Memory Protection • Process ...
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Introduction Cisco Campus Family Feature Comparison (continued) Fixed-Configuration Switches Model/Series Availability and Resiliency Switch Redundancy IOS Software Modularity Non-stop Forwarding/Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO) NSF-aware Redundant Power Supplies Redundant Fans Redundant Fan Trays Redundant Supervisors Generic Online Diagnostics (GOLD) Basic ...
Introduction Cisco Campus Family Feature Comparison (continued) Fixed-Configuration Switches Model/Series Availability and Resiliency Switch Redundancy IOS Software Modularity Non-stop Forwarding/Stateful Switchover (NSF/SSO) NSF-aware Redundant Power Supplies Redundant Fans Redundant Fan Trays Redundant Supervisors Generic Online Diagnostics (GOLD) Basic ...
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Introduction Cisco Campus Family Feature Comparison (continued) Fixed-Configuration Switches Model/Series Catalyst 3560-X Software Modularity Subsystem In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) Fault Containment Memory Protection Process Restartability Application, Security, and Management Modules...802.3af-15W on 24 Ports in a Modular/ Fixed Switch • 802.3af Modular PoE Daughter Card Subsystem In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) Fast Link Failure Detection (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection) Redundant Supervisors with Stateful Switchover Redundant Power Supply • Redundant ...
Introduction Cisco Campus Family Feature Comparison (continued) Fixed-Configuration Switches Model/Series Catalyst 3560-X Software Modularity Subsystem In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) Fault Containment Memory Protection Process Restartability Application, Security, and Management Modules...802.3af-15W on 24 Ports in a Modular/ Fixed Switch • 802.3af Modular PoE Daughter Card Subsystem In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) Fast Link Failure Detection (Bidirectional Forwarding Detection) Redundant Supervisors with Stateful Switchover Redundant Power Supply • Redundant ...
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Introduction Cisco Data Center Switching Solutions (continued) Modular Switches Model/Series Multicast (continued) PIM Sparse Source Specific Multicast (SSM) SSM Mapping PIM Dense PIM Sparse/Dense H/W-based ...-Configuration Switches Nexus 5000 Series • • • Nexus 3000 Series • • • Catalyst 4948E/4900M • 2000 Up to 4000 28,000 In Software • • • • • • • • • 57
Introduction Cisco Data Center Switching Solutions (continued) Modular Switches Model/Series Multicast (continued) PIM Sparse Source Specific Multicast (SSM) SSM Mapping PIM Dense PIM Sparse/Dense H/W-based ...-Configuration Switches Nexus 5000 Series • • • Nexus 3000 Series • • • Catalyst 4948E/4900M • 2000 Up to 4000 28,000 In Software • • • • • • • • • 57
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Introduction Cisco Data Center Switching Solutions (continued) Modular Switches Model/Series Locator-ID Separation Protocol (LISP) LISP VM-Mobility LISP Map Server/Resolver LISP xTR and PxTR ... Switch FCoE on FEX Ports FabricPath Layer 2 - 16 Way ECMP Conversational MAC Address Learning Multiple Topology Support for Multicast vPC+ Availability and Resiliency In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) ISSU Support (Minimal Packet Loss) Hitless ISSU (Zero Packet Loss) for Layer 2 Protocols Hitless ISSU (Zero Packet Loss) for Layer 3 Protocols Hitless ISSU...
Introduction Cisco Data Center Switching Solutions (continued) Modular Switches Model/Series Locator-ID Separation Protocol (LISP) LISP VM-Mobility LISP Map Server/Resolver LISP xTR and PxTR ... Switch FCoE on FEX Ports FabricPath Layer 2 - 16 Way ECMP Conversational MAC Address Learning Multiple Topology Support for Multicast vPC+ Availability and Resiliency In-Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) ISSU Support (Minimal Packet Loss) Hitless ISSU (Zero Packet Loss) for Layer 2 Protocols Hitless ISSU (Zero Packet Loss) for Layer 3 Protocols Hitless ISSU...
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Introduction Cisco Data Center Switching Solutions (continued) Modular Switches Model/Series Power Supply Failure Redundancy Power Circuit Failure Redundancy Redundant Fan Trays Redundant Supervisors ... (MISTP) MSTP (802.1s) STP Root Guard BPDU Guard Loop Guard Bridge Assurance Dispute Mechanism Flexlink Link State Tracking IP Event Dampening Software Modularity Subsystem in Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) Software Modularity Granular Feature Modularity Conditional Services Fault Containment Memory Protection Process Restartability Nexus 7000 Series • • • • •...
Introduction Cisco Data Center Switching Solutions (continued) Modular Switches Model/Series Power Supply Failure Redundancy Power Circuit Failure Redundancy Redundant Fan Trays Redundant Supervisors ... (MISTP) MSTP (802.1s) STP Root Guard BPDU Guard Loop Guard Bridge Assurance Dispute Mechanism Flexlink Link State Tracking IP Event Dampening Software Modularity Subsystem in Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) Software Modularity Granular Feature Modularity Conditional Services Fault Containment Memory Protection Process Restartability Nexus 7000 Series • • • • •...
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... switches are rare or nonexistent. This approach not only protects a majority of the switch. Notes 84 Cisco Modular Switches The Nexus 7000 and Cisco Catalyst 6500 and Catalyst 4500 Series modular switches provide customers with an intelligent platform for all places in ...system availability is assumed and maintenance downtime windows are optimized for disruptive fork-lift upgrades. 85 Critical redundant hardware and software features deliver the highest resiliency for deploying numerous, concurrent intelligent services without degrading the overall performance of the initial ...
... switches are rare or nonexistent. This approach not only protects a majority of the switch. Notes 84 Cisco Modular Switches The Nexus 7000 and Cisco Catalyst 6500 and Catalyst 4500 Series modular switches provide customers with an intelligent platform for all places in ...system availability is assumed and maintenance downtime windows are optimized for disruptive fork-lift upgrades. 85 Critical redundant hardware and software features deliver the highest resiliency for deploying numerous, concurrent intelligent services without degrading the overall performance of the initial ...
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...decoding with an embedded control plane packet analyzer • Upgradeable architecture -Fully decoupled control plane and data plane with no software forwarding via the supervisor -Distributed forwarding architecture, allowing independent upgrades of the supervisor and fabric • Superior operational efficiency -...run in non-XL or XL without requiring a hardware change or upgrade • Powerful security capabilities through hardware integrated support for Cisco TrustSec Nexus 7000 Series 32-port 1 and 10 Gigabit F-Series Ethernet Module • Powered by the F1 Forwarding Engine, ...
...decoding with an embedded control plane packet analyzer • Upgradeable architecture -Fully decoupled control plane and data plane with no software forwarding via the supervisor -Distributed forwarding architecture, allowing independent upgrades of the supervisor and fabric • Superior operational efficiency -...run in non-XL or XL without requiring a hardware change or upgrade • Powerful security capabilities through hardware integrated support for Cisco TrustSec Nexus 7000 Series 32-port 1 and 10 Gigabit F-Series Ethernet Module • Powered by the F1 Forwarding Engine, ...
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...networks across geographically distributed data centers over any network enabling Layer 2 adjacencies for distributed clustering and transparent workload mobility. • Cisco FabricPath-enables a highly scalable, high-bandwidth (up to 100+ Tbps fabric) and resilient Layer 2 multipath network without a ... increasing routing scalability and enabling scalable virtualization, multi-tenancy, cloud enablement, and IPv6 transition. • In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)-Industry's only truly hitless ISSU, eliminating maintenance network outages. • Virtual Port Channel (vPC)-Enables...
...networks across geographically distributed data centers over any network enabling Layer 2 adjacencies for distributed clustering and transparent workload mobility. • Cisco FabricPath-enables a highly scalable, high-bandwidth (up to 100+ Tbps fabric) and resilient Layer 2 multipath network without a ... increasing routing scalability and enabling scalable virtualization, multi-tenancy, cloud enablement, and IPv6 transition. • In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU)-Industry's only truly hitless ISSU, eliminating maintenance network outages. • Virtual Port Channel (vPC)-Enables...
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... Scalable Feature License N7KS1K9-401A1.1 Cisco NX-OS Release 4.0 Software for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor 1 N7KS1K9-41 Cisco NX-OS Release 4.1 Software for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor 1 N7KS1K9-42 Cisco NX-OS Release 4.2 Software for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor 1 N7KS1K9-50 Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0 Software for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor 1 N7KS1NPEK9-50 Cisco NX-OS 5.0 no Payload Encryption...
... Scalable Feature License N7KS1K9-401A1.1 Cisco NX-OS Release 4.0 Software for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor 1 N7KS1K9-41 Cisco NX-OS Release 4.1 Software for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor 1 N7KS1K9-42 Cisco NX-OS Release 4.2 Software for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor 1 N7KS1K9-50 Cisco NX-OS Release 5.0 Software for the Cisco Nexus 7000 Supervisor 1 N7KS1NPEK9-50 Cisco NX-OS 5.0 no Payload Encryption...
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... as integrated wireless, firewalling, intrusion detection, application control, SSL termination, and network analysis services. With a choice of 3-, 4-, 6-, 9-, and 13-slot chassis, the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series scales to be the industry's most innovative switching platform, delivering the highest levels of application intelligence, unified network services, integrated security, non...campus distribution, core, data center, Internet access and WAN service aggregation, environments, and enables maximum operational efficiency and investment protection through hardware and software consistency.
... as integrated wireless, firewalling, intrusion detection, application control, SSL termination, and network analysis services. With a choice of 3-, 4-, 6-, 9-, and 13-slot chassis, the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series scales to be the industry's most innovative switching platform, delivering the highest levels of application intelligence, unified network services, integrated security, non...campus distribution, core, data center, Internet access and WAN service aggregation, environments, and enables maximum operational efficiency and investment protection through hardware and software consistency.
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...enabler of power scalability (up to 260 ports of Etherchannel. Once a VSS 1440 is the Virtual Switching Supervisor 720-10G. Cisco IOS Software Modularity3 The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series with this supervisor engine can be pooled together into the Catalyst 6500 Series platform. The enhanced 6- Continuing ... Sup32-10 GBE Bundles: Top Sellers WS-C6503E-S32-10GE 6503E Chassis, WS-SUP32-10GE-3B, Fan Tray (Requires Power Supply) WS-C6504E-S32-10GE 6504E Chassis, WS-SUP32-10GE-3B, Fan Tray (Requires Power Supply) WS-C6506E-S32-10GE 6506E Chassis, WS-SUP32-10GE-3B, Fan Tray (Requires...
...enabler of power scalability (up to 260 ports of Etherchannel. Once a VSS 1440 is the Virtual Switching Supervisor 720-10G. Cisco IOS Software Modularity3 The Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series with this supervisor engine can be pooled together into the Catalyst 6500 Series platform. The enhanced 6- Continuing ... Sup32-10 GBE Bundles: Top Sellers WS-C6503E-S32-10GE 6503E Chassis, WS-SUP32-10GE-3B, Fan Tray (Requires Power Supply) WS-C6504E-S32-10GE 6504E Chassis, WS-SUP32-10GE-3B, Fan Tray (Requires Power Supply) WS-C6506E-S32-10GE 6506E Chassis, WS-SUP32-10GE-3B, Fan Tray (Requires...
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... integrated resiliency in both hardware and software minimizing costly downtime for both planned and unplanned network outages helping maximizing workforce productivity. The Catalyst 4500 Series switches also support 1 GE and 10 GE fiber line cards for Enterprise access layer and price-performance campus aggregation. Notes 116 Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series The leading...
... integrated resiliency in both hardware and software minimizing costly downtime for both planned and unplanned network outages helping maximizing workforce productivity. The Catalyst 4500 Series switches also support 1 GE and 10 GE fiber line cards for Enterprise access layer and price-performance campus aggregation. Notes 116 Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series The leading...
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...as you grow licensing model. • Limited Lifetime Warranty with free software update policy on LAN Base and IP Base. • Full set of Cisco and partner support options. 119 Modular Switches: Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Features Supervisor 7-E • Highest performance Layer 2/3/4 ...port. Infrastructure Services • Maximum resiliency with redundant components, non-stop Forwarding/Stateful Switchover (NSF/ SSO) and In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) support. • Network virtualization through Multi-VRF technology for the next generation workspace with non-blocking 48-...
...as you grow licensing model. • Limited Lifetime Warranty with free software update policy on LAN Base and IP Base. • Full set of Cisco and partner support options. 119 Modular Switches: Cisco Catalyst 4500 Series Features Supervisor 7-E • Highest performance Layer 2/3/4 ...port. Infrastructure Services • Maximum resiliency with redundant components, non-stop Forwarding/Stateful Switchover (NSF/ SSO) and In Service Software Upgrade (ISSU) support. • Network virtualization through Multi-VRF technology for the next generation workspace with non-blocking 48-...
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...switches to stackable models as well as for a seamless migration towards convergence, virtualization and cloud computing solutions. Notes 132 Cisco Fixed-Configuration Switches The Cisco fixed configuration portfolio of switches includes the industry's widest and most versatile selection of fixed-configuration switches, making it ...the ideal platform for the Data Center network. Yet unlike point solutions, these switches share the feature-rich functionality of Cisco IOS and NX-OS software, providing a firm foundation for converged data, voice, and video services as well as top-of-rack or end...
...switches to stackable models as well as for a seamless migration towards convergence, virtualization and cloud computing solutions. Notes 132 Cisco Fixed-Configuration Switches The Cisco fixed configuration portfolio of switches includes the industry's widest and most versatile selection of fixed-configuration switches, making it ...the ideal platform for the Data Center network. Yet unlike point solutions, these switches share the feature-rich functionality of Cisco IOS and NX-OS software, providing a firm foundation for converged data, voice, and video services as well as top-of-rack or end...