Switch Cisco Nexus 9332PQ (2024)

FAQs

What is the Cisco Nexus switch used for? ›

Leveraging the Cisco Unified Fabric, which unifies storage, data and networking (Ethernet/IP) services, the Nexus Switches create an open, programmable network foundation built to support a virtualized data center environment.

In conclusion, the fundamental distinction between a Cisco Catalyst switch and a Cisco Nexus switch is that Catalyst switches run IOS while Nexus switches use NX-OS. For generating Ether channels, Catalyst switches support both LACP and PAGP, but Nexus switches only support LACP.

You can connect to the switch using a terminal plugged into the console port. You can also connect to the switch with Telnet or SSH. The switch supports up to eight simultaneous Telnet and SSH connections. To connect with Telnet or SSH, you need to know the hostname or IP address of the switch.

Nexus 6000 series

The Cisco Nexus 6000 range contains two models, the 6001 model and the 6004 model. They can be used as layer2 and layer3 switches and can aggregate traffic from the Fabric Extenders (FEX) for different blade-server systems.

High Performance and Scalability: Cisco Nexus switches are built to handle high data throughput, making them ideal for large-scale data centers.

Cisco Nexus routers are a series of high-performance, modular switches designed for data center environments. These routers provide a scalable and flexible solution for handling the demanding requirements of modern data centers, including high bandwidth, low latency, and high availability.

While switches allow different devices on a network to communicate, routers allow different networks to communicate. A router is a networking device that routes data packets between computer networks. A router can connect networked computers to the Internet, so multiple users can share a connection.

High Quality and Reliability

The company invests heavily in research and development to ensure that their devices meet the rigorous demands of modern networks. One of the main reasons behind the higher cost of Cisco devices is the use of high-quality components.

How do I connect my Cisco switch to my computer? ›

The default credentials for Cisco Nexus devices typically include a username of "admin" and a password of "admin" or "Cisco". However, it is highly recommended to change these default credentials to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access to the devices.

A layer 3 switch is both a switch and a router: it can be regarded as a router with multiple Ethernet ports and with switching function. Layer 3 switch enables packets switching by inspecting both their IP addresses and their MAC addresses.

Nexus is for organizations to use when multiple Scrum Teams are working on one product as it allows the teams to unify as one larger unit, a Nexus. As an “exoskeleton,” a Nexus protects and strengthens the teams by creating connections between them and by maintaining bottom-up intelligence.

They connect multiple devices, such as computers, wireless access points, printers, and servers; on the same network within a building or campus.

Cisco Nexus Cloud delivers connectivity, security, and network intelligence—all managed from a single cloud-hosted platform. Rapidly scale your network and reap the benefits of our agile, hassle-free platform that can automate and operate your infrastructure with ease.

Fabric Modules are like backplane of nexus Switches, when all the Line cards, Supervisor are inserted to nexus Chassis, then all line cards and supervisor modules are connected to each other via fabric Module. Traffic between Ingress and egress line card must pass through Fabric modules.