Cisco N3K-C3408-S Nexus 3408-S switch with 32 ports of QSFP-DD

Features

• High-density, compact form factor: 1RU design with 32 ports of 400G QSFP-DD.
• Advanced networking capabilities: Supports essential features like VXLAN, EVPN, segment routing, and PTP.
• High performance: Provides wire-rate and extremely low latency for data center environments.
• Scalable and flexible: Capable of evolving from 10/25/40/50/100 GB Ethernet to 400 GB Ethernet.
• Enhanced visibility and telemetry: Integrated support for Cisco Nexus Dashboard, Nexus Insights, and Intersight.
• Automation and programmability: Native support for Ansible, Puppet, Chef, and Cisco NX-OS software APIs.
• Resilient and secure: Includes features such as VRF, ACL, MACsec, and Control Plane Policing (CoPP).
• Energy-efficient design: Designed to lower power consumption per gigabit of throughput.

Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: 1RU
• Switching Capacity: Up to 25.6 Tbps
• Ports: 32 x 400G QSFP-DD
• Port Speed: 10/25/40/50/100/200/400 Gbps Ethernet
• Latency: Ultra-low, typically below 1 microsecond
• Forwarding Rate: Up to 10 Bpps
• Power Supply: Dual, hot-swappable power supplies
• Fans: Hot-swappable, redundant fans
• Dimensions: 1.72 x 17.3 x 22.7 inches (4.4 x 44 x 57.7 cm)
• Weight: Approximately 26.9 lb (12.2 kg)
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
• Storage Temperature: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

Frequent Ask Questions

• What are the main features of the Cisco N3K-C3408-S Nexus 3408-S switch?

The Cisco N3K-C3408-S Nexus 3408-S switch features 32 ports of QSFP-DD, a compact 4RU form factor, ultra-low latency, high scalability, and support for advanced telemetry and visibility. It is specifically designed for data center deployments, providing high performance and flexibility.

• What types of ports does the Cisco Nexus 3408-S switch support?

The Cisco Nexus 3408-S switch supports 32 ports of QSFP-DD, which can be configured for 400G, 100G, 50G, 40G, and 10G speeds, providing flexibility for different network requirements.

• What is the form factor of the Cisco Nexus 3408-S switch?

The Cisco Nexus 3408-S switch comes in a 4RU (Rack Units) form factor, making it compact for high-density data center environments.

• What is the typical use case for the Cisco Nexus 3408-S switch?

The typical use cases for the Cisco Nexus 3408-S switch include high-performance computing, cloud-scale data centers, telecommunications, and other environments that require high bandwidth, low latency, and scalable networking solutions.

• Does the Cisco Nexus 3408-S support advanced telemetry?

Yes, the Cisco Nexus 3408-S switch supports advanced telemetry and visibility features, which help in monitoring and diagnosing network performance issues in real-time.

• What are the power requirements for the Cisco Nexus 3408-S switch?

The Cisco Nexus 3408-S switch operates with typical power supplies in a data center environment and supports dual AC or DC power supplies for redundancy and higher availability.

• How does the Cisco Nexus 3408-S switch handle cooling?

The Cisco Nexus 3408-S switch is designed with front-to-back airflow and has multiple cooling fans to ensure efficient cooling in high-density data center deployments.

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