CISCO N9K-X97160YC-EX

The Cisco N9K-X97160YC-EX is a high-density line card designed for the Cisco Nexus 9500 platform switches. It’s built for demanding data center environments and offers a combination of high-speed ports and advanced features. Here’s a detailed look at its capabilities:  

Key Features:

• Port Density: This line card provides a combination of high-speed ports:
  • 48 ports of 10/25 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+  
  • 4 ports of 40/100 Gigabit Ethernet QSFP28  
• High Performance: It’s designed for high-bandwidth applications and offers substantial throughput to handle demanding workloads.  
• Cloud Scale ASICs: The line card utilizes Cisco’s Cloud Scale ASICs, which provide not only basic L2/L3 networking but also advanced features like:
  • Policy-based fabric architectures (ACI or VXLAN)
  • Efficient buffering
  • Integrated security
  • Real-time telemetry
• Scalability: As part of the Nexus 9500 platform, it contributes to building highly scalable data center networks.  
• Flexibility: The combination of 10/25GbE and 40/100GbE ports allows for flexible network configurations to meet various connectivity needs.
• Hot-swappable: Like other Nexus 9500 line cards, it’s hot-swappable for easy maintenance and upgrades without disrupting the network.  

Benefits:

• High Bandwidth: Ideal for applications requiring massive data transfer, such as big data analytics, cloud computing, and high-performance computing.  
• Scalability: Supports the growth of your data center network with its high port density and integration with the Nexus 9500 platform.  
• Advanced Features: Benefits from the advanced features offered by Cisco’s Cloud Scale ASICs, enhancing network performance, security, and manageability.  
• Flexibility: Offers a versatile mix of port speeds to accommodate different types of network connections.
• Reliability: Designed for the demanding environment of a data center, ensuring high availability and reliability.T