New Cisco Nexus 400G Switches-Models

Cisco launched new 400G Ethernet switches.

The new 400G Ethernet switches fall into two camps, two boxes in the Nexus 9000 family aimed at large-enterprise network customers and two in the 3400-S class targeted at high-bandwidth hyperscale users.

These switches pave the way for Terabit Ethernet switching to become a mainstream technology, wrote Thomas Scheiberote, Cisco vice president of product management, Data Center Networking.

Cisco says 400G will let webscale customers, data-center and 5G-mobile operators create more powerful networks more cost-effectively while offering customers with four times the bandwidth and scale of current networks.

The bandwidth and scale needed for 400G is evident, because:

• There will be 20 billion to 30 billion online IoT devices in the world through this decade.
• Users will own more than 25 million 5G-capable devices by 2021 and more than 80 percent of all IP traffic will be bandwidth-hungry, latency-sensitive video content.
• By 2021 hyperscale data centers will grow from 338 in number at the end of 2016 to 628, representing 53 percent of all installed data-center servers by 2021.

Enterprise users may be most interested in the two new Nexus 9300GX boxes, which Cisco says expand its overarching Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) and its intent-based networking data-center designs, which in real time can identify and react to changing network conditions. 

ACI brings with it support for Cisco products such as the Tetration Analytics platform, which collects all manner of telemetry information from Cisco and non-Cisco devices on the network. The system then uses machine learning and behavior analysis to provide network administrators a greater understanding and control of their data-center resources.

New Cisco Nexus 400G Switches-Models

Nexus 3400 Specs

Nexus 3432D-S

§  32-port, 1RU switch

§  400/100/40/10GbE native, breakout to 2×200/50G, 4×100/50G, and 8x50G

§  QSFP-DD optics (backwards compatible with QSFP28 and QSFP+)

Nexus 3408-S

§  4RU chassis with 8 slots to mix and match 400G and 100G ports with line card expansion modules (LEMs)

§  Two LEMs currently available: 16 ports of 100G, and 4 ports of 400G

Nexus 9000 Specs

Nexus 9316D-GX

§  1RU spine switch

§  16 400G ports

Nexus 93600CD-GX

§  1RU leaf switch

§  28 100G ports and 8 400G ports

More Data Sheets of New Nexus 400G Switches:

• Nexus 9316D-GX data sheet
• Nexus 93600CD-GX data sheet
• Nexus 3432D-S data sheet
• Nexus 3408-S data sheet

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HPE Aruba 2930F Switch Series Tech Guide

The Aruba 2930F Switch Series consists of eleven switches: Each switch (aside for the 8 port model) has four SFP or SFP+ uplink ports, while the 8 port model has 2 SFP+ uplink ports. Together with static, RIP and Access OSPF routing, robust security and management, enterprise-class features, free lifetime warranty and free software updates, the 2930F switch series is a cost-effective, scalable solution for customers who are building high-performance networks.

These switches can be deployed at the enterprise edge and remote branch offices.

Key Benefits

• High-performance Gigabit Ethernet access switch

• Four 10GbE (SFP+) ports Or four 1GbE (SFP) ports on 24/48 port models

• Two 10GbE (SFP+) ports on the 8 port model

• Layer 2 and Layer 3 plus static ,RIP and OSPF routing, PoE and PoE+ support

• Lifetime Warranty, sFlow, ACLs and rate limiting

• Support VxLAN

What’s New

• Up to 370W of PoE/PoE+ power (on 24/48 port models)

• Up to 125W of POE/POE+ power (on 8 port model)

• Energy Efficient Ethernet – IEEE802.3az

• Dual personality Micro USB console and RJ-45 console ports

• OpenFlow 1.3 support

Product Positioning

The ARUBA 2930F Switch Series is part of the HP Aruba Networking mobile first architecture.

This switch series is used in HP Aruba Campus for small to midsize enterprise, Aruba 2930F Switch Series is Basic Layer 3 switch series supporting 8, 24 or 48 Ports with and without PoE+, fixed 10GbE SFP+ or fixed 1GbE SFP Uplink ports, static, RIP Routing and Access OSPF routing, ACLs, IPv6 and Energy Efficient Ethernet.

The Aruba 2930F Switch Series is designed for customers creating digital workplaces that are optimized for mobile users with an integrated wired and wireless approach.

These basic Layer 3 access switches are easy to deploy and manage with advanced security and network management tools like Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager, Aruba AirWave Activate and Central for Cloud Management. A powerful Aruba ArubaOS ASIC delivers performance and value with support of the latest SDN apps with future proof programmability for tomorrow’s applications. The 2930F supports 10GbE uplinks, PoE+, robust QoS, RIP and access OSPF routing, and IPv6 with no software licensing required.

The Aruba 2930F Switch Series provides a convenient and cost-effective access switch solution that can be quickly set up with Zero Touch ArubaOSing and built-in 10GbE uplinks. The robust feature set includes a limited lifetime warranty.

Aruba mobile-first architecture

Aruba’s mobile-first Infrastructure is an architectural blueprint for networks that are designed to support mission critical application and usage rather they are running on the wired or wireless infrastructure, it is designed to close the gap between the wired and wireless experience, to deliver high performance and high availability of the wireless network. It enables clients to be completely flexible when it comes to connectivity, they can enjoy the same experience and network privileges rather they connect to a wired port or via the office Wi-Fi.

Figure2. Mobile-first 3-tier campus reference design

Learn more: Aruba 2930F Switch Series-11 Switches Overview

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Aruba 3810 Switch Series Overview

The Aruba 3810 is an advanced Layer 3 switch series with enterprise-class performance and features that’s simple to deploy and manage with Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager, Aruba AirWave and cloud-based Aruba Central.

This high performance switch supports mesh stacking technology, redundant power supplies, high density PoE+, HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit Ethernet, wire speed 10GbE and 40GbE, Tunneled node, OSPF, BGP, and policy-based routing with no software licensing.

ELEVATOR PITCH

The Aruba 3810 Switch Series provides performance and resiliency for enterprises, SMBs, and branch office networks. With HPE Smart Rate multi-gigabit ports for high-speed 802.11ac devices, this advanced Layer 3 switch delivers a better application experience with low latency, virtualization with resilient stacking technology, and line rate 40GbE for plenty of back haul capacity.

Full PoE+ provisioning is available on 48-ports. Dual, redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and innovative backplane stacking technology delivers resiliency and scalability in a convenient 1U form factor. Advanced Layer 2 and 3 feature set with OSPF, IPv6, IPv4 BGP, Tunneled Node, robust QoS and policy-based routing are included with no software licensing. With support for OpenFlow, the Aruba 3810 is ready to take advantage of SDN applications such as HPE Network Visualizer, Optimizer, and Protector Applications. The 3810 is easy to deploy and manage with advanced security and network management tools like Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager and Aruba AirWave. With support from Aruba Central, you can quickly set up remote branch sites with little or no IT support.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The sweet spot for the 3810 Switch Series is wireless aggregation and campus network access for SMBs and midsize enterprises with a mobile workforce. It is a great fit for customers looking to support large numbers of PoE/PoE+ devices in a single, space saving 1U form factor, resiliency and scalability with mesh stacking technology with a robust Layer 3 feature set. Most importantly, it is ideal for customers looking to simplify, optimize and secure their wireless wired network with Aruba AirWave and Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager.

3810 SWITCH SERIES HIGHLIGHTS

• Advanced L2–L4 feature set with OSPF, IPv6, IPv4 BGP, and policy-based routing are included with no software licensing required. Industry standard MACsec provides link level security.

• Enterprise-class resiliency with dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies and backplane mesh stacking technology so network stays on.

• Scalable with mesh stacking technology and line rate 10GbE and 40GbE for wireless traffic aggregation, preventing bottlenecks and providing bandwidth for growth.

• Full PoE+ (30 Watts per port) available on 48 ports for APs, cameras and IoT devices.

• HPE Smart Rate ports support multiple Ethernet speeds (1, 2.5, 5 and 10GbE) on existing cabling for cost-effective and convenient network upgrades with no rip and replace of cabling.

• Simplify and unify deployment and management with advanced security and network management tools like Aruba ClearPass Policy Manager and Aruba AirWave.

• Cloud-based management with Aruba Central support.

• With support for OpenFlow 1.3, the 3810 is optimized for innovative SDN applications like HPE Network Optimizer, HPE Network Protector and HPE Network Visualizer.

• Industry leading warranty includes NBD shipments, 90 days 24x7 phone support and 8x5 phone support for lifetime for original owner.

Learn more: Aruba 3810 Switch Series Ordering Guide

Data Sheet Download: ARUBA 3810 SWITCH SERIES Data Sheet

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Cisco IE 3010 Series Switches-Ordering Guide

Common Product Highlights:

● Compact 1 RU 19-inch rack mountable wall mount switch

● Fixed 24 Fast Ethernet copper or 16 Fast Ethernet SFP + 8 PoE/PoE+ ports

● SD card is shipped with unit as flash memory (required)

● One PSU support up to 6 PoE ports (90W); two PSUs combined for full 8 PoE ports

● Layer 2 LAN Base Cisco IOS image and Layer 3 IP Service image

● Supports Cisco REP

Product Operating Temperature Ranges

● -40°C to +70°C (vented enclosure operating)

● -40°C to +60°C (sealed enclosure operating)

● -34°C to +74°C (fan- or blower-equipped enclosure operating)

Product Dimension (Height x Width x Depth)

● IE-3000-4/8TC 147 mm x 152 mm x 112 mm

● IE-3010-16S-8PC (44.5 mm x 445 mm x 356 mm), 1 RU height

The Figure below shows IE3010 models and overview of the various ports available while Table1 lists the available IE3010 and Power Supply PIDs

Cisco IE 3010 Series Switches Overview

Table1. IE3010 Switches and Power Supplies (Order Separately)

IE-3010-24TC	Rack mount switch 24 10/100B-T, 2GE combo uplinks, no PSU included
IE-3010-16S-8PC	Rack mount switch 16 100SFP, 8 10/100 PoE, 2 GE combo uplinks, no PSU included
PWR-RGD-LOW-DC/IA	Power supply low DC (24/48V), 150 W
PWR-RGD-AC-DC/IA	Power supply High voltage AC-DC (88-300VDC/85-264VAC), 150W

Following are considerations to order 3010 switches:

● Up to 12 PoE ports, no GE downlink requirement - IE-3010-16S-8PC

● SD card is shipped with unit as flash memory (required)

● Two separate Cisco IOS images: LAN Base and IPService.

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Trendy Cisco ISR 800 Series

Fixed-configuration Integrated Services Routers suitable for deployment in small-sized branches, home offices and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) environments. In addition to the routing service, a wide variety of services including switching, wireless security, unified communication, and entry-level WAN optimization can be integrated using a single router unit.

■ Highlights

● Equipped with Cisco IOS Universal Image (Compatible with IP Base/Advanced Security/Advanced IP Services)

● Built-in managed switch

● Built-in IEEE 802.11n/ac-compatible wireless access point with full Airport support (C881W-x-K9)

● Supports 4G LTE wireless WAN

Get the Best Prices for Hot Cisco ISR 880/890 Models

Machine-to-Machine (M2M)

Machine-to-Machine (M2M) is a technology that aggregates the intercommunications between machines without human intervention.

This technology is already used in a wide range of devices such as vending machines, surveillance systems and sensor-equipped measuring instruments; and its adoption is expected to continue at an accelerated pace. The most important elements for network devices offering the M2M technology are compactness, mobility and durability.

In the case of vending machines, for example, the network device needs to be compact to allow installation inside the machines. Mobility is also important as it is cheaper to use the mobile 4G network than installing a wired broadband line for each vending machine. Depending on the installation location, the network device must also have the durability to withstand the high temperatures in summer.

Cisco 819H/G/HG has been developed to address these issues. Both models feature a palm-sized compact chassis and are compatible with 4G LTE 2.0 wireless LAN. Furthermore, Cisco 819H/HG can operate in temperatures between -23 and +60 deg C and in up to 95% humidity and have superior vibration and impact resistance to withstand industrial use. A wide variety of mounting options are supported including DIN rail, floor and wall mounting.

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Use Cases: Cisco’s 25G/100G Technology–Enabling Architectural Transformation

Upgrading the network from 10G to 25G is a straightforward migration option. Hence Cisco offers a gradual migration path with the support of dual-rate optics, where the same 25G optics can operate at both 10G and 25G speeds. With this approach, distribution layer devices can be upgraded to 25G while the access layer still operates at 10G, and the access layer switches can be upgraded over a period of time.

Use case 1: Speed transition with similar cable distances

As access bandwidth increases, campus backbones are transitioning from 10G and 40G speeds to 25G and 100G speeds, and customers are demanding newer optics to support a cabling distance similar to that of existing optics. Cisco’s innovative SFP-10/25G-CSR-S modules support traditional link lengths of up to 300 or 400 m over OM3/OM4 (depending on the fiber quality), now at 25G speeds (Figure 5).

Figure5. Speed transition with similar cable distances

Use case2: Speed migration with dual-rate optics

25G switches and optics provide 2.5 times more bandwidth and are not significantly more expensive than 10G Ethernet solutions. Cisco’s 25G portfolio provides full backward compatibility with 10G with dual-rate optics. These optics will automatically negotiate with the far-end device to the highest speed supported. For example, if the far-end device is capable only of 10 Gbps, the two devices would settle at 10 Gbps speed, meaning that you don’t need to upgrade your infrastructure to 25G right away. Instead you can upgrade the network as part of regular refresh cycles and still have it ready for 25G capabilities (Figure 6).

Figure6. Speed migration with dual-rate optics

Use case3: Speed transition with similar oversubscription ratios

Oversubscription in enterprise campus networks isn’t new. For a long time, the rule of thumb for oversubscription was about 20:1 for access ports and 4:1 for distribution to core. However, these numbers do not really hold up in modern network design. Hence, to retain the recommended oversubscription ratio there is a need to upgrade the uplinks (switch to switch). As natural successors to 10G and 40G technologies, 25G and 100G will help retain the same oversubscription ratios (Figure7).

Figure7. Speed transition with similar oversubscription ratio

Use case4: Access speed transition to 5G

The next generation of Wi-Fi is driving the need for higher speeds, including 2.5G, 5GBASE-T, and 10GBASE-T, in the campus. Most larger enterprise campus networks implement multitier architecture, and these are generally oversubscribed. Network expansions at access or edge have always demanded refreshing the campus core switching capacity. IT needs to reevaluate two major bottleneck points in campus networks, those being the distribution layer that aggregates 10G physical connections and the core switching capacity to maintain 4:1 oversubscription ratios. While mitigating campus core scale and performance challenges and protecting oversubscription ratios, the Cisco Catalyst 9500 Series Switches allow easy and seamless upgrade from existing 10G- or 40G-based infrastructure to 40G- or 100G-based infrastructure (Figure 8).

Figure8. Access speed transition to 5G

Use case5: Load sharing vs. higher speeds

Speed upgrades have outpaced the refresh cycles for cabling, and until now there were two options: (1) rip and replace your existing cabling to support higher speeds, or (2) add additional links to satisfy bandwidth requirements. Neither of these options is ideal. There are significant cost implications, and adding additional uplinks compounds the challenges of achieving effective load sharing that depends on the hashing technologies supported by switches. Moving to faster Ethernet technologies can overcome those concerns as well as add more bandwidth.

Figure9. Load sharing vs. higher speed topologies

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Help Wireless Customers Select the Right Cisco Wireless Solutions

Today we believe that every company relies on wireless technology to operate its business. So to meet customers’ diverse needs, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses, Cisco can provide a broad portfolio of wireless solutions.

How to help wireless customers select the right wireless solutions? In the following part there are three approaches for a range of customers.

Three Approaches for a Range of Customers

It is easier when you offer appliance-free, appliance-based, and cloud-based solutions.

On Premises and Appliance-Free

With these solutions, the access points handle the wireless management. So no additional hardware is necessary. They are easy to use, affordable, and work well in environments with up to 25 access points.

Off Premise and Cloud Based

These Cisco® Meraki® cloud-managed solutions are ideal for deployments with access points in multiple remote locations. They are highly scalable, are license based, and require little or no IT staff on site.

On Premises and Appliance-Based

When a company needs 25 to 250 access points in one location, these are the solutions to sell. Network administrators manage the numerous access points with a centralized, wireless LAN controller.

Three Common Network Models

Most customers have small wireless networks, distributed branch locations, or large campuses.

Small Business Local Networks

These customers generally have one location with 25 access points or fewer. They need wireless solutions that are easy to install, easier to manage, and completely reliable. And they want competitive features and performance for an affordable price.

Branch Office Networks

This category of customers requires 25 or more access points in distributed locations. They want wireless solutions that can be licensed, secured, and managed by remote staff, and that will scale up or down quickly to meet changing demand.

Central Campus Networks

This enterprise customer group uses up to 250 access points in a centralized complex. They need broader services, premium performance, bulletproof security, greater network traffic visibility, and simple, centralized control of the many access points.

Cisco Wireless Solutions
	Small Campus or Branch (Number of Access Points)					Large Campus (Number of Access Points)
Deployment Model	Cisco Product Portfolio	1 to 10 Access Points	1 to 25 Access Points	25 to 50 Access Points	50 to 500 Access Points	500 to 1000 Access Points	More Than 1000 Access Points
Off-premises	Cisco Meraki cloudbased portfolio	Cisco Meraki MR18	Cisco Meraki MR32 and MR34	MR32 and MR34	MR32 and MR34	MR32 and MR34	MR32 and MR34
On-premises	Purpose-built, non Cisco IOS® Software	Cisco WAP131 and WAP551/WAP561 Access Points	Cisco WAP371 Access Point	–	–	–	–
On-premises	• Classic Cisco IOS Software solutions	• Cisco Mobility Express Applianceless Controller, • Cisco Aironet® 1850/1830 Series Access Points	• Cisco Mobility Express Applianceless Controller, • 1850/1830 Series Access Points	• Cisco 2500 Series Wireless Controllers • Cisco Catalyst® 3850/3650 Series Switches • 1850/1830 Series Access Points • Cisco Aironet 3700/2700/1700 Series Access Points	• Cisco 5520 Series Wireless Controller • Cisco 5760 Wireless LAN Controller, Cisco Catalyst 4500-E Supervisor Engine • 1850/1830 Series Access Points • 3700/2700/1700 Series Access Points	• 5520 Series Wireless Controller, Cisco Wireless Services Module 2 • 5760 wireless LAN Controller, 4500-E Supervisor • 1850/1830 Series Access Points • 3700/2700/1700 Series Access Points	• Cisco 8540 Series Wireless Controllers • 5760 wireless LAN Controller, 4500- E-supervisor • 1850/1830 Series Access Points • 3700/2700/1700 Series Access Points

A Solution for Every Situation

Whether your customer maintains a small office, several branches, or a bustling campus, Cisco has just the right wireless solution. Cisco’s appliance-free, appliance-based, and Cisco Meraki cloud-based offerings help you present more solutions to more customers than ever before. Refer to the table above for specific examples.

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