Enterprise-Grade Data Center Deployment
1. Core Performance Validation
(vs N9K-C93180YC-FX)
Specification | N9K-C93180YC-EX | N9K-C93180YC-FX |
---|---|---|
Switching Capacity | 2.4 Tbps | 1.8 Tbps |
Forwarding Rate | 1.2 Bpps | 900 Mpps |
Memory | 32GB DDR4 | 16GB DDR4 |
Storage | Dual 120GB SSD | Dual 64GB SSD |
Boot Time | 18 seconds | 25 seconds |
2. VXLAN Configuration
switch(config)# feature nv overlay switch(config)# vlan 100 switch(config-vlan)# vn-segment 500100 switch(config)# interface nve1 switch(config-if)# source-interface loopback0 switch(config-if)# member vni 500100 switch(config-if-nve-vni)# mcast-group 239.1.1.100
3. Power Efficiency
switch# show environment power Power Supply 1: 1200W (Max: 1200W) Idle Ports: 0.2W/port switch(config)# hardware profile power redundancy-mode redundant
4. Compatibility Testing
Device/Software | Test Result |
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VMware vSphere 8.0 | VXLAN EVPN setup <3s |
Arista 7280R | Cross-vendor MLAG stable |
NVIDIA InfiniBand | RDMA over Converged Ethernet |
Kubernetes Calico | Seamless CNI integration |
5. Critical Troubleshooting
switch# show forwarding distribution dynamic Path 1: Eth1/1 [Active] - 45% traffic switch# show hardware internal tah event-history [ERR] Port 1/24: Buffer congestion - Enable PFC
6. TCO Analysis
Item | Cost Detail |
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Initial Investment | $22,500 (w/ Advanced License) |
5-Year Savings | $18,200 |
- Energy Reduction | 35% (vs competitors) |
- Fiber Converter Savings | $12,000 (48 ports) |
- Maintenance | 40% fewer failures |