Nx-os And Cisco Nexus Switching- Next-generation Data Center Architectures -repost- [patched]

The "Next-Generation" moniker isn't just about hardware; it's about . NX-OS provides a robust suite of programmability tools:

| Series | Target Architecture | Key Feature | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Low-latency, leaf/spine | Ultra-low latency (sub-300ns), high-density 100/400G, P4 programmable pipeline (34180YC) | | Nexus 9000 | ACI or NX-OS standalone | Cloud-scale ASICs (Cloud Scale), VXLAN routing, Segment Routing, MACsec | | Nexus 7000/7700 | Classic core/aggregation | VDC (Virtual Device Contexts), MPLS support, high buffer, chassis-based | | Nexus 5000/6000 | Unified Fabric (FCoE) | Fibre Channel over Ethernet, unified ports, low-cost 10G top-of-rack | | Nexus 2000 (FEX) | Fabric Extender | Remote line card model (now legacy; phased out for spine-leaf) | leaf/spine | Ultra-low latency (sub-300ns)

Unlike traditional IOS, NX-OS is designed for maximum scalability and application availability through a highly modular and self-healing design. leaf/spine | Ultra-low latency (sub-300ns)