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C6880-X

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Overview

The Cisco C6880-X is a leading-edge networking solution designed to cater to the demanding needs of enterprise and service provider networks. This platform is engineered to deliver high performance, scalability, and a comprehensive set of features to support complex networks. At the heart of its hardware specifications, the Cisco C6880-X boasts MAC entries of 128K and supports a wide array of routes: 2048K for IPv4 and 1024K for IPv6, ensuring extensive network scalability. ACL entries are capacious at 256K, shared for both QoS and security purposes, enabling fine-grained network traffic control and policy enforcement. For environments that rely heavily on network monitoring and analysis, the device offers NetFlow entries of 1024K per module slot, with the capability to expand up to 5M per system. This feature is crucial for optimizing network performance and security. Multicast routing is equally robust, with support for 128K entries for both IPv4 and IPv6, facilitating efficient data distribution across networks. Performance is a standout feature of the C6880-X, with IPv4 routing capacity up to 300 Mpps and IPv6 routing up to 150 Mpps, all in hardware. This ensures rapid data processing and forwarding, essential for high-speed network environments. The device also supports jumbo frames up to 9,216 bytes, beneficial for reducing overheads and improving network efficiency.
  • VLAN support is extensive, with up to 4K VLANs and 16K bridge domains, allowing for sophisticated network segmentation and flexibility.
  • The platform can handle up to 8192 VRFs at a hardware-accelerated 300 Mpps for MPLS, underscoring its readiness for complex, multi-tenant environments.
  • It boasts a high capacity for logical interfaces, up to 128K, enabling the management of numerous network paths and policies.
EtherChannel hashing utilizes 8 bits, optimizing bandwidth through balanced traffic distribution across links. For virtual private networks, the Cisco C6880-X supports up to 150 Mpps in hardware for both VPLs and GRE, ensuring secure and efficient connectivity across sites. NAT is hardware-assisted, providing high-performance network address translation that is essential for conserving IP addresses and segmenting network traffic. The onboard memory of 2 GB ensures smooth operation of network services and applications. The device's buffer capacity is designed to handle high volumes of data, with ingress buffers of 1.25 MB per 10G port in 2:1 mode and 2.5 MB in 1:1 mode, alongside egress buffers of 24 MB in 2:1 mode and 48 MB in 1:1 mode. This ensures efficient handling and forwarding of data even during peak loads. Oversubscription modes offer flexibility in performance, with options for 16P 10G at 2:1 for oversubscription mode and 8P 10G at 1:1 for performance mode. The device supports Virtual Switching System (VSS) for operational simplicity and increased availability. Additional features include support for EoMPLS tunnels up to 16K, VPN NetFlow for enhanced visibility into encrypted traffic, and 57 CPU rate limiters for granular control over resource allocation, underscoring the Cisco C6880-X's capability to deliver high performance, security, and scalability for today's complex network environments.

Specs

Part Number and Manufacturer Cisco C6880-X
MAC Address Capacity 128,000
IPv4 Route Capacity 2,048,000
IPv6 Route Capacity 1,024,000
ACL Capacity 256,000 (QoS/Security combined)
NetFlow Entry Capacity 1,024,000 (Per Slot), Max 5,000,000 Systemwide
IPv4 Multicast Route Capacity 128,000
IPv6 Multicast Route Capacity 128,000
IPv4 Routing Performance Up to 300 Million Packets per Second (Hardware Processing)
IPv6 Routing Performance Up to 150 Million Packets per Second (Hardware Processing)
Support for Jumbo Frames Up to 9,216 Bytes
VLANs Supported 4,000
Bridge Domain Capacity 16,000
MPLS VRF Capacity 8,192 at 300 Mpps (Hardware Processing)
Logical Interface Support 128,000
EtherChannel Hash Distribution 8 Bit
VPLS Performance Up to 150 Mpps (Hardware Processing)
GRE Performance Up to 150 Mpps (Hardware Processing)
NAT Support Hardware Accelerated
Onboard Memory 2 GB
Ingress Buffer Per 10G Port 1.25 MB in 2:1, 2.5 MB in 1:1 Mode
Egress Buffer Per 10G Port 24 MB in 2:1, 48 MB in 1:1 Mode
Oversubscription Ratio 16:1 in 2:1 Mode, 8:1 in 1:1 Mode
Virtual Switching System (VSS) Supported
EoMPLS Tunnel Capacity 16,000
VPN NetFlow Supported
CPU Rate Limiting Options 57

C6880-X

by Cisco
Product Line: Cisco Nexus
Product Type: Switch
$2,535.00 - $5,010.00
$2,535.00 - $5,010.00
$2,535.00 - $5,010.00
$2,535.00 - $5,010.00
$5,010.00
Title: Surplus

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Product Description

The C6880-X Cisco features advanced technical specifications including IPv4 routing up to 300 Mpps and IPv6 routing up to 150 Mpps, both in hardware, supporting high-speed data processing. It is equipped with a comprehensive range of capacities such as MAC entries at 128K, VLAN support for up to 4K, and up to 8192 VRFs for MPLs, ensuring versatile network configuration options. Additionally, the device offers extensive buffer capacities with 1.25 MB ingress and 24 MB egress buffers per 10G port in oversubscription mode, alongside NAT hardware assistance and VPN NetFlow support, making it suitable for complex networking tasks requiring high throughput and flexibility.

Key Feature for the C6880X 

    

  • What is the maximum number of MAC entries supported?
    The maximum number of MAC entries supported is 128K.
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  • How many IPv4 and IPv6 routes can be accommodated?
    It can accommodate up to 2048K IPv4 routes and 1024K IPv6 routes.
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  • What is the shared ACL entry capacity for QoS and Security?
    The shared ACL entry capacity for QoS and Security is 256K.
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  • How many Netflow entries are supported per module slot, and what is the maximum per system?
    Per module slot, 1024K Netflow entries are supported, with up to 5M per system.
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  • Can you detail the support for Multicast routes?
    Support is provided for 128K IPv4 and 128K IPv6 Multicast routes.
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  • What are the IPv4 and IPv6 hardware routing capabilities?
    IPv4 routing is supported up to 300 Mpps, and IPv6 routing up to 150 Mpps, in hardware.
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  • What is the maximum jumbo frame size supported?
    Jumbo frames up to 9,216 bytes are supported.
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  • How many VLANs and Bridge Domains are supported?
    The device supports up to 4K VLANs and 16K Bridge Domains.
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  • What are the capabilities regarding MPLS and VRFs?
    MPLS can support up to 8192 VRFs at 300 Mpps in hardware.
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  • How is NAT supported?
    NAT is supported with hardware assistance.
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Product Review

The Cisco C6880-X excels in high-capacity networking environments, offering impressive scalability with up to 2 million IPv4 routes and 1 million IPv6 routes, coupled with extensive support for ACL, NetFlow, and multicast routes. Despite its strengths, the device faces limitations in oversubscription modes, where the 2:1 mode might not meet the performance needs of all network designs. Additionally, while it supports a wide array of features like MPLS, VPLS, and hardware-assisted NAT, the fixed onboard memory of 2 GB and specific buffer capacities could restrict its full potential in extremely high-demand scenarios.

Overview

The Cisco C6880-X is a leading-edge networking solution designed to cater to the demanding needs of enterprise and service provider networks. This platform is engineered to deliver high performance, scalability, and a comprehensive set of features to support complex networks. At the heart of its hardware specifications, the Cisco C6880-X boasts MAC entries of 128K and supports a wide array of routes: 2048K for IPv4 and 1024K for IPv6, ensuring extensive network scalability. ACL entries are capacious at 256K, shared for both QoS and security purposes, enabling fine-grained network traffic control and policy enforcement. For environments that rely heavily on network monitoring and analysis, the device offers NetFlow entries of 1024K per module slot, with the capability to expand up to 5M per system. This feature is crucial for optimizing network performance and security. Multicast routing is equally robust, with support for 128K entries for both IPv4 and IPv6, facilitating efficient data distribution across networks. Performance is a standout feature of the C6880-X, with IPv4 routing capacity up to 300 Mpps and IPv6 routing up to 150 Mpps, all in hardware. This ensures rapid data processing and forwarding, essential for high-speed network environments. The device also supports jumbo frames up to 9,216 bytes, beneficial for reducing overheads and improving network efficiency.
  • VLAN support is extensive, with up to 4K VLANs and 16K bridge domains, allowing for sophisticated network segmentation and flexibility.
  • The platform can handle up to 8192 VRFs at a hardware-accelerated 300 Mpps for MPLS, underscoring its readiness for complex, multi-tenant environments.
  • It boasts a high capacity for logical interfaces, up to 128K, enabling the management of numerous network paths and policies.
EtherChannel hashing utilizes 8 bits, optimizing bandwidth through balanced traffic distribution across links. For virtual private networks, the Cisco C6880-X supports up to 150 Mpps in hardware for both VPLs and GRE, ensuring secure and efficient connectivity across sites. NAT is hardware-assisted, providing high-performance network address translation that is essential for conserving IP addresses and segmenting network traffic. The onboard memory of 2 GB ensures smooth operation of network services and applications. The device's buffer capacity is designed to handle high volumes of data, with ingress buffers of 1.25 MB per 10G port in 2:1 mode and 2.5 MB in 1:1 mode, alongside egress buffers of 24 MB in 2:1 mode and 48 MB in 1:1 mode. This ensures efficient handling and forwarding of data even during peak loads. Oversubscription modes offer flexibility in performance, with options for 16P 10G at 2:1 for oversubscription mode and 8P 10G at 1:1 for performance mode. The device supports Virtual Switching System (VSS) for operational simplicity and increased availability. Additional features include support for EoMPLS tunnels up to 16K, VPN NetFlow for enhanced visibility into encrypted traffic, and 57 CPU rate limiters for granular control over resource allocation, underscoring the Cisco C6880-X's capability to deliver high performance, security, and scalability for today's complex network environments.

Specifications

Part Number and Manufacturer Cisco C6880-X
MAC Address Capacity 128,000
IPv4 Route Capacity 2,048,000
IPv6 Route Capacity 1,024,000
ACL Capacity 256,000 (QoS/Security combined)
NetFlow Entry Capacity 1,024,000 (Per Slot), Max 5,000,000 Systemwide
IPv4 Multicast Route Capacity 128,000
IPv6 Multicast Route Capacity 128,000
IPv4 Routing Performance Up to 300 Million Packets per Second (Hardware Processing)
IPv6 Routing Performance Up to 150 Million Packets per Second (Hardware Processing)
Support for Jumbo Frames Up to 9,216 Bytes
VLANs Supported 4,000
Bridge Domain Capacity 16,000
MPLS VRF Capacity 8,192 at 300 Mpps (Hardware Processing)
Logical Interface Support 128,000
EtherChannel Hash Distribution 8 Bit
VPLS Performance Up to 150 Mpps (Hardware Processing)
GRE Performance Up to 150 Mpps (Hardware Processing)
NAT Support Hardware Accelerated
Onboard Memory 2 GB
Ingress Buffer Per 10G Port 1.25 MB in 2:1, 2.5 MB in 1:1 Mode
Egress Buffer Per 10G Port 24 MB in 2:1, 48 MB in 1:1 Mode
Oversubscription Ratio 16:1 in 2:1 Mode, 8:1 in 1:1 Mode
Virtual Switching System (VSS) Supported
EoMPLS Tunnel Capacity 16,000
VPN NetFlow Supported
CPU Rate Limiting Options 57

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