Nexus 9000 is a good fit for the data center
February 24, 2022

Nexus 9000 is a good fit for the data center

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

Nexus 9000 Series

Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Nexus

Implemented a multi-pod ACI design in order to provide active/active DC services for our critical applications. The Nexus 9Ks have performed admirably and efficiently for use cases, especially on 14.x/15.x versions of code. Having the underlying complexity of the VXLAN/COOP/MP-BGP/IS-IS fabric abstracted away has allowed us to focus on shaping - and implementing - the business policy instead. We also implemented Nexus 9Ks for the inter-pod network in NXOS mode.

Pros

  • ACI / VXLAN-based fabric overlay
  • Affordable high-speed switching

Cons

  • Stability of SNMP / monitoring
  • Clarity of ACI's network abstraction
  • Licensing
  • Able to offer higher SLA for DC infrastructure
  • Reduced DC services infrastructure cost by nearly 30% by bringing services back in-house

Do you think Cisco Nexus Series Switches delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cisco Nexus Series Switches's feature set?

Yes

Did Cisco Nexus Series Switches live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cisco Nexus Series Switches go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cisco Nexus Series Switches again?

Yes

Cisco offers a competitive data center offering with the Nexus 9Ks, whether in traditional NXOS mode or in managed-fabric ACI mode. As long as Cisco retains standard (fixed/perpetual) licensing and doesn't force users into costly subscription licensing the Nexus 9000s will remain our go-to for our data center switching needs.

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