Nexus of the DC Fabric
December 07, 2023
Nexus of the DC Fabric
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Software Version
Nexus 9300 Series
Overall Satisfaction with Cisco Nexus Series Switches
We use Cisco Nexus Series Switches for our data centre network to form the leaf spine topology based on VXLAN BGP EVPN fabric. It allows the Bank to build a scalable and flexible data centre fabric without a large L2 fault domain in the core.
- Relatively stable and feature rich
- Different form factor to meet different connectivity requirements
- API-driven and easily integrate with Bank automation pipeline
- In service software upgrade and / or reliable maintenance mode (GIR)
- Less high-impact software bugs from bug scrubs
- Longer period for so called "longlife" software version release for stability reasons
- Reliability / Stability
- Scalability
- High-performance
- Supports gradual lifecycle upgrades
- Modular chassis supports seamless lifecycle upgrades
- Interface adaptors cross-platform support to prolong usage of connectivity medium e.g. fibre
- Integration with open-standard non-Cisco platforms
Cisco has a lead in maturity of its VXLAN EVPN capabilities when vendor product assessment was carried out back then.
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