Nexus Data Center Switches
Build a network that promotes scalability, continuity, and flexibility
With efficient designs, comprehensive feature sets, and high-performance across both modular and fixed-configuration switching platforms, Nexus switches provide the network foundation for a flexible and agile three-tier or leaf-and-spine architecture.
Nexus switches are part of the Cisco Unified Fabric portfolio with models that support Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure.
Cisco Unified Fabric
- Holistic network architecture comprising switching, security, and services
- Uniquely integrates with servers, storage, and orchestration platforms
- Cisco Nexus Fabric Manager builds and self-manages a virtual extensible LAN (VXLAN)-based fabric
- Designed for physical, virtual, and cloud environments
Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
- Simplified automation by an application-driven policy model
- Centralized visibility with real-time, application health monitoring
- Open software flexibility for DevOps teams and ecosystem partner integration
- Scalable performance and multi-tenancy in hardware
Cisco Cloud Managed Switches – Meraki
Cloud Managed:
Configure switches without staging, from anywhere on any device with a web browser and an internet connection.
Flexible Stacking:
Simultaneously configure thousands of ports across standalone and physically stacked switches, regardless of location.
Layer 7 Visibility:
Meraki switches make it easy to understand how valuable network resources are being used.
Layer 3 Scalability:
Build large, resilient networks using dynamic routing protocols and warm spare technology.
Voice & Video QoS:
Give latency sensitive applications the priority and bandwidth they deserve with configurable QoS.
Network Topology:
View the network in real-time, showing devices and their connections and even monitor network-wide health.
Remote Live Tools:
Powerful tools for identifying and correcting issues, even from thousands of miles away.
Enterprise Security:
Protect the wired network from both external and internal threats.
Layer 2 Access Switch |
MS220-8 |
MS220-24 |
MS220-48 |
| Gigabit Ethernet | 8 ports | 24 ports | 48 ports |
| 1GbE Uplink | 2 x SFP, non-shared | 4 x SFP, shared | 4 x SFP, non-shared |
| Switching Capacity (max) | 20 Gbps | 48 Gbps | 104 Gbps |
Layer 3 Access Switch |
MS320-24 |
MS320-48 |
MS350-24 |
MS350-48 |
| Gigabit Ethernet | 24 ports | 48 ports | 24 ports | 48 ports |
| 10GbE Uplink | 4 x SFP+ | 4 x SFP+ | 4 x SFP+ | 4 x SFP+ |
| Switching Capacity (max) | 128 Gbps | 176 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 176 Gbps |
| Stacking | Virtual | Virtual | Virtual + Physical | Virtual + Physical |
| Layer 7 Visibility | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Layer 3 Aggregation Switch |
MS410-16 |
MS-410-32 |
MS420-24 |
MS420-48 |
| 1 GbE SFP | 16 ports | 32 ports | – | – |
| 10 GbE SFP+ | 2 ports | 4 ports | 24 SFP+/SFP | 48 SFP+/SFP |
| Switching Capacity (max) | 72 Gbps | 144 Gbps | 480 Gbps | 960 Gbps |
| Stacking | Virtual + Physical | Virtual + Physical | Virtual | Virtual |
Layer 3 Aggregation Switch |
MS425-16 |
MS425-32 |
| 10 GbE SFP+ | 16 ports | 32 ports |
| 40 GbE QSFP+ | 2 ports | 2 ports |
| Switching Capacity (max) | 480 Gbps | 800 Gbps |
| Stacking | Virtual + Physical | Virtual + Physical |
Get the Switch That's Right for You
We'll help you identify the right Cisco switch for your data center – whether you're acquiring a new switch or upgrading an old one. Call your Zones account manager or 800.408.9663.