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Exploring Command Abbreviations – Cisco Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software
Exploring Command Abbreviations You can abbreviate commands and keywords by entering the first few characters of a command. The abbreviation must include sufficient characters to make it unique from other commands or keywords. If you are having trouble entering a command, check the system prompt and enter the question mark (?) for a list of…
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Default Gateway Redundancy – Cisco Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software
Default Gateway Redundancy The default gateway facilitates communication between hosts on different networks. The source host sends the data to its default gateway. The default gateway is an IP address on a router (or Layer 3 switch), connected to the same subnet the source host is on, that forwards the data to the destination host.…
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Cisco Fabric Extenders – Cisco Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software
Cisco Fabric Extenders Cisco Fabric Extender (FEX) technology comprises technologies that enable fabric extensibility with simplified management enabling the switching access layer to extend and expand all the way to the server hypervisor as the customer’s business grows. Based on the emerging standard IEEE 802.1BR, the Cisco FEX technology solution is composed of a parent…
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Server Deployment Models – Cisco Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software
Server Deployment Models Most data centers are deployed according to two design philosophies: end of row (EoR) and top of rack (ToR). These two models impact the cost of cabling, the number of switches required, the power and cooling strategy, and the sizing of the data center facility. With the introduction of Cisco FEX, a…
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Exploring Cisco NX-OS CLI – Cisco Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software
Exploring Cisco NX-OS CLI Although the graphical user interface is visually intuitive and easier to understand for beginners, the device command-line interface (CLI) is still the most reliable configuration interface available. It can work on slow and erratic connections, uses simple protocols that are easy to establish, and provides clear and reliable feedback on actions…
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Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches – Cisco Describing the Cisco Nexus Family and Cisco NX-OS Software
Cisco Nexus 7000 Series Switches Cisco Nexus 7000 Series switches provide the foundation for Cisco Unified Fabric. These switches were designed to meet the requirements of mission-critical data centers as well as deliver exceptional availability, outstanding scalability, and a comprehensive Cisco NX-OS software data center switching feature set. They are a modular data center–class product…
